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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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Changing Habits: Making One Change at a Time Works Best for Me

Have you ever tried to lose weight, gain muscle, add some new habits, quit bad ones, exercise more and meet all your goals at once. To me, that's overwhelming! When I first started my journey to better health in 2007, I felt like I had to change everything at once—my eating habits, exercise routine, sleep, and even my mindset. It seemed overwhelming and unattainable. For years, work and family responsibilities had been my top priority. Once my kids were grown and off to college, I suddenly had the space to focus on myself, but I wasn’t sure where to begin. Finding Structure and Accountability One of my first steps was joining Weight Watchers. Looking back, I think the real benefit wasn’t  about counting points—it was the consistency of showing...

Pilates and Gut Health with Charlyn Huss 185

Pilates and Gut Health with Charlyn Huss

#185 - Pilates and Gut Health with Charlyn Huss Download | Play in New Window In this episode of Fit Strong Women Over 50, we talk with Charlyn Huss, a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, movement educator, and gut-health specialist with over 25 years of experience. Charlyn’s innovative approach blends movement science, psychology, and nutrition to help people optimize posture, boost confidence, and achieve lasting wellness. Charlyn is the co-creator of CoreSpring®, a patented Pilates-inspired portable apparatus and training method, and the founder of Playhouse Pilates, a studio that integrates movement, mindset, and gut health to help clients feel their strongest. We discuss: Charlyn’s journey to becoming a Pilates teacher and studio owner What “optimal alignment” means for both the body and life How CoreSpring® works, what makes it unique,...

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The Real Deal About Getting Fit and Strong

Here's what I wish someone had told me years ago: fitness isn't about perfection. It's about showing up, even when you don't want to. Getting fit and strong  isn’t a one stop deal. It’s a long term prospect. You know how they’re always saying, “It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon.” Well, that’s true. In fact, it might actually be an ultra. I'll be honest – I've fallen for the all-or-nothing trap more times than I care to admit. You know the one. Where you're either crushing every workout and meal prepping like a boss, or you're sprawled on the couch wondering where your motivation went. Sound familiar? But here's what I've learned through my own messy journey: becoming fit and strong isn't about those dramatic before-and-after photos....

A Year of Racing at 50 with Lauren Paulson be

A Year of Racing at 50 with Lauren Paulson

#184 Download | Play in New Window Last year Lauren Paulson ran a race every month for her 50th birthday. Those included her first 100 miler, her first 100 K, the SOS triathlon, and the rim2rim2rim of the Grand Canyon. She is also a professor of psychology and the chair of the department and oversees a $15 million grant. So Lauren understands what it’s like to be an aging female endurance athlete who is trying to balance work and life. In a A Year of Racing at 50, Lauren suggested: Find what you love and take little steps towards that. Consistency. It's like a muscle that becomes part of my day. Remind myself of my goal We discussed:   The spark that led her to mark her milestone birthday with 12 months of races. Her...