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...
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 ...
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"]...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Episode 80 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 80, Jill and Chris interview Lyn Lindbergh, an expert at creating real change in people's lives. Lyn deals with three chronic health issues, but still she gets out and exercises every day. Those health issues fuel her compassion for people and her understanding of what it really takes to get moving when life gets in the way. Even with her physical challenges, she has completed the Seattle to Portland 200-mile ride six times, and has completed multiple half-marathons, 10 triathlons, and countless 5K runs. Lyn Lindbergh is the author of the book COUCH to ACTIVE: The Missing Link that Takes You from Sedentary to...
Love veggies? Love eggs? Me too! I took a bag of frozen veggies, defrosted it and added it to some scrambled eggs. My big mistake? Tough to flip. Then I remembered, you can put it in the oven for a fritta. You have to have it in the right pan to start with (and the handle has to be able to "handle" the heat.) This one had a non-baking handle, so I ended up flipping it, in three sections. Not a problem for me, but I had anticipated a more beautiful finished product. Still, it tasted GREAT!! Delicious and my favorite way to add lots of vegetables into my meals!...