Through the lips but not on the hips!

I started my day at Barre Bee Fit where Michelle worked me to the core, no pun intended. BBF recently got  new resistance bands which are a great added bonus to the workout. This morning, Michelle had us loop the resistance band around our thighs while in a plank. 

Love it!
Breakfast:Ginger snap larabar w/ my coffee
Last night’s dinner:Chicken Cacciatoreboneless, skinless chicken breasts, peppers, onions, and seasoningsSo easy & so healthy!
Brittany’s Cesar Saladwith her homemade, non creamy dressing… SO good!!!!
Brittany and I wanted to cook dinner together and since she is getting married in less than 6 months she wanted to stick with something on the lighter side. We worked together to come up with this Chicken Cacciatore recipe that is the perfect healthy comfort meal. 
L & B’s Bridal Chicken Cacciatore

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 red pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow pepper sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 can of organic fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 1/2 tsp of pepper
  • 1/2 cup of low sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tsp of garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp of dried oregano
  • Non stick cooking spray
  • 2 tbsp of olive oil

Spray a cast iron skillet with non-stick cooking spray and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken on medium to high heat for 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown on each side. Remove from pan and set aside. 
Add 1 tbsp of olive oil and add peppers and onions to skillet until tender. Add salt, pepper, tomatoes, chicken stock, garlic powder, and oregano. 

Place cooked veggies and chicken in a baking dish and bake at 400 degrees for 23 minutes. Check the half way through cooking, if the veggies look dry, add more chicken stock to make a “sauce like” consistency.


This meal was saucy, spicy, flavorful, and delicious. Pairs perfectly with some red wine :-)
Serve and enjoy!
What is your favorite healthy comfort meal?

Bear Down…

Good morning!!!! I’m helping out my Dad today and working as his secretary for the day. On my way to work this morning look what I spotted!!!…


Opening on Chicago and Rush in the Gold Coast! This is dangerous.Breakfast:lemon larabar on the El with my coffee… perfect start to my morning 
Unfortunately, the Bears lost yesterday but I had a great time with my friends at Public House where I ate and drank to my hearts contentjealous of my bloody mary? crunchy french fries with THREE dipping saucesOMG heavenlobster mac and cheesechili mac and cheese
Sharing is caring: Craving french fries or mac and cheese? Split them with your friends! Yesterday my friends and I shared the dishes above and it was a great way to taste a bit of everything without feeling like a beast.
Mourning the loss of the Bears?I don’t think so. 
There’s always next year people!
Until then, go to Public House and try their Chili Mac and Cheese!
Have a great day!

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