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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The Gift of Aging with Suzy Rosenstein

The Gift of Aging with Suzy Rosenstein

#191-The Gift of Aging with Suzy Rosenstein Download | Play in New Window This week, Jill and Chris talk with Suzy Rosenstein, master certified life coach, midlife mentor, and host of the Women in the Middle podcast. Suzy has helped thousands of women who feel stuck in midlife rediscover clarity, joy, and purpose. Her signature blend of humor, curiosity, and encouragement inspires women to see aging not as something to fear—but as an incredible opportunity. Together, we explore the mindset traps that keep women stuck, how to embrace aging with intention, and why midlife can be one of the most meaningful and fulfilling chapters of life. We discuss: Why Midlife Women Get Stuck - Suzy explains the common mental traps and limiting beliefs that hold midlife women back—including fear of...

Journey to Fitness with Melissa Wilson

Journey to Fitness with Melissa Wilson

#190 Journey to Fitness with Melissa Wilson Download | Open in New Window In this inspiring episode, Jill and Chris chat with Melissa Wilson, a vibrant grandmother who’s redefining what it means to be fit and strong after 60. Jill met Melissa at the gym and has watched her incredible transformation firsthand — from hesitant beginner to confident, strong, and motivated athlete. Melissa shares her personal fitness journey, the turning point that motivated her to start, and how her mindset and lifestyle have evolved along the way. She opens up about challenges, surprises, and the role that community, consistency, and courage have played in her success. Whether she’s tackling a tough challenge like the Murph, perfecting her lifts, or planning her next goal, Melissa shows that it’s never too...

Mediterranean Diet with Chris and Jill 189 be

Mediterranean Diet with Chris and Jill

189 - Mediterranean Diet with Chris and JillDownload | Play in New Window In this episode of Fit Strong Women Over 50, we’re diving back into one of our favorite topics — food! Many of us reach a point where we want to eat healthier, feel better, and still enjoy the foods we love. This past summer my doctor has recommended that I follow the Mediterranean diet, which inspired this episode all about three of the most researched and effective eating styles for women over 50: the Mediterranean, DASH, and MIND diets. We talk about what makes each plan unique, how they overlap, and why they’re all considered top choices for long-term health and wellness. What We Discuss How the Mediterranean diet became the “gold standard” for overall health The...

women over 50 fitness community

Stronger Together: What I’ve Learned from the Becoming Elli Community

When Chris and I started Becoming Elli, we were searching for answers—and connection. Like many women over 50, I wanted to get stronger, healthier, and feel confident in my body again. But most fitness spaces didn't seem to understand what that journey looks like for us. So we decided to create one. You can read more about our story and why we started this community here. What began as a simple idea has blossomed into a vibrant, supportive community. Every day, I'm inspired by the stories you share: women running their first races, lifting heavier weights than they ever imagined possible, and rediscovering joy in movement. Why We Cheer Each Other On You know what I love most about this community? Watching how we lift each other up....