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We want to be like Elli because she was the Norse Goddess of Aging who beat Thor in a wrestling match. We want to be like Elli, fit and strong as we age
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Author: Chris Brown

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fiber and flavor salad

Fiber and Flavor in My Favorite Salad

September 19, 2020
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Fit and Strong, Recipes, Veggie Challenge

Regular readers know how much I love this salad. Perhaps you have developed a favorite go-to salad much like my perfect no panic potluck salad. One reason I love this salad it that it doesn't spoil quickly because the dressing is olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice. Another reason is that you can easily up the protein by adding beans and tuna. I usually add dill and basil to the dressing and toss. It's great if you make it the day ahead because the flavor gets into all the veggies and really tastes great. Of course the taste is something I really love. This time of year adding fresh veggies right out of the garden makes it especially appealing. Cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh squash or zucchini are...

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The Power of Affirmations with Christine Phillips BE

The Power of Affirmations with Christine Phillips

September 8, 2020
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Fit and Strong

Episode 66 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 66, Jill and Chris talk with Christine Phillips about the power of affirmations. Christine Phillips is an Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Studies at Cuyahoga Community College with a masters degree in exercise science. She is a PhD candidate for a doctor of philosophy in Health Psychology. Christine is a certified health and wellness specialist. She’s also a certified yoga teacher and group exercise instructor...

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Getting my activity minutes but a tree down across the bike path

Activity Minutes Regroup

August 31, 2020
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Fitness

I was looking at my average activity minutes for this year. Since I've been wearing a FitBit for several years, it is just a click of the button. Because the school year has started and the weather is changing, I feel like it is time to set new goals and regroup with my fitness activity minutes. Today I feel the movement of time. Change of season. Change of moon. Change of tide. Usually I don't think about things like this, or feel it as strongly. The last of summer feels like it is slipping away and we're heading into fall. Yesterday was a cool bike ride. Usually when I finish I'm almost overheated, but yesterday I should have worn a light jacket or sweatshirt. It...

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Running, Strength Training and Yoga with Ren Powell - BE

Running, Strength Training and Yoga with Ren Powell

August 25, 2020
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Fit and Strong, Podcast

Episode 65 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 65, Jill and Chris interview Ren Powell who is a poet, playwright, translator, theater-maker and teaching artist/mentor. Ren lives an active lifestyle and enjoys running, strength training and yoga. A native Californian, she is now a Norwegian citizen settled on the west coast of Norway. Chris and Jill met Ren when she joined the Becoming Elli private Facebook group and have gotten to know her better. They decided that other Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast listeners would enjoy hearing how she stays strong and fit. During this episode of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast they discussed: Her favorite running distance and...

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Building Strength after Menopause BE

Building Strength After Menopause with Marcia Kadens

August 11, 2020
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Building Muscle, Podcast

Marcia Kadens - 64  – Episode 64 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 Podcast Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In Episode 64, Jill and Chris interview Marcia Kadens, a fitness enthusiast who has run 14 full marathons, including the Six World Marathon Majors as well as hundreds of shorter races. In this episode she discusses how her running schedule has changed after 50, her thoughts and tips for building strength after menopause, and nutrition tips. Marcia is a Chicago-area mom of two teenaged daughters. She shares training and fitness tips as well as healthy recipes on her blog, Marcia's Healthy Slice, and she shares workouts designed for women of a "certain age" on the Marcia's Healthy Slice YouTube Channel. Marcia ran middle school...

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Keeping Healthy Routines When Life Gets in the Way

August 8, 2020
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Fitness, Food and Drink

It's been a crazy summer for me and I'm having a difficult time keeping healthy routines because life is getting in the way. I'd like to blame the virus. It certainly didn't help. My time the past month has really been refocused as a caregiver, so while I don't have free time, I do have "hang out" downtime. My normal summer routines include: Hours of bike riding. Usually two rides a week A two hour short ride and a longer really fun day ride with a big group on the weekend. Group exercise at the gym Big veggie salads at potlucks with friends Some summer fun on the lake A week vacation on the ocean beach with lots of walking and contemplation This summer has been very memorable, but...

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workouts and masks

Workouts and Masks

July 28, 2020
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Fit and Strong, Podcast

Workouts and Masks - Episode 63 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 Podcast Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 63 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast, Jill and Chris discuss workout challenges while away from home due to care-giving. We found some ways to get some strength training without traditional weights Workouts Some of the recreational activities that we discuss are also work outs. One of our community members has been enjoying wind surfing, which is a huge workout, but probably more rare among our listeners. We have been hiking, walking and biking. We discuss: Staying fit and strong mentally with the added weight of corona restrictions. Keeping positive and how it is similar to marathon training. Food and what...

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Enjoying a Friday night walk

July 26, 2020
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Fit and Strong

The weather got a little cooler Friday evening and I was able to complete my 10,000 steps for the day by taking a short walk around the soccer fields.The sun was beautiful peaking around these trees. Several others were walking, some with their dogs, others with baby carriages. A few bike riders even rode past. The playground at the park is again open and it was very enjoyable hearing the sounds of children playing on the equipment.I thing the simple joys of walking and listening to laughter are things I am grateful for duing this pandemic....

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morning walk

Adding More Walking to My Daily Routine

July 18, 2020
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Fit and Strong

I've been adding more steps than usual to my daily routines and have found some new trails to enjoy as well. While walking isn't a super push push push, I added some dumbbells (#12 and #10) to add alittle extra umph to my walk on Thursday morning. The very humid weather makes it more important for me to get out early. I have found that over the years, I need to be inside and cooler during the mid day heat. Today's temperature is due to get to 93 degrees F (33.88 celcius.) Today's goal, get the walk in before it gets too hot!...

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The Path to Fitness is Often Twisty & Bumpy

The Path to Fitness is Often Twisty & Bumpy

July 6, 2020
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Fit and Strong, Mental Health

My path to fitness is rarely straight, easy or simple. It is complicated. Twisty and Bumpy. Winding, with detours. Fall. Bounce back. Look for new options. When Jill and I ask our podcast guests, "How do you define fit?" They usually answer with something that combines mental and physical fitness. In our podcast and our private Facebook group/community, we talk about both. Life has ups and downs. COVID-19 has been a real adjustment for me. Most of my go-to support systems have changed. Grief is always hard, but made harder during a pandemic. Celebrations are also harder. Just everyday life requires thinking about the steps to keep safe, healthy and strong. I've only been riding my bike about once a week, but it's become a huge help to my...

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