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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Strength Training for Women Over 50

It’s Never Too Late to Get Strong: Strength Training for Women Over 50

I'll be honest with you – when I first walked into a gym at 52, I felt completely out of place. All those young people lifting heavy weights, grunting and sweating, while I could barely figure out how to adjust the seat on the leg press machine. But here's what I wish someone had told me back then: strength training for women over 50 isn't just possible, it's one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Why Your Body is Actually Ready for This Let's talk real talk for a minute. After 50, our bodies start losing muscle mass faster than we'd like to admit. It's called sarcopenia, and it's not just about looking good in clothes (though that's a nice bonus). We're talking about maintaining...

Aging with Purpose and Passion with Beverley Glazer 182

Aging with Purpose and Passion with Beverley Glazer

#182 - Aging with Purpose and Passion with Beverley Glazer Download | Open in New Window In this inspiring episode of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast, hosts Chris and Jill sit down with Beverley Glazer, seasoned psychotherapist, empowerment coach, and host of the Aging with Purpose and Passion podcast. With over 30 years of experience helping women overcome adversity and step confidently into new life chapters, Beverley brings a wealth of wisdom and practical strategies for navigating midlife with resilience and authenticity. Beverley shares why she’s passionate about working with women over 50, what it really means to “redefine midlife,” and how we can all reclaim our purpose—even after life’s biggest transitions. From managing the emotional challenges of the empty nest or the end of a...

Amino Acids, Protein, and Creatine with Liz Plosser 181 be

Amino Acids, Protein, and Creatine with Liz Plosser

181 - Amino Acids, Protein, and Creatine with Liz Plosser Download | Play in New Window In episode 181, we talk with the former editor of Women's Health, Liz Possler, about the importance of protein and amino acids for women in midlife for aging well, maintaining muscle, losing weight, and for overall longevity. We discuss: Body composition and the importance of protein for muscle Muscle mass and women over 50 What's the right amount of protein to eat and ways to increase your protein What are amino acids and why they are so important to women over 50 Using supplements and protein powder to be sure you get enough Her experience of adding creatine to her daily regimen Why she uses and recommends Kion Links: Website: www.Lizplosser.com To get a 20% listener...

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Current Workout Routine

What’s Your Current Workout Routine?

I have been mixing up my current workout routine as we have moved from cold weather, to rainy weather and now entering summer hot humid weather. Besides doing the solo routine I've outlined below, I've been doing a lot of walking when the weather is nice and indoor exercise classes when it's raining or too humid.  This is what my current workout routine looks like right now: Monday/Wednesday/Friday routine Five to 10 minute warmup exercises - marching in place, tin man toe touches, side knees, skaters, inch worm push ups and modified jumping jacks. Weighted squats - I use an 18 pound kettlebell (AKA Blue kettlebell) and squat down slowly for a count of four, exhaling on the way up. i currently am doing four sets of 12 squats. Band Holds...

Aging Playfully with Yvonne Marchese 180 be

Aging Playfully with Yvonne Marchese

180 - Aging Playfully with Yvonne Marchese Download | Play in New Window In this vibrant and laughter-filled episode, we’re joined by Yvonne Marchese—a true “Age Agitator” and host of the Late Bloomer Living Podcast. Yvonne is also the author of In Full Bloom: A Guide to Aging Playfully, a professional photographer, speaker, and co-founder of the Age Agitators Club. She's on a mission to flip the script on aging and show us that midlife can be a launchpad, not a slowdown. We dive deep into Yvonne’s inspiring personal journey of reinvention—from fearing invisibility to embracing roller skates, paddle boards, and bold dreams. She shares her perspective on aging that led her to create a thriving community for women who want to age with intention, curiosity, and joy. In...

Changing Habits and Behaviors with Lisa Goldberg 179 be

Changing Habits and Behaviors with Lisa Goldberg

179 - Changing Habits and Behaviors with Lisa Goldberg Download | Open in New Window In episode 179, Jill and Chris speak with Lisa Goldberg, a nutritionist, mindset and weight loss expert. She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. Lisa has been coaching busy, high achieving professionals to lasting weight loss for over 20 years. Her work focuses on teaching her clients how to break their self-sabotaging eating patterns and change their unhealthy relationship with food by making cognitive habit and behavioral changes. Through this mindshift work they lose their unwanted weight and learn how to keep it off for good. She coaches her clients remotely in the U.S and around the world. Lisa is the author of the book Food Fight!! Winning the Battle...

Metabolic Health and CGMs with Dr Paul Kolodzik -continuous glucose monitor

Metabolic Health and CGMs with Dr Paul Kolodzik

#178 - Metabolic Health and CGMs with Dr Paul Kolodzik Download | Play in New Window Jill and Chris interview Dr. Paul Kolodzik, who uses the technology of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in his metabolic health practice. With the use of CGMs, he helps his patients achieve weight loss and improved health. He also has integrated the prudent use of the new weight loss medications into his practice. His new book: The Continuous Glucose Monitoring Revolution, presents a comprehensive program for metabolic health success using CGMs and limited use of weight loss medications. Dr. Kolodzik graduated from the University of Notre Dame and completed medical school and residency at Wright State University where he served as chief resident. He is a founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health...

Global Marathon Runner in her 70's Mary Newell be

Global Marathon Runner in her 70’s with Mary Newell

#177 - Global Marathon Runner in her 70's with Mary Newell Download | Play in New Window In episode 177, Jill and Chris talk with Mary Newell, an inspiration! Mary Newell is a 74 year old runner who started running at 55 and never stopped. She is a mostly retired clinical psychologist. Her two passions are running and travel. She combines them as much as possible. We were introduced to Mary by Wendy Battles, the host of the Reinvention Rebels podcast. (You may have heard Wendy on this podcast in episode 144.)  Mary’s story is inspiring and we really wanted to talk with her on the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast. We discussed: Getting started How she trains Why she loves running How she avoids injury Her two passions of running and travel Her most...

Intermittent Fasting for Health with Laurie Lewis

Intermittent Fasting for Health with Laurie Lewis

#176 - Intermittent Fasting for Health with Laurie Lewis Download | New Window In episode 176, Chris and Jill speak with Laurie Lewis, an Intermittent Fasting and Wellness Coach.  With intermittent fasting as the foundation, Laurie teaches how to break free from the punishment-diet paradigm we live in. She shows how to tune into our body’s inner compass, have a daily eating window, and experience improvements in every aspect of our lives. Laurie has Health Coach Certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Her company is called Fast Forward Intermittent Fasting and she offers customized coaching services. We discuss: Why dieting doesn't work Why she feels so strongly that intermittent fasting for health is important How many hours of fasting vs eating window to start and how to make changes ...

Better Choices for Better Healthspan with Sally Duplantier 175 be

Better Choices for Better Healthspan with Sally Duplantier

#175 Better Choices for Better Healthspan with Sally Duplantier Download | Open in New Window Sally Duplantier is a gerontologist, health educator and researcher. She founded her current company, Zing, with a mission to help older adults live their best lives longer through better lifestyle choices and health equity. She is passionate about increasing Healthspan—the number of years we are free of chronic disease and disability. Sally returned to school in her 60s. She received an MS in gerontology from the University of Southern California and a graduate certificate in Qualitative Research from Indiana University. She was recently accepted into a doctoral program at the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health. Sally is a regular guest speaker for organizations like Stanford University and the American College of Lifestyle...