Mark Macdonald

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Mark Macdonald
Macdonald walks through the crowd as he speaks at IDEA world, 2014
Born (1972-06-29) June 29, 1972 (age 51)
San Mateo, California
NationalityAmerican
OccupationNutritionist & Kinesiologist
SpouseAbbi
ChildrenHunter and Hope
Websitewww.markmacdonald.tv

Mark Michael Macdonald (born June 29, 1972) is an American diet, nutrition, fitness & health expert, television star, global instructor and speaker and the author of the New York Times bestselling book Body Confidence. He is also the founder of Venice Nutrition.[1][2][3]

Career[edit]

Mark is the founder of Venice Nutrition and the IBNFC (International Board of Nutrition and Fitness Coaching),[4] author of the New York Times Bestseller Body Confidence[5][6][7]

Venice Nutrition began in 1999 as a nutrition coaching center in Venice Beach, California for general weight loss and muscle toning programs for fitness professionals. In 2003 it developed a national nutrition certification program and in 2006 created an online nutrition program. It provides health and nutrition information through radio, TV and news articles.[8][9] Venice Nutrition has a nutrition certification program and a licensing system that allows health and fitness practices to build a system of nutrition centers that can train and instruct their clients how to live the Venice Nutrition program. Venice Nutrition has certified coaches around the world and has more than 500 Venice Nutrition partners globally.[10][11][12] Mark launched the 8 Week Run weight loss and nutrition program in 2014 featured on the HLN series 8 Weeks New Body New Life,[13] which will also be featured in his upcoming book published by Harper Collins entitled Why Kids Make You Fat and How to Get Your Body Back, which is scheduled for release on April 28, 2015.[14]

Mark has several partnerships with different fitness organizations including IDEA,[15] the American Diabetes Association and the International Speakers Bureau.

Media[edit]

Mark came to public prominence through his being featured as a health expert on various television shows, including The Dr. Oz Show,[16] CNN,[17] Access Hollywood[18] Chelsey Lately,[19] and HLN.[20]

Mark is currently the host of the HLN news segment Transformation Tuesdays.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Get Fit Like Chelsea Handler: Tips From Trainer Mark MacDonald". Fitness Magazine. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  2. ^ "My Miracle Diet (Bacon and Cheese Included!)". more.com. Archived from the original on 19 February 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  3. ^ "Paula Deen encourages eaters to end dishes with "finishing butter"". cbsnews.com. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  4. ^ "Mark Macdonald". ihealthtube.com. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  5. ^ "Best Sellers". nytimes.com. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  6. ^ "The bitter truth about sweeteners". metronews.ca. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  7. ^ "Body Confidence: Venice Nutrition's 3-Step System That Unlocks Your Body's Full Potential". amazon.com. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  8. ^ "10 Foods That Pack on Pounds (and How to Enjoy Them Guilt-Free)". foxnews.com. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  9. ^ "You can be a big 'Loser' at any age". nbcnews.com. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  10. ^ "Mark MacDonald's Body Confidence Helps You Burn Fat Around". dietsinreview.com. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  11. ^ "Macdonald: Keep blood sugar level even to control unhealthy eating". fox13now.com. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  12. ^ "Build 'Body Confidence' With Mark Macdonald's Diet Tips". cbslocal.com. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  13. ^ "HLN 8 Week Challenge: new body, new life!". hlntv.com. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  14. ^ "Why Kids Make You Fat: ...and How to Get Your Body Back". amazon.com. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  15. ^ "Mark Macdonald". ideafit.com. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  16. ^ "10-Minute Workout with Mark McDonald". doctoroz.com. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  17. ^ "10 exercise myths that won't go away". cnn.com. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  18. ^ "Healthy Hollywood: Fab Food Friday – Fall Into A Healthy Diet!". accesshollywood.com. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  19. ^ "Chelsea Handler, Mark Macdonald talk healthy habits". hlntv.com. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  20. ^ "Watch: 'Get it in gear' Monday for 8 weeks!". hlntv.com. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
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