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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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Encore Presentation - Inspiring Stories of Fit Strong Women Over 50

Encore Presentation: Inspiring Stories of Fit Strong Women Over 50

153 - Inspiring Stories - featuring Wendy Rivard Download | Play in New Window In episode 153, we feature an encore presentation of one of the inspiring stories of Fit Strong Women Over 50. This episode was first released five years ago as episode 31 "Running and Staying Healthy with Wendy Rivard". We wanted to revisit this episode for our listeners who may not have had the opportunity to hear the inspiring stories from her. Wendy is a primary care pediatric nurse practitioner and has been a nurse for 40 years. She loves to run, travel, and also does CrossFit and water skis. We talk about a variety of challenges and ways she has overcome them. Today she told me her new motto is “Don’t count me out!” We discuss: Cross...

Walking in sunshine with Peanut

Walking in Sunshine

I'm finding the motivation to walk again after the winter. It's definitely related to all the sunshine and new flowers that are in bloom. The last few weeks I've had Peanut out on the trails and paved paths in the area quite frequently. Although she's around 12 years old, she's lively and really enjoys the outdoors as much as I do. I find it's a great way to get some additional exercise each day and being in nature really makes me in a good mood.   Spring has arrived in Ohio! These are the first Dogwood flowers I've noticed. Higher temperatures have made them open earlier than usual!...

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Adapting for Health with Maria Molvin

Adapting for Health with Maria Molvin

#152 - Adapting for Health with Maria Molvin Download | Play in New Window | Scroll down for podcast apps In episode 152 of the Fit Strong women Over 50 Podcast, Jill and Chris speak with Becoming Elli member, Maria Molvin about how she finds strategies to stay healthy and fit as she ages. Balancing work, family obligations, focusing on healthy eating, prioritizing sleep, and finding time to be active can be challenging. Maria lives in Northeast Ohio with her husband. She takes advantage of all the great local metro parks and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park to walk and hike. We discussed: How Maria relies on habits over willpower and discipline How she uses her home gym. She has an elliptical. treadmill, stationery bike, and a weight bench. ...

spring mix with onion, brown rice and chicken for lunch

Spring Mix, Celery, Onion, Brown Rice and Chicken for Lunch

What's your go-to on a crazy day? I love a spring mix salad with things I've already got prepped. A one bowl wonder that I am calling a salad. Maybe you do your salads differently. Please let me know! I really enjoy having a salad for lunch and today is no exception. Luckily I had food prepped for the week. I made a batch of chicken in the slow cooker. Cooked a couple of cups of brown rice to add to things. Sauteed some sweet onions. [caption id="attachment_7060" align="aligncenter" width="617"] Since everything was already prepped, I just had to assemble my salad![/caption] Easy healthy lunch. It's not hard when everything is prepped ahead of time. It's one of those crazy busy days for me....

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