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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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Enough Protein?

Ways I Have Found to Get Enough Protein

Getting enough protein? Each year I work on eating protein and during 2024 I think I did a really good job getting protein in my weekly meals. I try to look at it by week, rather than by day because it's less tracking. Here are some of the things I put in my grocery cart when I shop each week. Firm Tofu - Although tofu doesn't have much of a taste, I have learned to like the texture and it's easy to flavor with anything else you eat. Often it ends up on the top of a salad. Or as a snack with a little peanut butter. I never ever thought it would be at the top of my list!! But I buy a carton of it...

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Do It Your Own Way with Chris and Jill

Episode 169 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast Download | Play in New Window In this episode, we talk together about the successes and challenges of 2024. We realize that everyone is on their own fitness and health journey. Not everything works for everyone, but by following the Becoming Elli community and listening to the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast, we are sure that you'll come away inspired, motivated and having a good sense of what you want to do to stay fit and strong. Some of the highlights included some awesome interviews with guests, learning about new techniques at Podcast Movement 2024 and trying new challenges like eating the rainbow. Some of the things we discussed in this episode: Many great guests and highlights during...

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Becoming Elli Bingo January 2025 - jpg

2025 January Bingo Challenge

We're always looking for a way to improve our health and fitness. Sometimes a new challenge is just what is needed. With that idea in mind, we have devised a 2025 Becoming Elli January Bingo card. Each of the 25 squares offers a suggestion to you for getting more fit and strong like Elli (the Norse Goddess of Aging who beat Thor in a wrestling match.) Although we can't promise you'll be up to beating Thor, this January Bingo 2025 does give you some new ideas and inspiration for the coming year. Feel free to download and print the PDF, or copy the JPG image to your phone!  Let us know when you hit 5 across, down or diagonally! 2025 January Bingo Becoming Elli Card - PDF click...

Red Balsamic Vinegar and Olive My Heart flavored olive oils

Replacing Butter with Red Balsamic Vinegar

Recently we talked with my friend Pat Bissell on the podcast. She shared a variety of ways she stays healthy by adjusting her mindset and with several types of exercises and food swaps. One food swap that really caught my attention was the idea of swapping out butter with a flavored red balsamic vinegar. Pat told us that gets her favored vinegar and gourmet oils at Olive My Heart, a near by independent shop that has a wide variety of choices. I mentioned in a post a few months ago that I have been watching my cholesterol. One of the ways I have been doing that is by using a little bit of olive oil in place of butter on my toast. I'll admit, it does taste...