ABOUT ME

Welcome to my website my name is Ryan MacIntyre! I am 30 years old and I live in Edmonton, Alberta. I am currently working for Sagiper North America as warehouse coordinator, Corus Entertainment as a promotions coordinator, and Leading Edge Physiotherapy as an office assistant. I love all three of my amazing jobs. Back in 2016 I graduated from Macewan University majoring in Communications. I am Edmonton Oilers fan, Toronto Raptors fan, UFC, and all things football. I enjoy watching sports and cheering ( loudly) my favourite teams on. I like how sports brings people together as a team and creates a community of fans that support the teams. I have a passion for music. Some of my favourite genres are country music, rock, heavy mettle and rap. I am a big Keith Urban fan! I love being able to connect with people on social media and in person. I enjoy being able to share events that go on in my life in the form of blog posts, photos, and videos! I will continue to share my interests in sports, music, photography, swimming, friends, family, ketchup, animals, big bang theory, and so much more on social media. So for all things #RyanYEG follow me on twitter, instagram, youtube and check up on my website for new updates! 

Family

I have a loving family. I have a brother named Dylan and a brother in law named Jayden. They got married back in July, 2015 and I was the best man at their wedding. I am a uncle to their two pugs named Pablo and Gabby. Dylan, Jayden, and the pugs live in Perth, Australia.

Another furry creature in the family is my cat. His name is Sheldon (aka mr Crazy). I also have a dog named Kona. She drives me crazy but I love her to death.

I have an amazing girlfriend named Sarah and we have been dating for 4 years (so long and not long enough). Looking forward to many more years spend with her. She lives in Calgary so the long distance is sometimes tough because I wish I could always spend more time with her.

My parents are very supportive of my work and all the projects I like to take on. My moms name is Barb and my Dads name is Russ. As a family we love to travel, play games, go camping, and eat yummy food together. 

WOrk

I have three awesome jobs. I am very luck and very busy working hard at all my jobs. My first job is at Sagiper North America. I love my job with Sagiper because of my coworkers and the amazing community of the company. We goof around together during our monthly wing eating competitions but then get right back to work and work hard together. A few of my roles are maintaining the sample wall, making architecture kits, inspecting shipping items, and off loading containers.

My second job is working for Corus Entertainment. Some of roles and responsibilities for Corus include setting up our info booths , taking photos for social media, signing people up for Contests, Cruising around the city and get radio clips for 630 CHED, and much more.

My third job is with Leading Edge and some of my roles there are doing paper work, preparing heating packs, cleaning beds, and so much more. I like working there to talk to the patients and because I have always thought human physiology was so interesting when I took it in University. Fun to see the real world of human physiology happen at Leading Edge.

New projects

Check out my newest youtube post, instagram post, or blog post! I try to put out new content every month.

Follow me on social media for updates on projects, videos, and blog posts. 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmacintyre23/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanMacIntyre23 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkOaccrM74UBtar8YHsHyLQ?view_as=subscriber 

SPORTS NEWS

SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS AND TRICKS

In this section I will share some of my favourite social media tools to be effective and efficient. These tips and tricks have helped me with sharing on instagram, twitter and also email! I hope by sharing these with you guys they also help you. Enjoy and let me know of any other tips and tricks you guys have! 

MY TOP 10's

In this section I will share some of my favourite things to do, see, and links attached to help you get started. Some of my top 10’s will include music, food, actives to do in Edmonton and abroad. There are so many things to choose from so thats why I made my tops 10’s for you guys to help narrow down your search. Check in for new posts and I would love to hear what some of your own tops 10’s are. 

Top 10: Ways to Include Exercise in Daily Life

As you know, I have a personal trainer this summer that is helping me to get into shape. BUT you don’t need a personal trainer to get some exercise in every day. Lifting weights is a great way to stay fit at home or in the gym!

1. Walk your dog. Make it a priority for you and your pet to get some fresh air every day.  
2. Jog/Run. This is a great option because it is a) free, b) takes less time than walking to elevate heart rate and get your body warmed up, c) works lots of different muscle groups, d) totally a social activity that can include friends and family!
3. Ditch your car. Opt for a bicycle or walk/bus route to get where you’re going! Save the environment and keep yourself fit! Win win!
4. Challenge your idea of “Date-Night” – either choose an activity that is more physically active than dinner/movie, OR make your destinations bus/walkable and turn it into an awesome adventure.
5. Have a well planned routine that allows for at least 4, 20-min exercise sessions a week (running on treadmill, lifting weights, core/strength training). Aim for the mornings because, as Denise Potvin says, “it’s harder to find excuses to skip the workout!”  GOOD POINT!
6. Take the Stairs. At work or school, in your doctors office, or at the mall, in the train station or anywhere else in your day, it’s as simple as taking the stairs. Just do it. You’ll thank me later.
7. There’s an App for That! There are tons of apps available to help you lose weight by counting your steps and calories. One I have been using and finding helpful is “Lose It” on the apple store. It is colourful and easy to use, so I don’t have to put in a ton of time entering information.
8. Find music that pumps you UP. Listen to music that makes you want to move! Have a dance party in your kitchen, shake it while you brush your teeth, dance at the bus stop. Music makes you feel good, and when you feel good, it’s a lot easier to find ways to move.
9. Make your own food. Go out and select the food you want, cook it yourself, enjoy the heck out of it. You burn plenty more calories purchasing and preparing your food than you dodialling Dominos or Panda Hut Express.
10. Include your family! My bro Dylan and I LOVE to go swimming. The rest of my family loves to go on walks in the river valley, and work out together. In my experience it is WAY easier to stick to your guns with fitness when you have a group supporting you with it!  (thanks mom, dad, and Dylan!)

Those are my thoughts for daily exercise. I hope you found these helpful, I’m still working to include them in my life as well!

Top 10 Gluten-Free Restaurants in Edmonton!

Hey guys! It’s your main man Ryan (mad burger) MacIntyre here again with another TOP 10 that will have you other celiacs sighing with relief!

I have been celiac for a long long time and it is so great to know where you can go out to eat!

Obviously, I love fast food chains so here are a couple that are “Gluten-Free” or “Friendly”

– Boston Pizza

– Dominos

– Pizza 73

– Five Guys Burgers and Fries

– Red Robin

– La Poutine

– New York Fries

– Carl’s Jr.

– Jack’s Burger Shack

And now down to the date-night level places! Here are my Top Ten Places to eat without worry in Edmonton!

In no particular order…

1. Brits Fish and Chips

2. Pampa Brazillian Steakhouse

3. Cactus Club Cafe

4. Delux Burger Bar

5. Famoso

6. Joey’s

7. Haweli (Indian food lovers rejoice)

8. High Level Diner

9. Sushi Wasabi

10. Pearl River Chinese (YES. That really does say Chinese food!)

And for a couple bonus options: Soda Jerks, Mercer Tavern, and Smokehouse BBQ

Those are some yummy looking options buddy! That’s it for me today, enjoy!

My Top 10 Romantic Date Ideas in Edmonton! 

Hey guys, it’s Ryan here again!

I’m having a nice day today and I was thinking about how perfect the weather is for a date night

That got me thinking about date ideas in Edmonton, so here are my top 10!

1. Movie Theatre –

Of course there are the few different Cineplex Odeon theatres in the city. South Edmonton Common has one surrounded in restaurants which makes it an ideal spot for dinner/movie dates. Windermere has a VIP theatre where you can have alcoholic drinks and delicious food while you enjoy your movie!

Also, there are some older theatres in town that are very beautiful and remind us of Edmonton’s history. The Princess Theatre and the Garneau Theatre off of Whyte Avenue are awesome venues to hit for an old timey experience and awesome popcorn!!

Don’t forget to check out the Varscona theatre, the Citadel, the Walterdale, and many more for live theatre! Edmonton is full of great entertainment!

2. Coffee Shop –

A classic Canadian Timmies can go a long ways on a date, so can Starbucks or Second Cup.

But if you want a real Edmonton experience, here are some great coffee shops to check out! 

Duchess Bake Shop, Waves Coffee, Leva Cafe, Credo, Block 1912, Transcend, Remedy, Cha Island, Burrow, Take Five, Nosh Cafe

3. Farmers Market –

A trip to the farmers market might not sound like date material but there is lots to see, taste, and experience at Edmonton’s Farmers Markets and it can be a very romantic trip with your significant other! Plus, you might take home some jam or a pie! Who doesn’t love pie! Please!

4. Hockey Game –

At Rexall Place you can enjoy the Edmonton Oilers or Edmonton Oil Kings games with your favourite players, your date, and some awesome french fries, coke, popcorn, potent Rexall beer, or whatever you feel like having! This is a perfect Canadian date and one that will definitely bring you two closer together! (Go Oilers! and Connor McDavid!) Edmonton is getting a new arena built as well that should make games easier to get to (it’s right downtown!)

5. Football Game –

Let’s cheer on the Edmonton Eskimos (Eskies! Yeah buddy!) at Commonwealth Stadium! We’ll win the next Grey Cup, especially if you bring your date to a game. 

6. Romantic Dinner –

I like the Cactus Club Cafe, Boston Pizza, Earls, Montanas, The Outback Steakhouse, Dominoes Pizza, and Tony Romas, but there are plenty of other great restaurants in Edmonton that you can check out to find your favourites!

7. Walking to Downtown –

Edmonton has lots of festivals to check out year round and many of them are in downtown area!

Churchill Square is also downtown and has many many events going on to go see with your date, from Taste of Edmonton, to Movies on the Square, it’s never a dull moment!

8. Walk in the River Valley –

Edmonton has a kickass river valley that people love to run, walk, and walk their dogs (and cats, true story) in. The leaves and fresh air and rushing river are so beautiful and a great place to get to know someone.

9. Swimming/Working out Together –

Terwillegar Recreation Centre, MacEwan University pool, West Edmonton Mall Waterpark, Millwoods Rec Centre, Queen Elizabeth Outdoor Pool, and other seasonal outdoor pools are awesome ways to stay cool or warm up year round with your loved ones  I love to swim so these are a highlight for me!! Check itttt!

10.  K-Days!

Klondike days, Capital Ex, K-Days, whatever you want to call it, this is some of the most fun you’ll have in the summer! My all time favourite Country Artist, Keith Urban, is performing his new album there, along with lots of other great artists, and I can’t wait to go on all the rides, eat some ice cream, and watch the King of Country in concert!!

So those are my date ideas! Comment what yours are below!

Top 10 Country Artists!

Hey Guys, Here is a list of my top 10 country artists with my reasoning behind each one. I hope you appreciate the answers!

1. Lee Brice – “He has a good beard.”
2. Keith Urban – “His good looks. For sure.”
3. Jason Aldean – “He’s a young buck.”
4. Corey Kent White – “He’s from The Voice. I love The Voice.”
5. Jack Ingram – “He has an awesome style of songs.”
6. Kenny Chesney – “He has great summer songs.”
7. Rascal Flatts – “They have great harmonies and slow songs.”
8. Tyler Farr- “A Guy Walks Into A Bar. Enough said.”
9. Tim McGraw – “He has a great singing voice, like me. The voice of an angel.”
10. Eric Church – “His hats. And he has a great beard. I aspire to that beard, to get the chicks.”

Top 10 Coffee Spots in Edmonton!

Hey everyone,

It’s your boy Ryan (Mac n’Cheese) MacIntyre here with a new top 10 update!

Here’s a list of my top 10 coffee shops to check out this summer in Edmonton! I love my coffee and let me tell you, these are some local treasures!

I am a celiac so I eat gluten-free. Many of the spots below have gluten-free options for all my gluten-free brothers and sisters too!

1. Waves Coffee

• Has gluten-free treats available
• Their piña colada fruit smoothies are delish! (My favourite!)

2. BRU Coffee & Beer House

• At BRU they have the best of both worlds—coffee AND beer!!
• Local Alley Kat beer is offered here!

3. Wild Earth Bakery & Cafe

• Direct-trade coffee is their style. Direct-trade coffee is made form coffee beans that are sourced directly from the farmers that grow them. The farmers are paid a fair wage for their product which means a great cup of coffee and a happy farmer!
• Three locations in Edmonton

4. District Coffee Co. 

• District Coffee Co. also has three brother cafés in Edmonton:

–Elm Café (In Oliver)

–Little Brick Café and General Store (In Riverdale)

–Burrow Grab and Go Café (at Central LRT station)

• District makes their own homemade salted caramels…these babies are to die for!
• Delicious “Earlies” (breakfast sandwiches) available at District and the Elm Café in Oliver.

5. Remedy Coffee

• Remedy has gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan-friendly options available, making them easy to love!
• Outstanding Indian and Pakistani food made in-house, like heavenly butter chicken!

6. Credo Cafe

• Delicious direct-trade coffee available here as well
• They also sell fancy JACEK Chocolates made in Sherwood Park

7. Little Brick Cafe

• They have great breakfasts and lunches and use tons of local ingredients
• House-made original soups daily

8. Hexagon Board Game Cafe

• Hexagon charges only $2.50/person/hour to choose from a huge selection of board games to play!
• They also have delicious coffee and homemade pot pies.

9. Sorrentino’s

• Sorrentino’s has great specialty coffees for those that like a little zip added in!
• Many locations around the city (South side, West, Little Italy, Downtown and St Albert)
• They offer gluten-free PASTA! The south and St Albert locations also have a Pasta Tuesday with 25% off pastas!

10. GF Diner

• 100% gluten-free menu!
• Specialty coffees and gluten-free Glutenberg, Canadian-made beer!
• Lots of breakfast and lunch options

Let me know what you think of the spots and enjoy!

PLAYLISTS BY ME

In this section I will share with you my passion for music and the songs that I listen to. There will be actives listed with the perfect playlist to listen to while out and about. So check back for the newest playlists that I make, let me know what some of your favourite songs are, and feel free to sing along to the songs (I know I do).