Chris Brown

Getting and Staying Fit After 50

January 28, 2020

-Episode #50: Getting and Staying Fit After 50 . Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode #50, Jill and Chris discuss what it takes to stay fit and strong after 50. We talk about eating habits, exercise routines and finding the motivation to get and stay fit. In this episode we interview each other about: What it takes to not gain the weight back after losing it Favorite meals and go-to recipes Timing of meals Style of eating Favorite exercise routines Increasing happiness Things we’ve learned from the experts What foods we avoid How to stay motivated We invite readers and listeners to let us know what works for them: leave a comment below, email us at chris@becomingelli.com or jill@becomingelli. If you prefer...

Mid January Re-Focus

January 21, 2020

Fit and Strong, Mental Health, Motivation, Weight, Work Outs

There is a certain day in January that recognized as the day most people quit their resolutions. I think I might have hit that earlier than normal. It's been a weird start of the new year: I had taken a flu shot, but still "caught" a bit of something. I participated in an awesome healthy living / self care / meditation / yoga workshop, but ended up having back spasms on the way home. From driving??? Not sure. It took a couple of days with hot rice bags and stretches to get the kinks out. Signed up for a "biggest loser" challenge at the gym. And in 2 weeks, somehow I've gained 2.4 pounds. (Honestly, I think it is salt and timing.) Snow fall the...

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Fighting Processed Food Addiction Dr Joan Ifland

Fighting Processed Food Addiction with Dr. Joan Ifland

January 14, 2020

Fit and Strong, Food and Drink, Motivation, Podcast, Weight

Fighting Processed Food Addiction – Episode 49 Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In Episode 49, Jill and Chris interview Dr. Joan Ifland, a processed food addiction expert. Dr. Ifland has been creating breakthroughs in recovery from food addiction since 1999, when her first popular book was published. In 2018, her textbook, Processed Food Addiction: Foundations, Assessment and Recovery was published. Her insights into fighting processed food addiction follow decades of research and are fascinating. In this powerful episode we discuss: What is processed food addiction? The dangers of food addiction The 11 questions to answer to discover if you have a food addiction The six most common indications of addiction A checklist of symptoms - Diagnostic Criteria for Addictions What addicted eating looks...

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Making Homemade Hummus

January 12, 2020

Fit and Strong, Food and Drink, Recipes

Last night I made homemade hummus and it was delicious. My only complaint with this recipe is that it makes so much! I got the recipe from my VitaMix cookbook but I modified it a little. Ingredients: Chickpeas (aka Garbonzo beans) two 15 ounce cans (one drained, one with liquid) Olive Oil - 1 and 1/4 Tablespoons Lemon Juice - 1/4 Cup of lemon juice Tahini (or sesame seeds) - 2 Tablespoons of Tahini or 1/4 Cup of sesame seeds Cumin - 1 teaspoon Garlic - one clove peeled and mashed Put it all in a blender. Turn on the power. I used the frozen dessert setting for about 2 minutes. It gets whipped into a very creamy texture. So delicious!...

Making 2020 Commitments

January 4, 2020

Fit and Strong, Fitness

I'm starting this year by making 2020 commitments. I guess it is kinda like resolutions, but I'm following Jill's lead of selecting 3 words for the new year. Before I jump into 2020, a quick summary of 2019. Last year was okay when it comes to work outs, but not great. The hardest part was no running, but I had made that commitment to myself. Honestly I really miss it and may do a bit of it in 2020, but it won't be a major focus. My daily calorie burn in 2019 was an average of 25 calories less than in 2018 (according to my FitBit.) It's not that I didn't get enough exercise, I actually spent more active time, it's just I didn't run and I...

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Fit Strong Women in 2019

December 24, 2019

Fit and Strong, Podcast

Fit Strong Women in 2019 - Episode 48 Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 48, Jill and Chris review the past year. Both the challenges and successes of 2019 - training, recovery, eating, mental game and plans for next year. Some of the points of discussion in fit strong women in 2019 are: Back pain and recovery Going to the gym MAF - low heart rate training Cholesterol - egg yokes Elimination diet - strawberries Running - restarting with Couch25K Maintaining recovery - rollers and massages Motivation, discipline, habits Yoga Nidra and Yin Yoga Veggie Challenge Strength Training Podcasts in 2019 include: Tap Dancing to Fitness Eating Healthy During the Holidays Adventure Travels with Denise Wakeman Performance Training with Master Women Athletes ...

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Health Benefits of Kombucha

December 22, 2019

Fit and Strong, Recipes

Have you ever tried Kombucha? Jill introduced me to this type of fermented tea. One day when I went to her place for recording an intro for a podcast she asked me if I'd like one. Honestly I had never tried it before and had a very vague idea of what it is. I've heard it has a "mother", which sounds like making yogurt to me. And I'd also heard about Scoby, but I had no idea about it. (SCOBY is actually an acronym: Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast.) Sounds delicious, right? The flavor is tart and oddly yummy. I found that I really love it on a hot day or when I've been exercising and am thirsty. It really quenches my thirst like most drinks don't....

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Veggie Fritta or Omelet?

December 16, 2019

Fit and Strong

It started out that I was making an omelet for my husband and myself, but after I had all these veggies in the pan, I switched it up to a veggie fritta. It was too big to try to flip! The only real difference is you don't flip it. You cook the fritta from the bottom and the top - Usually by putting it into the oven to brown the veggies and the top. Cheese is usually in these omelets or fritta, but we were out and honestly, I don't think either of us missed it. This was filled with peppers, onions, broccoli, tomato, celery, mushrooms and spinach - nothing extremely "new" - but I'm still going to call it my #veggiechallenge for the week! [caption id="attachment_3840" align="aligncenter"...

Winter Weather Walks

December 15, 2019

Mental Health

Even on the cold overcast days of winter, I love to get outside and experience nature to destress. Those winter weather walks are a treasure. Taking my dog Lady for a walk around a nearby lake, listening to her panting on the trail, watching her ears perk up when she spies a squirrel ahead - those are all simple joys. Sometimes exercise becomes too much measurement and intensity. Getting prepared for the upcoming holidays and travel can be a bit stressful. After a particularly intense week, a walk around an outdoor trail is just the ticket. It definitely makes me enjoy the intense days more. How about you? What do you do to destress during the holidays? ...

Tap Dancing to Fitness

December 10, 2019

Fit and Strong, Podcast

Tap Dancing to Fitness Episode #47 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 Jill and Chris discuss life changes after 50 with Lois Krebs and how she keeps fit with tap dancing. Lois moved from working in a corporate office, went back to school and launched a new career as a nurse. Although Lois felt she was "horrid" when she tried tap dancing in her twenties, she found many advantages when she took up tap dancing again in her 50's. "I noticed the other day, when I go down steps at work I go as fast as I can, down the middle of the stairs, not holding the handrails. My balance has definitely improved." Benefits of Tap Dancing: ...

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