It's easy to fall in love with almond milk. In addition to its great taste, almond milk is low in fat, high in protein and vitamin E, and naturally cholesterol, lactose and gluten free. But store-bought varieties are often artificially flavoured or high in sugar - not...
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Finding The Right Exercise Mat
If you attend group fitness classes regularly, have you considered investing in a high-quality mat? The right exercise mat can enhance your practice, making the whole class experience more pleasant. If your hands slip forward in Downward Facing Dog (so distracting!),...
Christie To Go! 45 Minute Daily Maintenance Yoga
Your daily dose of mind-body-spirit! Sometimes you really need a yoga class but just can't get to the studio or gym. Wouldn't it be great if you had your own personal yoga teacher you could call on at any time in the comfort of your home? Well, good news! Click here...
Christie To Go! 30 Minute Body Sculpt Volume 1
Trim and tone in the comfort of your home! Can't get to the gym? Is your favourite body sculpt class all booked up? No problem! Click here to download an invigorating full-body workout that will tone and firm you from head to toe. In only half an hour! You don't need...
Homemade Dark Chocolate From Christie’s Chocolate Factory!
I love creating homemade, useful holiday gifts. And I love dark chocolate. (Who doesn't!?) So this year's DIY holiday gifts are a no-brainer: homemade dark chocolate! Making chocolate is so much easier than I'd imagined. You need only 4 essential ingredients, a...
Don’t Be A Turkey! 4 Tips To Help You Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season comes with all kinds of stress, from gift-giving anxiety to dealing with difficult relatives. But the biggest stress-causer of the season, for me anyway, is the parties: all those appetizers; all those chocolates; all that wine; all those calories!...
Fat Is Not Your Enemy: 4 High-Fat Foods That Could Help You Lose Weight
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...
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.