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Why I Listen to Podcasts

Why I Listen to Podcasts

March 19, 2020
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I decided to think about and then share why I listen to podcasts. If you’re reading this blogpost, you’re probably aware that Chris Brown and I are co-hosts of our Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast. We’re obviously predisposed to listen to podcasts since we produce one regularly. I did listen to podcasts well before Chris and I thought we should start one. My brother recently was housebound while he recovered from an injury. I suggested that he listen to podcasts when he wanted to lie down to rest but maybe didn’t really want to sleep. He wasn’t really aware of podcasts so I suggested a couple that I thought he would enjoy. I pointed out that it might be enjoyable just to listen to something without...

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Maintaining a Healthy Mindset

March 15, 2020
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Today's post is a compilation of ways I'm maintaining my healthy mindset and keep my mental resiliency. During this challenging week, I've exercised three times, but am finding my anxiety start to creep up because I'm challenged with uncertainty. Mental attitude is key. Usually cardio and a good workout keeps the creeping anxiety away, but this past week has been a challenge. This challenge is a different kind of long haul than running a long distance, but keeping good mantras in my head will definitely help! Part of this list is keeping a positive mental attitude and another section is a distraction from deluge the constant texts, emails and social media news about the virus. While I want to stay informed, I know that for me, it's important...

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Veggie Delight - Exploring Bitter Greens, Dressings and Soup Recipes

Veggie Delight – Exploring Bitter Greens, Dressings and Soup Recipes

March 10, 2020
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Veggie Delight - Bitter Greens, Dressing and Soup Recipes - Episode 53 Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode #53 of Fit Strong Women Over 50, Chris Brown and Jill McCauslin discuss various ways of getting more vegetables into their meals every day. Some of the recipes that we discussed in this veggie delight podcast episode include: Veggie blender dressing - yellow squash, carrots with liquid of olive oil, lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. Cabbage soup - cabbage, carrot, onion, celery, diced tomatoes, green beans, stock. Freeze for later. Add beans and greens with oregano or cooked chicken or sauteed zucchini or kale or potatoes to create variations for lunch or dinner. Taco seasoning with black beans makes a TexMex. Cowboy Caviar - chop up raw...

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Mary's Gone Crackers

A review of Mary’s Gone Crackers

February 27, 2020
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A review of Mary’s Gone Crackers? Have I gone crackers? A good question, I suppose, but I love these crackers. They’re crispy and they taste great alone or with a topping. I like to smear goat cheese on them for an easy snack or as a side dish with a bowl of soup. I frequently pack them in my lunch. They’re great with my usual salad. A co-worker asked about them and I gave her one to sample and now she’s a convert too. We sit together in the lunch room and munch on our crackers. Mary's Gone Crackers These crackers are gluten free, nut free, egg free, and dairy free. They are a great vegan snack. I like these crackers despite being free of everything. Rather, I like...

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Sustaining Weight Loss using Vegan Eating & Intermittent Fasting

Sustaining Weight Loss using Vegan Eating & Intermittent Fasting

February 25, 2020
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Sustaining Weight Loss using Vegan Eating & Intermittent Fasting  – Episode 52 Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode #52, Dawn Maloney is interviewed about sustaining her weight loss. Dawn is wife, mother, realtor, and mostly vegan intermittent faster. With 130 pounds fluctuation between her highest adult weights, Dawn needed to find a sustainable eating and movement lifestyle to help her consistently live a healthy life. Through intermittent fasting, plus a nearly 100% vegan lifestyle, she has finally found the balance she wanted. Topics and resources we discussed: Lifetime of dieting started right after high school. She started a vegan way of eating in 2016-early 2017. She lost weight but stalled after a while. After starting intermittent fasting in November 2019, she is doing well with...

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Gyata Stormon

On The Ball with Tennis Expert Gyata Stormon – Episode 51

February 11, 2020
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Fit and Strong, Fitness, Food and Drink, Podcast

On The Ball with Tennis Expert Gyata Stormon – Episode 51 Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 51 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast, Chris and Jill continue to explore the different ways that women over 50 find to be fit and strong. In this episode, we talk with Gyata Stormon, tennis coach, author, and yoga instructor. Gyata is the author of the recently published On the Ball: Doubles Tennis Tactics for Recreational Players. Currently living in upstate New York, Gyata has lived all over the world. Dealing with health and fitness in different places gives her a unique perspective on how the Becoming Elli community might benefit from tennis and yoga. Gyata gives us advice on how to begin playing as...

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Cold Winter Weather Workouts

Winter Weather Workouts

February 8, 2020
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With the weather we have had in Northeast Ohio this week, 90% of my workouts have been indoors. But today I'm going to talk about the joys of winter weather workouts because today I witnessed a lot of motivational people this morning when I stopped by the Prediction 5K Run. It was snowy, icy and cold...

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Getting and Staying Fit after 50

Getting and Staying Fit After 50

January 28, 2020
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-Episode #50: Getting and Staying Fit After 50 . Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode #50, Jill and Chris discuss what it takes to stay fit and strong after 50. We talk about eating habits, exercise routines and finding the motivation to get and stay fit. In this episode we interview each other about: What it takes to not gain the weight back after losing it Favorite meals and go-to recipes Timing of meals Style of eating Favorite exercise routines Increasing happiness Things we’ve learned from the experts What foods we avoid How to stay motivated We invite readers and listeners to let us know what works for them: leave a comment below, email us at chris@becomingelli.com or jill@becomingelli. If you prefer...

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Mid January Re-Focus

January 21, 2020
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Fit and Strong, Mental Health, Motivation, Weight, Work Outs

There is a certain day in January that recognized as the day most people quit their resolutions. I think I might have hit that earlier than normal. It's been a weird start of the new year: I had taken a flu shot, but still "caught" a bit of something. I participated in an awesome healthy living / self care / meditation / yoga workshop, but ended up having back spasms on the way home. From driving??? Not sure. It took a couple of days with hot rice bags and stretches to get the kinks out. Signed up for a "biggest loser" challenge at the gym. And in 2 weeks, somehow I've gained 2.4 pounds. (Honestly, I think it is salt and timing.) Snow fall the...

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Becoming Elli is for women over the age of 50 who are focused on healthy living and getting fit. We discuss fitness, nutrition, and ways to age gracefully. Our mission is the same as our podcast: to become (and stay) Fit Strong Women Over 50.

Chris Brown & Jill McCauslin

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