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Interview with Personal Trainer Maria Stadelman – Becoming Elli Podcast Episode 01

January 7, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Fitness, Podcast

Interview with Personal Trainer Maria Stadelman.  Welcome to the first episode of the Becoming Elli Podcast - where women over 50 inspire each other to become fit and strong. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple (iTunes) Podcasts | Android | Google Play | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify | RSS | More In this first episode of the Becoming Elli podcast, we talk with personal trainer Maria Stadelman. Maria has worked with many women over 50. She says that more women of this age are becoming interested in learning how to "lift heavy weights." We talk about exercises, healthy eating, and staying motivated. Furthermore, we discuss: Why weightlifting after the age 50 is so important for women over 50. Practical reasons why this makes sense "Must...

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Three Goals for the New Year

January 2, 2018
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Building Muscle, Fitness, Races, Weight

I asked my mother on New Year’s Day if she was making any resolutions for the new year. She said, “No, I’m past all that.” She’s now 88 years old so I guess that makes sense. I sort of want to be past all that too so no resolutions for me. No, instead I’m setting goals. Is that different than making resolutions? I hope so. Instead of saying, this year I’m gong to lose weight and be fit and healthy, which is what I want to be all year long and not just in this year, I’m trying to set clear definable goals. So, here are my top three goals for this year: Goal 1: Run three half-marathons this year [caption id="attachment_315" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Running[/caption] Last year I ran...

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Grabbing a Quick Walk

December 20, 2017
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This time of year I often feel the stress of not enough time. With only 5 days until Christmas, it feels like a count down for all the things I have to get done. Taking time exercise seems harder to squeeze in when there is so much to do -- parties, gifts, decorating and reconnecting with family and friends. Even when there is "NO TIME", I am trying squeeze in some fresh air and a walk.  I'm trying to get a little exercise at every opportunity. By getting a few more steps in and keeping my metabolism burning, I'm trying not to end up gaining weight during the month of December! After I mailed a package to my sister at the local post office tonight after work,...

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Losing Weight

December 15, 2017
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Fit and Strong, Fitness

The most I weighed in my life was around 215 pounds. I remember that I had to go buy clothes and I couldn't find clothes that fit in the Misses Department and had to go to the Women's Department and start into the larger sizes. It was super depressing. [caption id="attachment_539" align="aligncenter" width="146"] 2008 Photo of Jill[/caption] Around this time, a picture of me in profile was posted on the website for the company where I was working. It was a Christmas party and we were eating at a restaurant. I was horrified when I saw that picture. I looked bloated. Those two things motivated me to begin to lose weight. I've done a variety of things over the years to lose weight and to maintain weight. I thought...

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Becoming an Athlete

December 10, 2017
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Fit and Strong, Fitness

I never did much athletically in my life. I hated gym class in school and was happy to spend my leisure time reading a book.  My favorite activity was dodge ball (yes, we played dodge ball back then) because I could run up towards the line, get hit with the ball and be out. I got to go sit on the bench and watch. I still enjoy reading but I now have to consider myself an athlete. It took me a long time to get here, that's for sure. When I was in my late 40's, I realized that I was overweight and out of shape. I'll look for a photo from that time to share but until I dig one up, trust me. I was out...

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Celebrating a Two Year FitBit Anniversary

December 1, 2017
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[caption id="attachment_476" align="alignright" width="260"] This means that each hour I managed to get 250 steps done each hour.[/caption] I have been using a FitBit to track for two years now. It definitely motivates me to move! I had no idea that I only did between 1500 and 3000 steps a day if I was on a "regular" work day. Probably the best thing is the hourly reminder to get up and take 250 steps. I can find that I'll sit at my desk, only moving my eyes and clicking the mouse, for hours without realizing it. REALLY not healthy to do that. The watch has a little reminder buzz at the 50 minute mark. It makes a difference!! After 2 years, I am pleased that my average...

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Getting Steps Done – When There Is NO Time

November 19, 2017
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Fit and Strong, Fitness, Work Outs

Some of the days it feels like just getting 10,000 steps is unbelievably hard. There is just no time. So I try to trick myself. Make an effort every hour on the hour Take a quick walk through every room in the house (putting away items or gathering clutter to throw away) In nice weather, for a walk around the block In crummy weather, walk thru the office (take the stairs and walk each hall) Set my timer so I have to focus intently on a project and when it goes off, take one more minute to move. There are many days I really can't get steps in - like driving, in meetings or working on the computer - and it is strange, but those are...

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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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