Valentine's Day Breakfast
Yes, I’m a cornball who makes heart shaped breakfasts on Valentine’s Day. I blame my mother who would always make us pink heart-shaped pancakes on February 14.
My breakfast this morning included a bowl of Greek yogurt topped with strawberry slices and chia seeds.
I also included heart-healthy walnuts in my yogurt bowl, but photographed them on the side so as not to ruin my picturesque breakfast.
Heart Healthy
It was a festive and filling breakfast. The perfect post-gym treat!
Workout
My workout today included a BodyPump class, followed by 25 minutes on the elliptical. I was really feelin’ the gym for some reason. I found myself wishing my gym offered a yoga class in the mornings on Monday because I was in the mood to stretch and sweat some more. I settled for a nice cool walk with Sadie instead.
Type Talk
Now I have a fun Valentine’s Dayish question for you!
How would you describe your type?
(As in, what features, characteristics and personality traits do you look for in a love-ah?)
My type:
- A guy’s guy (I love that Ryan can be found in basketball shorts 99 percent of the time)
- Dark hair
- Tall (I’m 5’7” and feel like a behemoth around short guys)
- Beefy (I like muscles 😉 ) and athletic
- Loving and affectionate
- Ambitious
- Funny
- Family-oriented
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I totally have a type…
-dark hair
-intelligent
-guy’s guy
-confident
-funny
luckily, I found him! 🙂 <3
Your type is exactly my type. I also love a guy who is not afraid to act a little silly, join me on the dance floor and who will turn a blind eye to the odd temper tantrum I might throw! 🙂
My type:
-Goofball
– Likes the outdoors
– A bit on the dorky side
– Not too tall (I’m 4’11”)
– Athletic, or tries to be. At least will workout with me.
– Likes surprises
– Laid back
Julie, I must say that you are always ahead of the food trends! I read about different foods you’re trying on your blog and then I read about them in magazines or see them on TV.. so funny! Anyway, I bought chia seeds last week and I’m loving them! Keep up the good work 😉
My type is exactly like who I married – someone determined, passionate, honest, and FUN!!! He likes to get sweaty, but he’s comfortable enough with himself to carry my purse. But most of all, he challenges me to be a better person, but will love me with all his heart no matter what.
My type, in no particular order
– funny (and also SILLY)
– tall (I’m 5’9, so I hear ya on the behemoth front!)
– intelligent
– spelling & grammar savvy (I told my boyfriend if he ever wrote me an email that said “your beautiful” that would be the end
– affectionate and attentive
– hard worker
– guy’s guy (I like that you mentioned this, I like it a lot too)
I think that covers all the main things I go for… looking over my list makes me realize my lovah is pretty awesome 🙂
Happy Big V day Julie!
Oh yeah, and OUTDOORSY!!
My trend:
-Family-oriented (#1)(you know he’s a good man when he’s close to his momma)
-Dark Hair (I can’t date blondies, it’s weird)
-Athletic
-Passionate
-Loves the outdoors & traveling
-Spontaneous
-Sense of humor
-Intelligent
-A guys’ guy
-Not perfect, but perfect for me =)
I guess I just described my fiance. Maybe that’s why I put so many, whoops.
Happy Valentines Day!
Also…thank you for giving me some wonderful posts to look forward to daily.
Athletic, but not egotistical about it.
Taller then me
Curly Hair
Dark hair
Can play Guitar or piano (wouldn’t be bad if he could sing too)
Likes big families
Hard worker
Laid back
Must love animals (especially dogs)
Love God
Not thinner then me
i think your last one is one of mine in a round-about way… i like a guy that has a SERIOUS appetite. 🙂
I made a valentine’s day inspired yogurt bowl this morning too. 😉 Great minds think alike!
My type-
-athletic and into fitness
-supportive of me and my crazy addiction to running (doesn’t have to be a runner, but can at least appreciate it)
-tall (I’m just shy of 5′ 7″ too so I need someone a little taller- or at least the same height)
-a family guy
-loves animals
-allows me to have my space (I am a strongly independent person and it takes a special person to deal with it!)
Oh, and someone who doesn’t mind me photographing my food all the time. 😉
It’s funny because if I go back in my dating database (haha) all the guys I have dated (and the one I eventually married) all looked the same: tall, blond, green or blue eyes, athletic. Weird…because I don’t consiously remember picking that out. But emotionally I need someone who is family oriented, affectionate and is kind of dorky…because I am a dork at heart! haha!
Your type is pretty much the same as mine! Tall and muscular–I usually fall for the “meat-head” type though, and they always turn out to be jerks!
Tall and lean
Fair-haired
Cute
Good sense of humor
Grounded
Conservative with money
(Yes, I just described my fiance, or maybe Prince William)
i think my dad would give you a big hug for the last thing you listed on your ideal type list. 🙂 you would make him proud!
Yeah! 😀 I think it’s one place that my fiance and I are incredibly compatible, and that’s a good thing (since $$ issues are a big cause for divorce).
Having the same views on money really is SO important!
My fiance is my type because he’s:
Family oriented
Driven
Sense of humor/funny
Active
Tall
Able to be a big dork like me 🙂
We both love to eat
Well I guess my type would be my boyfriend: 6’4″, thin, and a true outdoorsman/fisherman. Not what I had imagined for me but life never goes as planned! And I wouldn’t change a thing.
I did the same thing with my breakfast too! I cut hearts out of strawberries and put them on top of protein oatmeal. Don’t you just love theme breakfasts?
My type seems to be very similar to yours too and thankfully my lovely boyfriend fits the bill…except for the dark hair…he’s going all peppery gray, but it still looks very handsome on him 🙂
Cute breakfast! 🙂 Happy 1st MARRIED Valentine’s Day to you and Ryan!
My type…hmmm…
-Passionate
-Driven
-100% confident
-Good to his friends and family (and me, duh)
-Socially intelligent
-Well-educated
-Taller than me (not a real feat)
-Athletic and fit
-Easy going
-Independent (because I definitely am)
-Subtle sense of STYLE (effortless, but looks goooood)
-Gentleman
-Makes me laugh
-HOT
Kind of a tall order, but I’d say my hubs fits the bill to a T 😀
+Value oriented/religious
+Tall, dark & handsome (hehe just kidding.. but really though)
+Light eyes (green or hazel)
+Mountain-y (I call my boyfriend my mountain main because he loves the outdoors)
+Appreciates food and food exploration
+Must be a gentleman before anything else
=my boyfriend
Happy Valentines Day!
Let’s see now:
-Funny
-Smart
-Family & Friend-oriented
-Confident
-Active
-Loves Food
-Loves Ice Hockey
-loves dogs
-loves me! hahaha
I made heart shaped waffles this morning for me and my bf 😀 Like a kid :)) But it’s cute.
My type: dark hair, beautiful eyes, smart, a bit arrogant, and a nice beard is a great addition 🙂
1. A good communicator
2. Someone who’s comfortable with who they are
3. A romantic
4. A good listener
5. Taller than me (I’m 5’6)
6. Nice eyes/smile (teeth!)
7. A guys guy 😉
8. Great sense of humour
9. Homebody
10. Family-oriented
Happy Valentines Day <3
I don’t know if I have a “type”, since for so long I loved dark haired men, but Jason has light brown hair, almost blond in the summertime!
Kind, romantic, thoughtful, affectionate, good sense of humor, taller than me, likes to be active, intelligent, close with family/friends, driven, motivated, etc. 🙂
1. great sense of humor
2. very tall!! (I’m 6’0, although 5’12” sounds less huge sometimes)
3. Confident
4. Intelligent
5. Caring/Kind
6. Nice to my friends
7. Family-oriented
8. Motivated/Driven
9. OH and dark hair 🙂
Happy Valentines Day!!
Motivated, intelligent, funny, easy going, family oriented, athletic/interested in sports, likes to try new things (like random stuff I come up with in the kitchen!), and someone who makes me feel safe(strong/tall-ish).
my type: rich and old.
hugh baby, call me!
My number one is TALL! I’m 5’4.5″ and my hubby is 6’4″ but I would LOVE if he was more like 6’6″. So freakin’ hot to be tall 😉
I also like intelligence, assertiveness, and kindness.
Ohh, I love this game!
1) ambitious & intelligent (huge turn on!)
2) handsome (tall, fair-haired, blue/green eyes)
3) outgoing & confident
4) nice to my friends
5) good communicator
6) athletic/likes sports –> guys guy!
7) well-dressed
My type is somebody who loves the smell of chlorine, will eat all the chocolate stufff I make, and will do the grocery shopping for me because I’m getting sick of it for some reason.
It’s worth noting that I’m single. I wonder why.
1. handsome
2. smart
3. funny and witty
4. awesome sense of humor
5. likes to do all kinds of stuff
6. like to try new things
7.family
8. old fashion and up with the times
9.romantic and practical
10. the love to travel.
This is my hubby and soul mate 🙂 Happy Vday!!
Oooh good question!
1. Intelligent (love nerdy boys!)
2. Ambitious and confident
3. Into health & fitness (it’s a huge part of my life, and one I like to share!)
4. Taller than me (I’m 5’7″ too, but have never dated a guy over 5’10″….and I actually prefer skinnier dudes to beefcakes, haha)
5. Nice to his mama/sisters. I think that’s the biggest indicator of how he’ll treat the other women in his life!
HAAAAPPY Valentine’s Day!
you know, I’m wondering if a lot of our “types” are the same because a lot of us are the same… a lot of us healthy living bloggers have the same values and hobbies, so therefore, for the most part, probably look for the same kinda guy! 🙂
my qualifications:
-A REAL guy’s guy (I love when a guy is good at sports… and can whoop my butt in the gym
-Big, pretty eyes (long lashes are a bonus)
-Tall (I’m almost 5’9″, so a tall guy is REALLY a must for me!)
-Gimme those big muscles!
-Loving/affectionate/likes to spoil me in little ways (like little treats or notes, etc.)
-Ambitious. HUGE value.
-Funny/Witty – when guys can make me laugh, it makes me want to spend lots of time with them!
-Confident
-Preppy (of course, not a must… but I prefer it. ;))
Valentines Day = a perfect day to listen on loop to: “iffff i haaaad words to make one daaayyy for yoooouuuu..”
Super cute breakfast! Your guy sounds just like my guy!
I’m with ya on all those traits, especially the tall one! I’m 5’10” and it seems guys who are taller than me don’t live nearby.. or they’re hiding!!! Happy Valentine’s Day Julie!
I found my man!!!
-intelligent
-risk taker
-not afraid of what people think of him
-outgoing
-funny/goof ball
-family oriented
-faith/God are important
-good looking
-sexy
-confident
-tall (I am 5’8 so I feel ya on this onE!!)
-blue eyes
-affectionate/touchy (both of our number one love languages are touch!!)
-loves to travel
-awesome with small, simple things 🙂
I found my true love and married him about 9 months ago and we’re celebrating nice and good today!!
great post/discussion, Julie!
I don’t really have a type in terms of physical traits; I used to only date guys with light hair but my boyfriend of four years has DARK hair. There are definitely things that I look for in a partner:
–sense of humor
–intelligent
–ambitious
–zest for life!
–outdoorsy
–affectionate
–loves family and friends
–GENUINE
I feel so fortunate to have found someone who is all those things and more! Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! 🙂
Capable, funny, honest, balance of strength and tenderness, family-oriented, lots of friends, and so on. Great question!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Funny, honest, loving, independent, educated, real, adventurous, kinda nerdy 🙂 , fun to be around.
I used to have a “list” in college. My bf laughs when I tell him that because he claims he never thought of stuff like that. He always said he would just know! 🙂
BEEFY all daaa wayyy sista! I agree 🙂
I want a southern man who loves the Lord. A guy who can hunt with my dad and laugh with my mom. One that will tailgate with me forever for all of the Auburn football games. Who is very close to his family and wants one of his own. He needs to get along with my friends and vice versa. Physically: as long as I am attracted to him I don’t care!
Add in smart and that’s my type too. If you find anymore, send them my way!
happy valentine’s day! great question…
-sweet/caring
-understanding
-athletic/takes care of himself
-dark hair
-funny and goofy
-smart
-ambitious
-good with money
-chivalrous
-good listener
-sincere
-thoughtful
-can fix things!
and i’m so lucky to be married to him! 🙂
My type: sweet, charming, unique, funny, athletic, and smart. Actually, the list is wayyyy pickier than that..but luckily I’ve found someone to fit. 🙂
I love the themed yogurt bowl!! I am all about embracing the holiday!! 🙂
My ideal guy would be:
(Shallow things)
Tall-ish
athletic
good teeth
attractive!
(non-shallow things)
Funny/Silly (this is a HUGE one)
Kind
Family-oriented
Intelligent/driven
Still trying to find him! 🙂
tall!!
athletic!
tan
masculine, strong face!- prominent jaw bones haha
funny
caring
sympathetic
intelligent
light-hearted
WOOHO!
Julie, where do you buy the chia seeds? Your breakfast looked really yummy! And my mom did the same thing growin up:)
Honestly, I think all my guys are a little different but the things that tie them together are they’re 1) significantly taller than me (even though I’m short!) 2) Intelligent and business minded and 3) Sociable and funny.
Besides that, I think I’m learning that my biggest “type” is in how the guy and I interact together and the type of relationship we form – the comfort factor to do anything together, the fun factor of going out together and sharing our friends, the communication to speak openly to each other and most importantly, the ability for me to feel like I can openly show my love and have it returned. I’m actually writing about this today in an attempt to remind the universe what I’m looking for 😉
Tons of things everyone else said, but the most important for me is someone who challenges me to be my best and keeps me on my toes. Oh, and someone who can lovingly make fun of all the retarded things I do 😉
We have SUCH similar types!
-Tall (I’m also 5’7″)
-Masculine/Athletic (I want a guy who can whoop my butt at sports)
-Intelligent
-Driven
-Relaxed
-Has PERSONALITY (I have dated too many guys that actually don’t have any sort of personality)
It’s such an intense list, but hopefully he’ll come one of these days. In the meantime I’m going to have fun 🙂
guy’s guy
family focused
funny
good communicator
cares about things (i’m open to what it is he cares about)
Your type is a lot like mine! I’m definitely into the tall, dark, and handsome look! (I’m 5’8!) they HAVE to make me laugh, caring, trustworthy, and FUN!!
Happy Valentines Day to you and Ryan! Your first Valentines Day as a married couple! : )
I like how you said ‘beefy’ too cute! lol!