Episode 38 of Fit Strong Women Over 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 #38 of Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast, Jill and Chris compare 11 popular Protein Bars of 2019 with protein, carbs, fiber and of course taste. Find out which ones we liked the best...
Road Trip Fuel: A Review of the Blueberry RX Bar I recently took a long weekend road trip from Ohio to Rhode Island—about 600 miles each way. On drives like this, I know how easy it is to fall into the trap of grabbing fast food or relying on vending machines at rest stops. Most options along the highway are high in sugar, salt, and fat, and they rarely leave me feeling energized. To avoid that, I packed a small carton of Blueberry RX Bars. I wanted something convenient that would take the edge off my hunger without derailing my healthier eating habits. Why I Chose the RX Bar When I travel, refrigeration isn’t always practical. Protein bars are one of the easiest solutions, but not all of them...
Getting enough protein? Each year I work on eating protein and during 2024 I think I did a really good job getting protein in my weekly meals. I try to look at it by week, rather than by day because it's less tracking. Here are some of the things I put in my grocery cart when I shop each week. Firm Tofu - Although tofu doesn't have much of a taste, I have learned to like the texture and it's easy to flavor with anything else you eat. Often it ends up on the top of a salad. Or as a snack with a little peanut butter. I never ever thought it would be at the top of my list!! But I buy a carton of it...
12 Tips to Get More Protein - Episode 106 Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 106, Jill and Chris discuss the importance of protein in the diet, especially for women over 50. They offer12 different ways to get more protein in your diet. When doing meal planning first figure out the proteins, then adjust for the veggies. Precook protein in a crockpot so you have a lot available ahead of time. Refrigerate to add to other meals. Precook quinoa when doing meal prep. Easy to sneak it into soups, salad, other meals. 20 grams of protein per serving If you are avoiding dairy use plant protein soy- based proteins like tofu tempeh lentils and beans When making a vegetable...
Episode 86 Fit After 50 Forever Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Audible | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 86, Jill and Chris talk with Lisa Bartlett about her running, health challenges and how she stays fit after 50. Lisa Bartlett is an active member of the Becoming Elli community. Last year she began to tell us about training for a marathon but then she ended up having to run it virtually because of the pandemic. She persisted and ran the race and even won first place in her age group. Lisa Bartlett is a 53-year old mom to a 10-year old daughter and special needs teenager, and has a busy real estate business. Lisa was never athletic growing up. Her...
I tried a new bar at the advice of a friend. I wouldn't call it a protein bar, but I would describe it as more of an energy bar. In one word - DELICIOUS. The bar is called Autumn's Gold Grain Free Granola Bar. I tried the cinnamon almond flavor. [caption id="attachment_4302" align="aligncenter" width="240"] Very delicious, grain free bar.[/caption] The simple ingredients are most appealing: almonds, pecans, maple syrup, honey, coconut, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, sea salt and vanilla. After a two hour bike ride I was hungry and this bar was delicious. Must be the honey and maple syrup! It's not only grain free, but gluten free and non GMO. The macros are fat 17g, carbs 11g, and protein 5g. Here's all the details: I like that it won't melt in the hot...
I’ve had to make a few trips out of town this year and I’m wondering if it’s possible to be fit and strong on a road trip. It’s definitely a challenge, Eating While Traveling My trips this year have been road trips. I’ve learned to pack food for the journey because trying to eat on the road is not great. Stopping to eat at a restaurant takes time and choices aren’t great anyway. That leaves eating at a fast food restaurant or grabbing snacks from a gas station. I remember reading Michael Pollan’s Food Rules. One of the rules was don’t buy food where you buy gasoline. There’s a reason for that. Gas stations are now mini restaurants; some have fast food franchises tucked inside the station....
Fit Strong Women in 2019 - Episode 48 Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 48, Jill and Chris review the past year. Both the challenges and successes of 2019 - training, recovery, eating, mental game and plans for next year. Some of the points of discussion in fit strong women in 2019 are: Back pain and recovery Going to the gym MAF - low heart rate training Cholesterol - egg yokes Elimination diet - strawberries Running - restarting with Couch25K Maintaining recovery - rollers and massages Motivation, discipline, habits Yoga Nidra and Yin Yoga Veggie Challenge Strength Training Podcasts in 2019 include: Tap Dancing to Fitness Eating Healthy During the Holidays Adventure Travels with Denise Wakeman Performance Training with Master Women Athletes ...
Besides flying to Italy, all of my travel has been by car this year. I’ve made numerous long car trips this summer. I’m talking about trips ranging from six to ten hours. Those days are hard to get my steps in and hard to eat the way I want. I struggle with this so all I can do is share some of the things I try. I’d sure appreciate hearing from others how they handle long car rides. Entertainment on Car Trips Now, I’m usually alone when I take these trips. In order not to be bored and not to have to rely on the radio while driving through the West Virginia mountains, I make sure to have some music downloaded onto my phone. I also make...
So you've jumped on the quinoa bandwagon (welcome to the club!), but you're getting tired of the same old quinoa-and-vegetables routine. I get it. Even superfoods can get boring when you're eating them the exact same way every single day. The good news? Quinoa is way more versatile than most people realize. There are some creative ways to use quinoa in your cooking. Chris and I have written about quinoa before and came up with some good ideas but you can always use more. Quinoa is a good source of vegetarian protein so it's worth trying to figure out ways to use it creatively. First up, let's talk breakfast. Quinoa porridge is a game-changer for anyone looking to switch up their morning routine. Cook quinoa in milk...