Chrissy MacDonald
Chrissy MacDonald is a Freelance Writer and Registered Yoga Teacher. She is a former Certified Fitness Trainer and has presented healthy living workshops to many organizations and businesses over the years. Chrissy blogs about health and fitness and general stuff at Everyday Matters. She has been a member of the Professional Writers' Association of Canada since 2003 and has been published in several newspapers and magazines including Cottage Magazine, The Chronicle Herald, The Cape Breton Post and The Powell River Peak. Chrissy lives in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, with her husband and two Siberian Huskies, Max and Molly. When she's not writing, Chrissy loves to practice yoga, read, walk her dogs and keep in touch with her two children who have left the nest.
Latest Articles
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Five Lower Back Yoga Poses for Gardeners
Before you start to garden, strengthen your lower back and abs with five easy yoga poses to prevent lower back strain and pain from gardening.
Feb 10, 2011
- Chrissy MacDonald
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Firm Up and Lose Weight with Resistance Training
Resistance training will help you lose weight, fight middle-age weight gain, and keep your body fit, toned and young.
Feb 8, 2011
- Chrissy MacDonald
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Aerobic Fitness: Exercising in the Target Heart Rate Zone
To get the most from your cardio workout, spend about 20 minutes in the target heart rate zone. Learn to easily calculate your target heart rate.
Feb 8, 2011
- Chrissy MacDonald
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Aerobic Exercise: Lose Weight and Improve Heart Health
Aerobic exercise such as running, biking and swimming will strengthen the heart and lungs and burn calories fast to help you lose weight.
Feb 8, 2011
- Chrissy MacDonald
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Taco Mix and Spaghetti Sauce Mix Recipes
Make your own healthy convenience foods with these easy make-ahead recipes for tacos, tortillas wraps and spaghetti sauce.
Feb 6, 2011
- Chrissy MacDonald
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Healthy Nut Mix Recipes
Nuts are a delicious and nutritious alternative to processed snack foods. Make a batch of these nut mixes ahead of time for a convenient snack anytime.
Feb 4, 2011
- Chrissy MacDonald
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Homemade Soup Mix Recipes
Homemade soups are nutritious alternatives to store-bought soups. Make easy soup mixes ahead of time for barley, chicken, beef and vegetable tomato soups
Feb 4, 2011
- Chrissy MacDonald
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Healthy Cereal and Pancake Mix Recipes
Making your own breakfast cereal and pancakes is a convenient and nutritious alternative to store-bought packaged mixes.
Feb 4, 2011
- Chrissy MacDonald
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Homemade Baking Mix Recipes
Make easy pre-made mixes to have ready to bake delicious cookies, biscuits, muffins and pancakes with a few simple ingredients.
Feb 4, 2011
- Chrissy MacDonald
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Healthy and Mindful Eating
Eating healthy foods mindfully is necessary for weight control as well as mind and body fitness.
Jan 30, 2011
- Chrissy MacDonald
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