In the late 1970's, rising rates of obesity, heart disease and some cancers were blamed on dietary fat. A few early studies linked fat consumption with higher blood cholesterol levels, and suddenly fat was a new enemy. It seemed so simple: eat fat, get fat. So...
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Christie To Go! 45 Minute Level 2 Mat Pilates
A great way to firm up your core! This 45 minute mat Pilates class is perfect for those of you who have mastered my 40 minute mat Pilates level 1 class. It's a balanced workout that will strengthen and lengthen all the muscles of your core. Click here to go to the...
Christie To Go! 40 Minute Gentle Hatha Yoga (previously titled Evening Unwind Yoga)
A Yoga Class To Help You Unwind! This gentle practice is perfect for the end of a long day, to help you relax and prepare for sleep. The class finishes with a guided relaxation that's sure to melt away the stress of your day. Click here to go to the downloads page.
Healthy Recipe: Guilt-Free Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
It's autumn, and here in Vancouver you can't walk a block without passing a cafe offering delicious Pumpkin Spice coffee drinks. The creamy, spicy aromas waft out onto the sidewalk to tempt you with their sweet, warming flavours. Yum! Reality check to the rescue...
Christie To Go! 20 Minute Desk De-Stress Yoga Class
A Yoga Class You Can Do At Work! This 20 minute audio class is designed for you to do while sitting at your desk; it's the perfect antidote to your stressful job. Great during coffee- or lunch-break, or as an awesome start to the day. Click here to go to the downloads...
Christie To Go! 20 Minute Hard Core Workout
Grab a mat and prepare to feel the burn! Thanks to everyone who's requested this challenging, 20 minute hard core workout. It's a short but intense, core-strengthening audio class you can download to iTunes or another computer audio program, or to your smartphone....
Christie To Go! 10 Minute Lower Back Rescue
Lower back pain? Christie to the rescue! If you've ever experienced lower back pain -- and who hasn't! -- this ten-minute audio class is for you. You can do this lower back rescue routine every day to strengthen and lengthen your lower back, and rescue you from pain....
Healthy Recipe: Country Kitchen Blueberry Pie
Vancouver's July heatwave brought out the blueberries earlier than usual and in abundance. At last weekend's West End Farmers Market I bought a huge bag of them -- ripe, delicious and far too many to eat before they spoil. What better reason to make a pie! Try this...
Christie To Go! 40 Minute Basic Mat Pilates Class
You asked for it -- now here it is! My first downloadable Mat Pilates Class is available. This MP3 audio can be played on your computer or phone. Now you can do Pilates wherever you are! Click here to go to the download page.