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End of 2022 with Chris and Jill- 121 BE

End of 2022 with Chris and Jill

Episode 121 - End of 2022 with Chris and Jill Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In this episode, Chris and Jill reflect on 2022, books read, podcast guests interviewed and healthy eating tips mentioned throughout the year. Some of the topics we discussed include: Eating fiber first, then protein, then carbs. So eating your salad or vegetables first makes sense, then the protein, and then whatever carbs you’re eating. [caption id="attachment_6231" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspe[/caption] Jill recently read the book "Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspe" and we talked about some insights that she learned from it. Water? Before after during? Drinking water before a meal might help you eat less. I’ve read that drinking during or after a meal does...

Ultra Trail Runner Brenda Bland

Ultra Trail Runner Brenda Bland

Episode 120 - Ultra Trail Runner Brenda Bland Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS Jill and Chris met Brenda Bland in the Becoming Elli Facebook group and knew she should be on the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast. Brenda Bland is an endurance athlete who has been running, hiking and biking most of her life. She took up running longer (for fun) in the late 90’s while helping her teenage daughter get more fit and healthy. Running her first ultra in 2003 at age 44, Brenda has run dozens of ultras all over the US, which is one of her favorite types of road tripping. Brenda considers herself an average runner and has worked hard to build and maintain her health though diet,...

Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot

Making Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot

My new favorite thing is making hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot. I like hard boiled eggs because they're good for a snack and can be added to a salad. I also make deviled eggs once in a while. Why do I keep posting things about using my Instant Pot? I like using it because I can walk away from it and not have to worry about something boiling over on the stove or basically paying attention to what's cooking. If you do a search on this website for Instant Pot, you'll find a number of different recipes. We also discussed this on the Fit Strong Women over 50 Podcast, Episode 112 FAQ – Ask Us Anything with Chris and Jill  It's not hard to make...

Thanksgiving Thoughts

Thanksgiving Thoughts

It seems to be a tradition that I post my Thanksgiving thoughts here. I don’t think I’ve posted every year but I’ve caught a few. As you know, this time of year is Thanksgiving here in the US. It’s a day we’re supposed to spend with family and friends, enjoy a large meal, and maybe watch football or play board games. This year we are celebrating the holiday at my house. My son and daughter-in-law are spending the day and are bringing a friend who needs a place to go for the holiday. My brother will also be here as will my boyfriend. It has sort of become a tradition now that we all provide the food that reminds us of our family traditions. I’m roasting the turkey...