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Sure To Make You Sore Leg Workout

October 17, 2011 by Julie 146 Comments

Wanna know a great way to kick off the workweek?

Bang out 100 squats in a row at the gym!

Another version of the 100 squat workout? Simply squat for approximately three quarters of one long song (about three minutes).

I realized that it took me a little less than the entire duration of “No Diggity” to get through all 100 squats. (You know I love my ‘90s classics.)

The 100-squat challenge kicked off a pretty stellar leg workout that I’m sure will have me feeling awfully sore tomorrow.

leg workout

I had some of you request me to put my workouts in “picture form” so you can save them more easily, so there ya go! I added the pinkish font color for a little flava.

(Note: The weights listed are simply my weight selection. You, of course, may increase or decrease the weights depending on your preference.)

Breakfast

Breakfast this morning was a healthified egg McMuffin, only I used raspberry jelly in place of Canadian bacon since we didn’t have any on hand.

healthified egg mcmuffin

We really need to hit up the grocery store tonight because I used the last of our muenster cheese (ah!), and English muffins in this meal.

healthy egg mcmuffin

A white nectarine and a hot cup of my new favorite Godiva coffee was also enjoyed alongside my breakfast sandwich.

Men’s Clothing: What Do You Love?

When I was in Orlando two weeks ago, my friend Laurel and I were talking about our shared love of Jim Halpert (aka John Krasinski… and yes, we call him by his character’s name).

john krasinski

(If you’re also a Jim/John fan, definitely head over to Cely’s blog because her “Magnificent Men of Monday” post is dedicated to this handsome fella.)

We love how he seems like a down-to-earth guy and a total sweetheart. (Laurel is convinced they would hit it off if they met in real life… if it weren’t for that whole wife thing. Minor details…)

Anyway, a couple of years ago, Laurel forwarded me an interview he did that said he’s not all about the glitz and the glam.

John said, “It’s not about celebrity or not. It’s all about, do you have that ‘girl in a cardigan’ in you. You gotta have that.”

We loved that quote because it made him seem even more accessible and real.

I think Cely’s blog post this morning made me remember this conversation because it got me thinking about what articles of clothing I find super attractive on guys.

I know this probably seems completely random, but my all-time favorite thing for a guy to wear is a pull-over quarter zip sweater.

j.crew quarter zip sweater

Specific, huh?

I also love the look of a guy in a button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up. The sleeve roll is key!

willam and harry

(Even though Prince William is demonstrating the look I like in the above picture, you know I posted this picture for Prince Harry. Heeey, guy.)

And now I’m really hoping you guys have certain articles of clothing you love on the opposite sex, otherwise I’m going to feel like a bit of a creeper.

Question of the Morning

  • What is your favorite article of clothing that someone of the opposite sex wears?

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My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. Dawn @ Blonde on a Mission says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:31 am

    The half zip sweater is my favourite piece on a guy, but I also love it when they wear dark jeans with a black v-neck tee or black button up shirt.
    Swoon.

    Reply
  2. Annie says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:32 am

    I totally love the button up shirt with the sleeves rolled. that’s my husband’s go-to look for going out on the town, and it drives me wild (in a good way!).

    Reply
  3. Mary Babicki says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:34 am

    plain old white t-shirt and nice fitting jeans. 😉

    Reply
    • Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

      October 17, 2011 at 8:35 am

      nice fitting jeans are sex-aaaay! 🙂 and hard to find on most guys…

      Reply
  4. Rachel says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:35 am

    For some reason I like when guys wear boots – specifically hiking or work boots… random I know!

    Reply
  5. Meg says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:36 am

    I like sweaters on men sometimes 🙂 Depends on the person haha. I love the zip up as well. For men, I think it depends on the situation/weather (well…for women as well, duh haha) but as long as your face and personality are in check, the clothes aren’t too big of a deal 😉

    Reply
  6. Lindsey says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:37 am

    Love sweater vests on guys! More specifically, love argyle sweater vests on guys!
    And totally agree that Harry is hotter than William :).

    Reply
  7. chelsea says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:41 am

    i like the rolled up sleeve button up shirt look! i also love guys in plaid shirts, my boyfriend is always in plaid..i love it! its not weird plaid, its cute plaid! haha

    Reply
  8. Kim says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:45 am

    That’s easy: flannel/plaid. OMG I’m a sucker.

    Reply
  9. Taylor @ Crumbs Don't Count says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:45 am

    I love a guy in a button-up…and one who SMELLS good. Technically cologne is not an article of clothing, but it is just so sexy when a guy smells nice.

    Reply
    • Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

      October 17, 2011 at 8:47 am

      i am a sucker for old spice deodorant. 🙂

      Reply
      • Taylor @ Crumbs Don't Count says

        October 18, 2011 at 3:27 pm

        Haha. I love it!

        Reply
        • Julie says

          October 18, 2011 at 7:14 pm

          Old Spice Fiji 4ever! I love it so much on my husband, that I bought my own stick. And it lasts way longer than women’s deodorant.

          On the topic of favorite clothes for a guy to wear, definitely dark wash jeans. I hate when guys wear skinny jeans, or embellished jeans from Ed Hardy – eww! Let’s keep it simple!

          Reply
        • Taylor @ Crumbs Don't Count says

          October 26, 2011 at 3:58 pm

          Haha. I actually wear men’s deodorant too. It just smells so much stronger/better than women’s…I also use men’s shaving cream….WAY cheaper! And I absolutely agree about jeans (ESPECIALLY skinny ones).

          Reply
  10. Giulia @ Tutupa's Lab says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:48 am

    i agree, the roll-up is the key element!

    Reply
  11. Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:49 am

    I’m just a little bit of a Jim Halpert aka John Krasinski lover myself. I love him for the same reasons you and Laurel do. But you’re right, the wife thing is just a minor detail! 😉

    I love when men wear a button down shirt with their sleeves rolled up as well. It’s one of my favorite looks. Luckily, my husband likes wearing them that way! I also love a guy in nice slacks, a dress shirt, and tie. There’s nothing more handsome than that.

    Reply
  12. Allie says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:51 am

    I love when guys wear long sleeve shirts. Right when it gets cold enough for us to get cute sweaters and boots but they’re able to settle for just a cotton long sleeve. And, I too, love the rolled up sleeve look you mentioned above!

    Reply
  13. Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:52 am

    Nice fitting jeans, a suit and tie, button down shirt with sleeves rolled (yah!!), and definitely the half zip sweater. I guess I am a major creeper?! Or know exactly what I love on my husband. Hehe 😉

    I LOVE squats!!! Whooooeee-100 squats is super fun to do, so I am glad you posted this!

    Reply
  14. Michelle Hunt (PeachyPalate) says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:53 am

    I agree with the jeans, they can get it oh so wrong though!

    Reply
  15. Hope says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:53 am

    I completely 100% agree with you on the half zip up sweater! I will never forget the first time I saw my fiance wear one, I just about melted! Now, whenever we see one on sale I try to get him to buy it. There is just something about him in that type of sweater. 🙂

    Reply
  16. Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:01 am

    YES, I was totally part of a hip-hop/jazz dance group in middle school, and our final recital routine was to “No Diggity.” Love. It.

    Also I am a sucker for guys in button down shirts with the sleeves rolled. Extra bonus points if there is a sweater vest involved. Have I just publicly confessed my love for nerdy, bookish guys? Why yes I have.

    Reply
  17. Kelly says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:01 am

    I love it when Keith wears pink. Pale pink..it doesnt happen very often but when he wears a pale pink button down with jeans and sandals…I am like *swoon*!!

    Reply
  18. Colleen @ Jimmy Choos on the Treadmill says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:01 am

    My favorite article of clothing for a guy is similar to yours–I love the button up version (usually more of a sweater). I find that most guys don’t dress the way that I would like them to! Lame!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      October 18, 2011 at 1:55 pm

      This is such a cute response! Reminds me of an ‘American Psycho’ type of look. We have a lot of those boys around here. lol

      Reply
  19. Beth says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:05 am

    I love a guy in a bright Columbia Sportswear fishing shirt, khaki shorts (no cargo) and boat shoes. If he also had hair like a Ken doll (swooped) I would melt. So weird, but that’s my thing!

    Reply
  20. Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Oh man…I love guys in way too many different kinds of outfits haha. For me I guess it depends on where we’re going or what we’re doing! But I do love the half zip sweater- that’s always nice. Especially if they have a good body and it hugs their muscles in all the right ways :D.

    Reply
  21. Paula @ Eat: Watch: Run says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:07 am

    I love the long, collared shirt with the v-neck sweater over it. And the cuffs of the collared shirt need to come out over the sweater at the wrists. Kinda like Harry’s pic, but I’m against patterns. NO patterns.

    See? You’re not the only one that’s specific. 🙂

    Reply
  22. O'Shady says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:08 am

    I also love the button-down-sleeves-rolled look – I love rugby shirts with rolled sleeves too! It’s like the guy takes some time to actually dress himself rather than put on the first thing he grabs, but he’s still keeping it casual! I’m also a sucker for a nice sweater/button-down combo, similar to Harry in the picture you posted, and a nice pair of glasses doesn’t hurt!

    Reply
  23. Caroline says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:09 am

    I love a guy in a rugby jersey, or a bulky wool sweater (not a goofy holiday one, but a neutral one). Or a suit (Barney from How I Met Your Mother is spot on with that one).

    Reply
  24. Marcy says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:11 am

    White t-shirt and jeans. Casual. And a creepy Monday story for you; My first year of university my then boyfriend lived 5 hours away. I actually bought a stick of Old Spice to have so I could smell his smell. So lame.

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    • Beth says

      October 17, 2011 at 9:14 am

      Hahahaha…I had a long distance relationship too in college. I would make my boyfriend spray his cologne on my pillow. Lame? Yes. But you’re not alone!

      Reply
      • Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

        October 17, 2011 at 9:37 am

        ah!! too funny! i had a long distance bf my first year in college and when he would send me cards or packages he’d always spray them with his cologne as well. i loved it!

        Reply
  25. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:14 am

    I was thinking of you when I did my 100 squats this weekend Julie! As for male clothing, yes, John/Jim is definitely a good dresser! I think my favourite articles would be the button down shirt (of course, with the sleeve roll) and a really good-fitting pair of jeans. 🙂

    Reply
  26. Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:15 am

    I’m a sucker for men in zipper sweaters. I keep buying them for the hubs. Hmmm… perhaps I need to lay off those for a while…

    Reply
  27. Lindsey says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:16 am

    Honestly, I like just clean jeans and tshirts! I do love the half zip sweaters though!

    Reply
  28. Amanda @Fashionably Plate says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:18 am

    I love a guy in plaid shorts. Just can’t say no to that!

    Reply
  29. Nancy @ Beyoutiful Fitstyle says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:19 am

    I love hats and fitted jeans! I also love calf high black socks when in gym shorts. (I have a weird obsession with calves.)

    Reply
    • Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

      October 17, 2011 at 9:37 am

      ha! i think everyone has their thing. 🙂

      Reply
  30. Casey @ Pocket Full of Sunshine says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:19 am

    So with you on the button-down with rolled up sleeves. It helps if the shirt is white. Ooh lala. 🙂

    I also really, really enjoy the backwards baseball cap. Sometimes if my BF is wearing his normal, I’ll flip it around and put it backwards for him. 😉 It brings out his dimples, eyes, everything and he looks SO cute!

    Reply
    • Allison says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:24 am

      I do the same! So much cuter!

      Reply
  31. Alex @ Happicakes says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:19 am

    I so totally agree about the button up with sleeves rolled up! It’s one of the best looks for a guy. I also think a good pair of jeans is important. Can’t be havin’ dad jeans! And of course, a nice suit is hard to beat. 🙂

    Reply
  32. Stefanie-Anne says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:19 am

    I have to say… i think all guys look hotter in baseball caps!

    Also… I’m a fan of guy-necklaces –> only if they’re cool enough to pull it off lol!

    Reply
  33. Erin @ The Grass Skirt says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:21 am

    I love when my husband wears long sleeved button down shirts to work. There’s just something about the crisp white shirt on him that’s super sexy. 😉

    Reply
  34. Marie says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:22 am

    I love when my husband wears his hat on backwards. It’s what he was wearing when we met, so everytime he puts it on it brings me back to a really fun time in our lives!

    Reply
  35. Cat @Breakfast to Bed says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:22 am

    favorite AND least favorite. My hubs is on the SWAT team. The SWAT team uniform is sexy and terrifying.

    Reply
  36. Krysta says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:23 am

    I also love the quarter zip sweater! And I like a guy who can pull off a zip up hoodie!

    Reply
  37. Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:28 am

    I’m all about suits. There’s just something about a guy getting dressed up that makes me swoon.

    Reply
  38. Summer says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:28 am

    I LOVE jim! Except…. I met someone who worked at Universal Studios who said he’s an absolute prick…

    I choose to believe he was having a bad day(s)

    Reply
    • Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

      October 17, 2011 at 9:38 am

      nooooo! can’t be true.

      Reply
      • Molly says

        October 17, 2011 at 1:15 pm

        my friends met jim and emily blunt in vegas and said they were both nothing but nice and adorable 🙂

        Reply
        • laurel says

          October 17, 2011 at 1:27 pm

          I like your post better. 🙂

          Reply
  39. Tessa @ Amazing Asset says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:29 am

    Nice fitting jeans coupled with a quarter zip sweater… oh yes, a handsome and rather appealing look!

    Reply
  40. Julie says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:30 am

    Hi there!
    Just wanted to say I am really enjoying your blog and am totally hooked on muenster cheese with my runny eggs now! I use sourdough bread for mine. Haven’t worked up the courage to try it with jam though!

    I love when a guy can look awesome in a Tshirt and jeans. Yum.

    Reply
  41. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:32 am

    I totally agree with the quarter zip pull over! I buy my husband one at least one every Christmas and then tell him he should wear it every time we go out 😉

    Reply
  42. Faith @ For the Health of It says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:34 am

    OMG yes, the sleeve roll! And I’m totally smitten when my guy wears a plain white t-shirt, just hanging around the house. GAH – so shexy!

    Reply
  43. gina says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:35 am

    do you use free weights or a machine when you do your leg workouts?? thanks!!

    Reply
    • Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

      October 17, 2011 at 9:39 am

      free weights.

      Reply
      • Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

        October 17, 2011 at 9:39 am

        for squats i do use a squat rack though!

        Reply
        • Melissa Hyde says

          March 26, 2012 at 6:45 pm

          Trying to follow your workouts but not sure what an exercise ball squat is. Squats on a BOSU ball?

          Reply
  44. Khushboo says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:36 am

    More than an article of clothing, i think the color pink on guys is SO hot, preferably baby pink!

    Reply
  45. FunnerRunner says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:38 am

    Plain white ballcap. Anytime, anywhere – I’ll double check that guy out.

    Reply
  46. Nina McGowan says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:39 am

    I absolutely love the quarter sip up on men too. I don’t know what it’s my favorite look!!

    Reply
  47. Katherine says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:40 am

    Julie I totally agree, the quarter zip pull over is die to for!

    Reply
  48. Lauren says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:46 am

    I love seeing my boyfriend in his pajamas… he looks so cute!

    I also agree with the button-up sleeve roll 🙂

    Reply
  49. Rachel @ The Peach and The Pit says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:49 am

    there’s nothing like a well-fitted button down and well-fitted dark jeans on a man! that is the perfect look in my opinion 🙂

    Reply
  50. Candice@Running on the fly says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:49 am

    Cargo shorts and flip flops……….. Yum!

    Reply
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