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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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Fit Strong Women Over 50 Podcast

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Author: Chris Brown

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Maintaining Weight Loss - Consistency Over Intensity

Maintaining Weight Loss – Consistency Over Intensity

February 10, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Fitness, Motivation, Weight

During the winter months, it can be difficult to stay the course for maintaining weight loss. Long dark nights. Cold blustery weather. We are almost six weeks into New Year's Resolutions and I find that I need a reminder about what I promised myself. Maintaining weight loss. Developing muscle strength. Cultivating good eating habits. Already this year I've not been to the gym on a regular basis as much as I intended. Maybe two days a week instead of my usual four or five. Generally I go skiing down the slopes at a nearby resort during the winter months. This year I haven't been outside as much as I've wanted to, partly due to sub freezing weather the early part of January. Then I've also been dealing with...

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Meet The Hosts of the Becoming Elli Podcast – Episode #2

February 2, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Motivation, Podcast

Episode number 2 of the Becoming Elli podcast introduces Chris Brown and Jill McCauslin, the hosts and publishers of Becoming Elli - where women over 50 inspire each other to become fit and strong. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple (iTunes) Podcasts | Android | Google Play | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify | RSS | More This episode gives a short background on the hosts and provides an idea of what the Becoming Elli podcast, website and community will focus on. It also includes ideas on how to find workout friends. In episode #2 Meet the Hosts of the Becoming Elli Podcast we discuss: How we got inspired to create Becoming Elli Why is it called Becoming Elli Why becoming part of a fitness community...

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Healthy Chili on a Chilly Day

February 1, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Recipes

I love a warm bowl of chili on a chilly day when the weather is beyond brisk and down right cold. Here's my quick and easy go-to chili recipe that I find is both tasty and healthy. I like to use grass fed beef, it has little grease and tastes better to me. I love this on days when the temperature is below freezing outside! Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion - diced (or chunked) 1 sweet red pepper - diced (or chunked) 1/4 pound of beef 1 (15 oz) can of kidney beans - drained & rinsed 1 can of water (I use the kidney bean can as the measuring can) 1 can of Ro*tel diced tomatoes with chopped green chilies 1 shake of cinnamon Heat the olive oil on medium heat and...

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Book Review: The Power of Habit

January 25, 2018
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Book Review, Fit and Strong, Motivation

I recently read a book called The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. And I have been able to change some habits! The book explores how habits work. The author studied how businesses change the habits of their employees as well as how everyday people lose weight, keep it off and start consistently exercising. My big "ah-ha" with this book was to learn to change the thing I do right before the action. I found this description of the book on Amazon: At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, raising exceptional children, becoming more productive, building revolutionary companies and social movements, and achieving success is understanding how habits work. The book explains the 3 parts of...

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Interview with Personal Trainer Maria Stadelman – Becoming Elli Podcast Episode 01

January 7, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Fitness, Podcast

Interview with Personal Trainer Maria Stadelman.  Welcome to the first episode of the Becoming Elli Podcast - where women over 50 inspire each other to become fit and strong. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple (iTunes) Podcasts | Android | Google Play | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify | RSS | More In this first episode of the Becoming Elli podcast, we talk with personal trainer Maria Stadelman. Maria has worked with many women over 50. She says that more women of this age are becoming interested in learning how to "lift heavy weights." We talk about exercises, healthy eating, and staying motivated. Furthermore, we discuss: Why weightlifting after the age 50 is so important for women over 50. Practical reasons why this makes sense "Must...

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Adding Protein to Salads

January 4, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Recipes

I love salads, but find that I am hungry just a few hours after eating a huge salad if I don't have some protein in them. Grilled chicken is my "go to" for adding protein when I eat out at a restaurant, but at home, when I'm cutting vegetables for a salad, I try to find other ways to add some protein. One easy way is to add some beans. I call this Cucumber and Kidney Bean Salad a protein salad because I added a 15 oz can of drained kidney beans. There are only 6 ingredients - with one "surprise" ingredient in the dressing that I bet you haven't tried lately. [caption id="attachment_577" align="alignright" width="350"] Protein salad with celery, cucumbers and kidney beans.[/caption] Salad: Cucumber - sliced and quartered Celery...

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Grabbing a Quick Walk

December 20, 2017
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Fitness

This time of year I often feel the stress of not enough time. With only 5 days until Christmas, it feels like a count down for all the things I have to get done. Taking time exercise seems harder to squeeze in when there is so much to do -- parties, gifts, decorating and reconnecting with family and friends. Even when there is "NO TIME", I am trying squeeze in some fresh air and a walk.  I'm trying to get a little exercise at every opportunity. By getting a few more steps in and keeping my metabolism burning, I'm trying not to end up gaining weight during the month of December! After I mailed a package to my sister at the local post office tonight after work,...

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