Gourmet Sandwhiches

Good evening blog world!  Today was a busy and productive day :)

I went to the gym this morning for my 3mile run.  I actually hate running on a treadmill, however, unless you get up at 5am in Florida (which I AM NOT willing to do..) it is wayy too hott out there to run.  So, the gym it is.  I wanted to work a bit on speed and endurance all in one so I did this little workout:

Warm up-

2 min walking

1/2 mile  5.7 speed  incline .5

1/2 mile   6.0 speed incline .5

1/2 mile   6.3 speed incline 1.0

1/4 mile   6.5 speed  incline 1.0

1/1o mile  7.0 speed  incline 1.0

.15 miles    6.5 speed  incline 1.0

1/2 mile    6.0 speed incline 1.0

1/4mile     6.0 speed  incline .5

1/4 mile   5.7 speed  incline 0

Then I walked another .2 miles after just to cool down. It was pretty good, with the walking and everything I did 3.25 miles in 34:00 min so not too shabby.  

Lunch was -ok- but the highlight was my Back to Nature Chocolate Delight Granola.  Granted, I only put 2 tablespoons on the yogurt..but it was SO worth it.  It is all natural and delicious..crunchy and chocolaty.

I love sandwiches.  Any of my friends will tell you about my obsession with sandwiches- I love wraps, subs, paninis, ect.  So tonight, I made my own gourmet sandwich for a fraction of the cals.

Ingredients:

• Arnold Sand Thins (all I had I know it's not the best choice but whatever)
• homemade pesto
• roasted red pepper
• spinach
• chicken breast
• 1/2 slice all natural gouda
• press together on the forman.

It was amazing.  I really liked the homemade pesto.  Here's how I made it

Serves 2:

• 1/2c basil packed firmly
• 2 tbsp chicken broth
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh parm
• garlic
• process.

(pre-press)

So creamy with a strong basil flavor.  I actually got this pesto sandwich idea from my mom, who saw it in Cooking Light magazine.  I didn't look at the actual recipe in the magazine, but this was the general idea.  On the side I had zucchini fries :)

And for dessert...Soy Delicious Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches.  If you like coconut, get these.  They had a great coconut flavor and were extra creamy.  I love me some dessert :)

Now off to watch the obnoxious brats of NYC Prep...