Welcome to Becoming Elli

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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Monday - Friday working out
Saturday - Sunday and eating right!

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Fit Strong Women Over 50 Podcast

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Sleep for health and fitness

Sleep for Health and Fitness

Getting sleep for health and fitness is crucial for me. From time to time I ask myself, "What's the MOST important thing I can do for my health and fitness?" My first thought usually revolves around food. Something that I shouldn't eat. Or something that I should eat more of. Then I think about exercise. Am I getting enough? Of the right kind - not too much cardio and not enough strength right? But what I have found is the very most important thing for me is getting enough sleep. Followed up by drinking enough water. Those are two really simple things actually, but also some of the first to go when I get busy and stressed. While the right foods and the right exercise is so important, I...

Party and Diet with Kerstin Schulze

#173 Party and Diet with Kerstin Schulze Download | Open in New Window In episode #173, Jill and Chris talk with Kerstin Schulze, a powerhouse in both entertainment and wellness. Originally from Germany, Kerstin’s journey began with a silver medal at the Junior Olympics in Berlin. From there, she pursued her love for performance with formal theater training and a business degree before making her way to Los Angeles. Kerstin’s acting career is extensive. She’s worked with many well-known actors and directors. To check out her acting life, click the link to find her IMDb page. She founded Party and Diet 24 years ago. It's an innovative fitness company that specializes in providing tailored nutritional and exercise programs, now designed specifically for individuals aged 40-75. We discuss: The challenges of maintaining...

commitment and focus

Commitment and Focus

The purpose of today's post is to recommit my focus to staying fit and strong.  Recently my sleep and stamina have been in short supply, so I'm starting again.  Getting comfortable with starting again (and again and again) is probably the most important thing I've learned in the nearly 18 years I've been focusing on getting and staying fit. I'm sharing this in case someone else is also at the stage of starting again. Today I needed a bit of help from AI in figuring this out and I asked about getting stronger. These steps will help, but only if I actually do them. So this is what I'm thinking about for restarting my commitment and focus on strength building: Building strength requires both physical and mental commitment....

Quick Go to Dinners

Quick Go-To Dinners with Becoming Elli

#172 Quick Go-To Dinners with Becoming Elli Download | Open in New Window In episode #172 Jill and Chris explore quick go-to dinners that are easy to make and healthy for those nights that you are rushed and tempted to make less healthy choices. We feature quick go-to dinners from these individual episodes: Amanda Nighbert - episode #96 Living Energized and Nourished with Amanda Nighbert Carol Simpson - episode #109 Rock Climbing and Yoga with Carol SimpsonJone Carpenter - episode #104 Find Your Tribe with Jone CarpenterJoyce Guenther - episode #107 Bicycling all 50 States with Joyce GuentherKatie Orlando - episode #114 Sharing Love of Tennis with Katie Orlando Kristin Kirkpatrick - episode #82 Nutrition for Women over 50 with Kristin KirkpatrickLisa Bartlett - episode #86 Fit After Fifty Forever...