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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I feel like such a wimp when it comes to legs! I can’t believe you can do 100 squats with an 80 pound barbell. That is a serious accomplishment! Squats have always been difficult for me. I don’t know why that is. I’ve added weight to deadlifts and lunges over the years but squats are one exercise that I can’t seem to add weight to. My body just sort of ‘falls out,’ like it can’t handle any more weight. I could probably do 20 reps of a 50 pound bar. I can actually do more weight on a reverse lunge than I can with a squat. It’s so frustrating! I honestly think I could probably only push out 100 squats if I did no weight!!
I agree with both of your choices! Yum! I also love a guy in a baseball hat. Have you seen Mr. Krasinski in Something Borrowed? It seriously made me love him more. His character is hilarious!
me too!!
mightttt have swooned over that picture of prince william and prince harry just TAD BIT too long!
Nice dark wash jeans and a black button-up shirt. What my bf wore on our first date 🙂
Um yum to all of those. Have you seen Josh Duhamel in Life as We Know It? That is one sexy mancandy. The quarterzip sweater (and I prefer with a leather pull-tab a la Banana Republic sweaters) is the hottest ever!
I love men in plaid shirts. hot.
So this has nothing to do with your post today, but the rainy FL weather has got me wondering about one of your past posts and where you got Sadie’s raincoat? My little pup needs one!
my mom actually bought it for her. i think she got it at tjmaxx or marshalls. 🙂
i’ll self-contradict…love a man in a tailored suit….or in just boxers 😛
my guy looks good in a black button-up shirt with his sunglasses on, but that is a him-specific fav
such a fun post! I was laughing out loud!
I think I have never actually seen a guy wearing a zipper sweater… It certainly does look nice on the model above 😀
I love just plain white t-shirts (the tight ones;)) and jeans, but I also love checkes button down shirts with jeans and boots (cowboy, much?).
Hey just an FYI if you’re looking for a new leg workout, this one seriously lives up to its name: http://www.bodyrock.tv/2011/09/27/silent-killer-workout/
I do it once a week and it seriously kills me. Last week when I did it I ended up doing 271 squats (body weight only, I did it at home). So anyway…if you try it don’t be mad at me! 🙂
Also, I have a serious weakness for half-zip mock neck sweaters. Definitely the way to my heart, clothes-wise. My guy friends always look forward to “skirt season” but I’m alllllll about sweater season!
I love the rolled up button shirt and I love when my hubby sports a backwards hat. So yummy. 🙂 I also love the picture of Prince William and Harry. I just met a British guy at my work conference and he probably thought I was a little crazy with my talk of the royals!!
Totally agree with both of the looks you posted!! The rolled up button down paired with a slightly loose tie is even better!
Definitely in to kick out my butt with this work-out!!
That looks like a great workout! If I didn’t have to to 5 miles today (ugh, I had too much fun @ homecoming for this..), I would be giving it a go!
You are not a creeper AT ALL! I feel the same way about Men’s clothing. The pullover half zip is a great option! I also LOVE grey dress pants for some reason….with a nice white polo (Lacoste) or sweater. Call me silly but I like men in scarves too..sometimes 😉
I like a nice button up! I’m with you on the zip sweater, too!
A guy in a backwards hat gets me every time!
umm speaking of sexy men (Harry), JTT now has a twitter! Just incase you want to follow. It’s @JonTThomas!
I love a fitted, casual button up shirt paired with black jeans. Makes me melt! A tailored winter coast with a black Beanie also makes me swooping. Luckily, my boyfriend just so happens to wear both of these looks. Hubba hubba. 😉
Nothing else than a boxer (or a bathing suit) on…anyone else?! 😀
…and by swooping, I meant swoon. Autocorrect. Haha.
My least favorite is sweatervests. I don’t know why. They make me cringe.
PS- LOVE the title of this post. 🙂
love some monday morning eye candy!
i would have to go with a button down and half zip sweater. love the look.
One trick I do to get squats in without it ‘being a workout’…I have an electric toothbrush that goes for 2 minutes, so I do squats in the am for the 2 minutes and lunges in the pm for the 2 minutes. I can do around 75 squats and 65 or so lunges that way/ day. :o)
I gotta agree with you on the sleeve roll thing! I think it makes button-ups look so much better!
If they can make a white t-shirt look good, then I. AM. DONE!
I love shirts that show off a man’s arms & forearms (really like strong forearms for some reason!)
This took a bit of thought, because the half-zip is definitely a fav of mine, too. Pair a nice patterned button-down under the half-zip? Swoonage. Major swoonage.
I also love a nice dark pair of fitted jeans (not skinny jeans, NO thanks) or maybe a backwards bball cap? I find that sort of adorable!
Let’s not forget a tux, something about a man in a tux, yummmmmm!
Love when guys wear nice clothes, of any kind. Especially jackets. And a good pair of jeans is always nice (well-fitting jeans, not too tight!).
I have one question – for your leg workouts, do you use barbells/free weights for everything? Or any kind of machine or assist?
Totally agreed on the pullover! Mmm love it. And I love a nice polo shirts with jeans on guys.
Thanks for putting the leg workout in the picture form. Super helpful!
Flannel shirt, as long as he’s a rugged looking guy. I die. Also love the sweater you showed; classy and casual.
Ahhh, I love half-zips! I also am really diggin’ v-neck T’s and cozy looking v-neck sweaters for fall…love a guy in a well fitting sweater (Harry’s looking good in his!). You are totally not a creeper for having favorite items of clothing on a guy–we all know guys are the same way with us girls!
I’m probably in the minority on this one, but a pair of Wranglers and some cowboy boots, if a man can pull those off, he can wear anything!
I’m also with you on the rolled up sleeves 🙂
Oh no, I’m with ya, girl! Any man that can work the wranglers/boots/flannel look will make me melt. Especially if the sleeves are rolled- just something about manly arms/hands being showcased that gets to me 😉
I am loving the half zips and fall sweaters myself…
But also, there’s something extremely appealing about the whole gym attire/comfy shirt and shorts thing that is semi-irrestiable as well 😉
I love it when guys wear plaid button downs and skinny jeans… *swwwwwwooooon*
I like a good crisp white shirt with the top few buttons open and absolutely no chest hair! I hate it when men wear an open shirt and their chest hair is peaking out!
my girlfriends and i actually bumped into John Krasinski at a bar a few years back and my more-ballsy-than-i-would-ever-be friend courtney went over to say hi. no love match (how cool would that have been??) but she said he was super sweet and incredibly gracious. i mean…i wouldnt expect anything less, right?? such a cutie pie!
i love nice v-neck sweaters on a guy…especially when i can borrow them when you just want something big and snugly to wear around the house.
J.E.A.L.O.U.S
My favorite look on a man is those jeans that don’t fit real snug but just kinda hang on a good rear end. Is that too much? I’m blushing as I type this. Also a nice button-up that fits well and has rolled-up sleeves too. Still blushing…
An interview with Jim/John by Diablo Cody.
http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/10/diablo_cody_john_krasinski.html
I still love a guy in a backwards hat. Even though, the look is few and far between on “grown up” men, I still think it adds alittle something to an athletic outfit.
I totally love the button down shirt with rolled up sleeves. Forearms are one of my favorite parts of a guy, so it totally shows them off. I also love that it shows he’s well dressed, but still willing to be casual and have some fun.
all my girlfriends laugh at me when I say i love the quarter-zip sweater look on a guy (really, Alyssa? way to be specific…?). thank you for reiterating the sexuality of this. 😉 i adore the frat boy preppy style… still. I can’t help it.
I looove when my fiancee wears his glasses. They’re small and rimless and make him look so smart. He thinks he looks dorky, but I want to jump him when he wears them! Also, I really love when a guy wears top siders (boat shoes).
I love polos and button up shirts! also khakis and colored pants…. love me a preppy boy!
My boyfriend lives in button-ups with the sleeves rolled! It’s definitely hot. Although a lot of those shirts are plaid flannels, in which case I start referring to it as “lumberjack chic”.
Hooray!!! A post dedicated to my lover Jim 🙂 I love him in all his outfits…but guys in general I also love pull over sweatshirt/short zipper things…but my most favorite are baseball t shirts…like the white one’s with navy sleeves…it just looks so boyish to me and I love it! And I love Jim…and we would it hit it off, I’m just waiting for Emily B. to play her cards wrong so I can swoop in!
HOW WEIRD. Those are my two favorite looks on a guy, and when my boyfriend rocks them, I get a little weak in the knees (cheesy, but so true). I’m also a sucker for the suit and hat style, a la Don Draper. Good golly, is that a good look.
Jon Krasinski—call me ; )
Now that you pointed it out, I REALLY love seeing my husband wear a half zip pull over. Especially in dark blue. *sigh*
And yes, Prince Harry is to DIE for. 🙂
Mmmmm jim halpert. It’s those adorable looks he gives the camera on The Office and his perfect teeth! Yum-o-liscious. I love a man in a simple fitted (but not too tight) white T shirt or navy and white striped T that shows off his strong arms.
Prince William is so yucky! His brother totally won on the hotness meter. I love love love Jim Halpert. He is so incredibly cute and funny.
gahh the guy i am dating’s ENTIRE closet is just rows of multi colored button down with the sleeves already rolled up. I fell in love