I <3 Philosophy!

I have always wanted to try philosophy products. I have heard a lot of good things about philosophy!!! I have been using the Clinique 3-step system for a long time and was really wanting to switch it up! The first philosophy product that I tried was Purity made Simple. This is a one-step facial cleanser! This one cleanser removes make-up, cleanses, tones and hydrates all in one-step! Great for women on the go!!! This cleanser has a very light scent to it. I plan on sticking with this cleanser for a long time!!!!

Basil Parmesan Chicken Panini

After eating an AWESOME panini at McAlister's Deli I decided to recreate it at home! Gregory and I both ordered it and really liked it..so why not give it a shot! For this recipe you will need a food processor and a panini press. If you do not have a panini press you can just place a heavy pot or pan on top of the panini to create the same effect. Another side note..I am HORRIBLE at measuring! So a lot of this is really to taste as well as how many you are cooking for!

Ingredients
1 loaf of bread (I bought a 9-grain Italian loaf from the bakery..you can use any type of bread you like)
3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (I cut each in half). This is enough for approximately 8 sandwhiches..depending on type of bread, etc...
2 handfuls bay leaves
1 jar roasted red peppers
provolone cheese
Parmesean Cheese
Italian seasonings
salt and pepper
Montreal Chicken seasoning
Olive Oil

Directions
* Cut 3 chicken breasts in half
* Season them up with montreal chicken seasoning (again..you can use whatever seasonings you prefer..this is just what I used)
* Place in ziploc bag or bowl and cover with olive oil
* Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
* Bake in 400 degree oven for 30 minutes or until done (cooking time depends on thickness of chicken breasts)
* In a food processor combine bay leaves, approximately half a cup parmesan cheese, 2-3 turns olive oil, italian seasonings and salt and pepper
* Process together..I added more oil/cheese in order to get the consistency that I liked!
* Cut chicken into chunks and mix the basil parmesan sauce together with the chicken
* Heat up panini press
* Make paninis by layering the basil parmesan chicken, roasted red pepper and provolone cheese on italian bread

We ate these paninis with baked cheetos! YUM!!!!!!!!

New Treadmill Workout!

Now that I have a treadmill (I got one for Christmas!!) I had to look up some great new workouts. I get bored just running along everyday. For me, there has to be variety!! I found a great website for runners
Running Planet! This link goes to the fat trimmer workout. Running Planet is great because there are programs designed for beginners all the way up to people who are training to run a marathon!

The Fat Trimmer workout is excellent! I will break it down here, but for more info..check out the link!! There are 3 different workouts for this fat trimmer plan. They consist of the big easy, strength circuit and fat buster. The big easy is a simple workout. You really can do what you want, whether it is walking, jogging, etc. I have actually done the big easy outside just by walking my dog!

The strength circuit will work you out!! Make sure you always warm up before exercising. During the strength circuit you run/walk 1/2 a mile and then do some sort of strength training exercise. I like to vary these exercises but some good ones include, push-ups, squats, tricep dips, crunches, bicep curls and shoulder presses. I don't have any weights yet..so right now I have been using my resistance band! I did 3 miles running , plus a warm up and cool down.

The fat buster is another fun variation. Basically, you can do what you are comfortable with. You run at an easy pace for 5 minutes and then for 1 minute you increase your speed.

Running Planet offers a 14-day program alternating between these 3 different workouts. I did the strength circuit yesterday and I am SORE! It says to rest today..but I will prob still take my dog for a walk!

I really am at the point now where I don't want to lose anymore weight..I just want to tone and get rid of more fat and gain muscle! I am going to stick with this program and see how it helps! I know one thing..I feel it today!