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Author: Chris Brown

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Why I am Focused on Staying Fit

June 12, 2021
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Fit and Strong, Fitness

Why stay fit? It's hard sometimes to remember why. And then I have a couple of weeks like the past two weeks that remind me in so many wonderful ways. Vacation: My family took a vacation to the beach and I enjoyed it immensely. Although we have traveled to this same beach many times during the past 28 years, I think this year had special meaning. Following the pandemic, I am so very very thankful for my good health and strong body. I spent a lot of time at the beach walking the dog early morning and late afternoon. We walked for hours on the beach, listening to the waves and enjoying the smells of salt water. The weather didn't always cooperate, but I still loved it. It was Peanut's first...

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10 Tips for Healthy Eating Motivation

June 8, 2021
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Fit and Strong, Food and Drink, Podcast, Weight

Episode 84 Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Audible |  Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 84 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast for the Becoming Elli community, Jill and Chris discuss motivation for healthy eating. We all know that losing weight is hard, but many of us in the Becoming Elli community are committed to keeping the weight off means by maintaining a healthy eating lifestyle. During this episode we discuss healthy eating motivation: Set a Goal Anticipate your weaknesses Plan your food Prepare and Prep ahead Weigh and track progress Swap out for healthier choices Find a friend/community Keep it simple Make routines Use a mantra During other podcasts we've talked with nutritionists, dietitians and women who have lost...

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Kettlebell workout

The Joy of a Kettlebell Workouts

May 29, 2021
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Fit and Strong, Weight

Kettlebell workouts are fun. Maybe it is the brightly colored kettlebell weights or maybe it's because it's easy to see the progression. Either way, I have loved learning more about these type of weights. Here are some of my favorite kettlebell workouts for building strength. The kettlebell swing is probably my favorite of the kettlebell exercises. I like this workout because I can feel it strengthen my hamstrings and glutes...

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Healthy Living 2021 with Chris and Jill

May 25, 2021
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Episode 83- Healthy Living 2021 Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Audible |  Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 83 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast Chris and Jill talk about their dogs, fitness and eating as part of Healthy Living 2021. Topics covered: Our dogs- Penny and Peanut Walking to get more steps Strength training at the gym Getting back into a routine Healthy eating The veggie challenge 2021 Effective sleep routines ...

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Peanut: My New Dog = More Steps

May 15, 2021
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Fit and Strong, Fitness, Hiking

Having a dog in my life definitely adds more steps to my day! I find that I am more motivated to take longer walks as well as getting outside for a short walk during the day. Welcome to Peanut, a 9-year-old Shibu Inu mix. She's my granddog. Her full name is Princess Peanut Brittle and she is living with my husband and myself after a couple of minor incidents when my grandson was playing with her dog toys. While she is a lovely sweet dog, she really can't be trusted with a baby who crawls and grabs dog toys and fur. All of us agreed that we didn't want any major incidents! [caption id="attachment_5075" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Peanut taking a break in the sun shine[/caption] [caption id="attachment_5071" align="aligncenter" width="480"]...

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Nutrition For Women Over 50 with Kristin Kirkpatrick

May 11, 2021
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Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Audible |  Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 82, Jill and Chris talk about nutrition for women over 50 with Kristin Kirkpatrick, President of KAK, Consulting, LLC and a dietitian and consultant of Wellness Nutrition Services at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a best-selling author, an experienced presenter, and an award winning Dietitian. Kristin has been seen on both local and national shows such as the TODAY show, NBC Nightly News and the Dr. Oz show. She has contributed to several national newspapers and magazines such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, TIME, and Runners World. The Huffington Post named Kristin “one of 35 diet and nutrition...

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Getting Outside on More Walking Trails

May 2, 2021
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Fit and Strong, Fitness

I never realized how many walking trails that there are about 5 to 10 miles from my house. This spring I've been taking advantage of them and getting more minutes than I was last year. Several reasons for my increased walking: A new dog in my household Now that I'm vaccinated, I'm not as worried about the pandemic I'm using walking as one of the stress relievers in my life Even with juggling obligations, it's easier to fit in than other exercise Last week I mentioned some of the walking trails that Peanut and I have ventured on and I thought I'd do an update this week. She already knows when we are getting ready to go and gets excited to be walking trails. This past week...

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Beyond the Diagnosis with Dr. Kylie Burton

April 27, 2021
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Episode 81 Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Audible |  Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 81, Jill and Chris interview Dr. Kylie Burton, DC, CFMP,  an expert in functional medicine who has helped thousands of individuals with seemingly impossible health struggles, find answers, healing, and hope, even if they've been told their labs are normal. You'll want to grab a copy of your lab results when you listen to this podcast episode. Dr. Kylie discusses many interesting facts about why you may be feeling a certain way, even when your lab results come back within the normal range and what she suggests her patients do to improve how they are feeling. Besides helping patients, she teaches practitioners (of all backgrounds), how they...

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Beyond Burger Review

April 24, 2021
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Fit and Strong, Food and Drink, Veggie Challenge

I tried a new to me kind of veggie burger this week called Beyond Burger. Does this count as part of the veggie challenge? I'm not sure, because this sure felt like cheating! Just to clarify, I am a meat eater but want to have something on hand when vegetarian family members are here for lunch. I've tried Boca Burgers and like the original version...

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Making cabbage rolls with quinoa instead of rice

First Quarter Healthy Eating

April 17, 2021
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Food and Drink, Veggie Challenge

It's been a little over halfway in April and, like Jill, I feel it's time to evaluate my first quarter results. First Quarter Healthy Eating From January to March I definitely have been eating better. How can I tell? My heart rate. The results on the scale. Tracking my food. Adding more veggies. Planning my meals. Healthy eating is always a goal, so I didn't make it one of my words or a resolution for 2021. Now I kinda wished I did so I could legit say I nailed it. I focused on what to have for lunch and dinner. The veggie challenge helped here. Buying lots of vegetables and healthy foods made it easier. Here are photos of a few of my first quarter healthy eating highlights. Among...

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