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.
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.
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.
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).
(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.
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!
(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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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.
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!).
plain old white t-shirt and nice fitting jeans. 😉
nice fitting jeans are sex-aaaay! 🙂 and hard to find on most guys…
For some reason I like when guys wear boots – specifically hiking or work boots… random I know!
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 😉
Love sweater vests on guys! More specifically, love argyle sweater vests on guys!
And totally agree that Harry is hotter than William :).
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
That’s easy: flannel/plaid. OMG I’m a sucker.
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.
i am a sucker for old spice deodorant. 🙂
Haha. I love it!
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!
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).
i agree, the roll-up is the key element!
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.
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!
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!
I agree with the jeans, they can get it oh so wrong though!
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. 🙂
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.
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*!!
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!
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
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!
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.
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. 🙂
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!
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).
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.
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!
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!
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. 🙂
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…
Honestly, I like just clean jeans and tshirts! I do love the half zip sweaters though!
I love a guy in plaid shorts. Just can’t say no to that!
I love hats and fitted jeans! I also love calf high black socks when in gym shorts. (I have a weird obsession with calves.)
ha! i think everyone has their thing. 🙂
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!
I do the same! So much cuter!
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. 🙂
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!
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. 😉
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!
favorite AND least favorite. My hubs is on the SWAT team. The SWAT team uniform is sexy and terrifying.
I also love the quarter zip sweater! And I like a guy who can pull off a zip up hoodie!
I’m all about suits. There’s just something about a guy getting dressed up that makes me swoon.
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)
nooooo! can’t be true.
my friends met jim and emily blunt in vegas and said they were both nothing but nice and adorable 🙂
I like your post better. 🙂
Nice fitting jeans coupled with a quarter zip sweater… oh yes, a handsome and rather appealing look!
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.
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 😉
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!
do you use free weights or a machine when you do your leg workouts?? thanks!!
free weights.
for squats i do use a squat rack though!
Trying to follow your workouts but not sure what an exercise ball squat is. Squats on a BOSU ball?
More than an article of clothing, i think the color pink on guys is SO hot, preferably baby pink!
Plain white ballcap. Anytime, anywhere – I’ll double check that guy out.
I absolutely love the quarter sip up on men too. I don’t know what it’s my favorite look!!
Julie I totally agree, the quarter zip pull over is die to for!
I love seeing my boyfriend in his pajamas… he looks so cute!
I also agree with the button-up sleeve roll 🙂
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 🙂
Cargo shorts and flip flops……….. Yum!