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#173 Party and Diet with Kerstin Schulze

In episode #173, Jill and Chris talk with Kerstin Schulze, a powerhouse in both entertainment and wellness.

Originally from Germany, Kerstin’s journey began with a silver medal at the Junior Olympics in Berlin. From there, she pursued her love for performance with formal theater training and a business degree before making her way to Los Angeles.

Kerstin’s acting career is extensive. She’s worked with many well-known actors and directors. To check out her acting life, click the link to find her IMDb page.

She founded Party and Diet 24 years ago. It’s an innovative fitness company that specializes in providing tailored nutritional and exercise programs, now designed specifically for individuals aged 40-75.

We discuss:

The challenges of maintaining vitality, strength, and balance during perimenopause and menopause
Why her website is named Party and Diet
Her suggestions for different types of exercises for women over 50 who are just starting out
Work out with weights two days a week, one day heavy and the other day lighter weights with higher volume
Cross training with yoga, group walks, balance, flexibility, stretching on days you don’t lift weights
The biggest mistake when people start an exercise routine is too far, too fast, too long.
Consistency everyday rather than too much once a week
Recommendations for seated squat, table push ups, using a band and the importance of protecting your back
What is meant by vacuuming your abs
The value of hanging from a monkey bar
Diet: the power of plants, getting enough protein,

Links:

Her Website: PartyandDiet.com
Instagram @PartyandDiet
Arbonne plant based proteins
Video with Exercise Fundamentals focusing on good form for squats, lunges, pushups, vacuum abs
Her IMDb page with video clips and photos

Our podcast continues to be among the top podcasts for women over 50, especially in the health and fitness categories. See our ranking in the top 2% of all podcasts here.

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#142 Better Health and Wellness through Nutrition with Sarah Koszyk

In episode 142, Jill and Chris talk with Sarah Koszyk, MA, RDN. She is an award-winning Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist and the co-founder of MIJA Naturals, a green beauty wellness company, As a Registered Dietitian and Food & Nutrition Expert, Sarah understands the power that food has on our bodies. She knows that consuming the right foods can enhance one’s beauty, nourish one’s soul, and restore one’s health.

She works in the San Francisco Bay Area of California with technology firm CEOs, executives, and employees, Bay Area families, as well as professional, elite, and collegiate athletes. She also has nationwide and international clientele.

Sarah is a published author of four books, all based on whole foods for optimizing health, wellness, and beauty.

We discuss:

The mistake of going from “zero to hero”
Importance of protein following a workout
The importance of snacks and about her book: 365 Snacks for Every Day of the Year: Snacks Under 250 Calories At Home, At School or Work, On the Go, At a Convenience Store, or For Your Sweet Tooth
Peruvian super foods like Maca, Goldenberry and Cacao
Tips to not overeat during the holidays.
Embracing the hunger
Paying attention to protein and colors of food… as well as focus on fiber, water and protein
Her favorite sheet pan recipes
- Lemon Pepper Chicken with Roasted Green Beans and Yellow Potatoes
- Sesame Salmon with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
Learning about food sensitivities using a FodMaps elimination diet
Mija products like her coffee creamer with coconut milk powder and Lions Mane Mushroom powder to enhance cognition

Links for Better Health and Wellness through Nutrition with Sarah Koszyk:

Her books are available at her website: SarahKoszyk.com
The products mentioned in this episode. SuperStar and Galaxy Cloud Creamer are at her MIJA Naturals website.
To receive a 20% discount on her products, use the discount code: BECOMINGELLI when you check out from her shop at MIJA Naturals