Lisa Cooks Healthy

Had a great time with the Food Fitness & Fun crew. The chef joined us for a quick chat and lavished us with a sampling of their desserts for us to share. A perfect meal with comfort foods that do not cause inflammation. The chef shared with us they strive to accommodate all dietary restrictions so everyone can enjoy. Would love for you to join us!

Where shall we take a culinary field trip to next? Please put ideas in the comments!

Next week we are meeting at True Food Kitchen for a meal that is delicious, nutritious, and makes you feel ambitious!

Wednesday, October 11th
6:30 p.m. - ? NOTE: LATER START TIME
True Food Kitchen
Oakbrook Center

Want to join us for a meal that features non-inflammatory foods, but are your favorites like pizza, burgers, or pasta?
Watch this video to learn more about this fantastic restaurant: https://youtu.be/pUxunepinMg?si=bkoG6VnA976Rhu4l

RSVP in the comments if you didn't sign up with me!

THIS WEDNESDAY'S MEETING!

11 spots are available for the FREE Cardio drumming class - RSVP in the comments.

We will also be taking measurements to send to the stylist for the Macy's event. If you cannot make it and are signed up, message me and I will send you the form to complete and return to me. Heather will be in touch! 8 SPACES AVAILABLE

We will be measuring before and after the meeting.

Next Meeting of Food Fitness & Fun

Wednesday, September 27th
6:00 p.m. Join Jon Kirwin, the fitness director from XSport Fitness and Founder of SELF Health Nation will be joining us to discuss Healthy Habits.

Jon studied at the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and the MacDonald Center for Nutrition Education and Research

His approach is stated best on his FB page: I help people lose weight, rewire their thoughts, and realize their worth

6:30 p.m. Cardio drumming is back, please RSVP in the comments, we only have 20 spaces available.

Anyone interested in going with me? Maria is one cool cat!

Core & Pelvic Floor Pop Up Workshop!!!

A session dedicated to connecting with your core and pelvic floor through focused breathwork and functional movement patterns.

An opportunity to slow down, move intentionally, and learn to generate strength, power, and movement from your core to extremities.

While restorative in nature, this workshop WILL make you sweat and shake with its isolated movements and high-focus mentality!"

Included in membership - $15 for non members. Sign up now!

If you have been toying with the idea of visiting Food Fitness & Fun, mark your calendar!

Please see the calendar for Session 6 of Food Fitness & Fun. I will put individual ads for each event as it draws closer.

Join us to find your way to health!
- Fantastic 30-minute work-outs from one of Tone It Studio's favorite instructors
- Tips & tricks to get closer to health
- Cardio drumming
- Pickleball
- Cooking Class - Italian Favorites restructured for health
- Work with a stylist to look your best if you are just getting started and want to look cute now, or you've lost some size and you want to learn how to dress your new body! Time to put away those old baggy clothes!

and so much more! Don't miss out!

Next Week's meeting features our group dietitian Paige Manso!
She missed last session but is back to discuss Emotional Eating & Mindset with us!
We are back at the library!

Bedford Park Public Library
Wednesday, August 2nd
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Please RSVP in the comments, can't wait to see you!

We will have a link to watch this informative session remotely if you cannot make it live.

Best year yet in the paver garden! It’s like going outside and picking candy the cherry tomatoes are so sweet. We even got a bumper crop of large tomatoes. Mark has really upped his gardening game! ❤️🍅🌶️🧅

Chicken fajitas for dinner, what are you having? ❤️

Join Food, Fitness and Fun for healthier options for NYE cocktails (and mock tails) and Apps December 28th 6-7 pm Hickory Hills Nutrition Cortez will be mixing up some delicious drink options that can help you stay on track. Ann and I will be bringing the eats. Our goal is to help you find your way to health! Please join us. ❤️

Who says you can’t enjoy?

Emily Cook | FITNESS on Instagram: "A Christmas gift from me 🎁🎄 Coffee shop Christmas drinks are usually around 400 calories 🤯 They’re so tasty so I’m not saying don’t have them but I know I prefer to eat my calories cos I’m a hungry Emily Cook | FITNESS shared a post on Instagram: "A Christmas gift from me 🎁🎄 Coffee shop Christmas drinks are usually around 400 calories 🤯 They’re so tasty so I’m not saying don’t have them but I know I prefer to eat my calories cos I’m a hungry girl 🤣 I spent the last week wor...

Please join us to meet this licensed dietitian who makes the switch to healthy foods easier! https://fb.me/e/2pgWWrURS?mibextid=RQdjqZ

Join us to learn about macronutrients and how to start your journey to health. December 14th - 6-6:30 pm Bedford Park Library If you haven’t met Paige, you should! She is dynamic, smart and clever on her approach with health. Hope to see you there!

Smashing this delicious salad full of antioxidants! Thank you nourishing Table.

https://ournourishingtable.com/butternut-squash-quinoa-salad-recipe/

If you were on the fence about joining our health group Food, Fitness & Fun, give us a try! We try to provide you with the information you will need for success! If you are interested in joining our special session with guest speaker, Paige Manso on Wednesday, December 14th from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the Bedford Park Library - Lower Level, we'd love to have you!

We also have healthy snacks for you to try, so please RSVP in the comments!

Greetings from Paige:
Hello there ladies from Food, Fitness & Fun! My name is Paige Manso & I will be speaking to you about nutrition on December 14th! I am a Registered Dietitian (RD) who has been a personal trainer for the past 6 years. I have a certification in Personal Training, Corrective Exercise, and Functional Movement Screens (FMS). I have a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. I completed my Registered Dietitian internship at Bradley University and passed my RD exam this past September. I work with emotional eaters who struggle with their relationship with food, body image, & hormone health. If you have any questions about nutrition - I'm your girl!

Weird it out! I love it. ❤️

The grill is fired up and veggies are going on first! Join us at the healthy eating pot luck at Bedford Park Library tonight!

New addition for tonight!
Hickory Hills nutrition is bringing samples of their drinks.

Join us:
- healthy pot luck
- food swap
- dance party

Hope to see you there!
New attendees are enrolled in a drawing for a meal prep session with me!

Bedford Park Library - lower level
6-7 pm

Join us tonight at 6 for:
- healthy pot luck, get ideas for Thanksgiving
- clothing swap
-dance party

Get healthy with us while having fun, healthy deviled eggs are done, next waive of cooking this afternoon!

The first 8-week session of Food, Fitness & Fun has concluded. Want to see what it is about and meet some pretty spectacular ladies? Please join us for our end-of-session dance party!
- Clothing swap (we have sizes from XS-4XL)
- Healthy Pot Luck for ideas for this holiday season
- Hear the results of our first session!

Anyone want to do this with me? Sounds fun! ❤️

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The company I work for has a spokesperson that writes an email to everyone in the company, every single day. This post I thought was one to share... This can apply to anything, not just a tornado.

A Week Later
When something awful happens, people almost immediately rally together and support those impacted in a very inspiring fashion. Seeing the volume and level of support for those impacted by the recent hurricane must surely give all of us hope that we can indeed come together and work together to help resolve our big challenges in life.

How magnificent to see political, professional and personal differences dissolve rather magically as neighbors help neighbors, colleagues help colleagues and people from far off places pitch in to support and help those in need. Big challenges and catastrophic events or tragedies always have an immediate need. The vast majority of people have it in their DNA to help out those in need....fast. People want to help and fix things. Sadly, but realistically, it can take many months and even years to fully recover.

My parents encouraged me to reach out to those who had experienced a major shock or tragedy a week or so AFTERward. And then to do so again repeatedly over an extended period of time. Initially, the support and comfort people receive is outstanding. But then it fades. That is simply human. All people have their own challenges and responsibilities and they need attention too.

So if you want to have a really positive impact on others tragedies, consider outreach and support over an extended period of time.

Seesters! Had the best time. ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you.

Looking for a fun way to get in your steps? Check out your local car show! The car enthusiasts really get into showcasing their cars with meticulous detailing and interesting themes and props that take you back to the time of each car, like the old car hop equipment. My favorite cars are the old ones like this beauty. It’s a hoot, give it a try!

Are you ready to start a healthier lifestyle? Please join us!

Looking to work out, but don’t have the funds to join a gym? Hickory Hills nutrition has three FREE weekly classes to get you going. Cortez and Jo are the best! Always supporting the community! Check it out, I hear they have protein doughnuts on Saturday!!!

Looking for a weight workout with no squats or lunges??? Check this out! https://youtu.be/MQtbAo8X1Gw

Come join me at the Bedford Park Library on Monday, August 15th at 6pm, we will be building a perfect healthy burger for you!

Love them so much!
Scurry & Sniff’s favorite napping place.

Been so busy with life lately, I miss you all! Anyone want to join me next week at Tone it Studios? My niece Kelly is teaching the class Thursday at 5pm. If you haven’t been to Tone it in Palos, your first class is FREE! Would love to see you all! Let me know in the comments if you want to come and I’ll set it up!

In case you enjoy fireworks. Happy 4th!

Best Fireworks Displays For This Holiday Weekend Not sure where to view fireworks this year? The JDC Group has you covered with a comprehensive list of every spark, pop,

I remember when I was invited to share the lives with the Williams family. This ravishing creature next to me was just on the cusp of turning one. Now I get to see her little ones grow up. What a lucky person I am.

Loving the colors of spring! Bunny, bunny. ❤️❤️