It's Ok to be Satisfied
I've had two very cool things happen today with two seperate people, and both situations were reminders that it's ok to be happy with...
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Derek
- Jan 23
- 3 min
Creatures of Habit
Human beings are creatures of habit without question. Quite often, our habits build so slowly and progressively, that over time we don't...
Derek
- Jan 19
- 2 min
Improve your Health with the GSPA Model
Yep. GSPA. Not sure how to pronounce this acronym... but there its - GSPA. GSPA stands for: Goals ~ Skills ~ Practices ~ Actions This...
Derek
- Jan 18
- 4 min
"We're Talking About Practice"
To quote Alan Iverson, from the infamous interview back in in the early 2000's, "We're talking about practice. Not the game... not the...
Derek
- Dec 30, 2022
- 4 min
2023 Guide to Cut Through the BS!
I will make a prediction: 2023 WILL NOT be slowing down the noise out there regarding our health and "how we should get healthy". Most...
Derek
- Dec 30, 2022
- 4 min
What are YOU Learning about YOURSELF?
It's very easy to get caught up in the noise isn't it? It's loud. It's constant. And it's everywhere today. Every marketing campaign,...
Derek
- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
"I Don't like Doing Exercise"
Full disclosure: I couldn't think of a better title, and it's hopefully a little bit of click-bait! LOL This is something I've heard...
Derek
- Dec 8, 2022
- 3 min
We have more than ever; yet we're failing
Not the most wonderful title to a post is it? Honestly though, why should we sugarcoat it? -We are living longer than ever in human...
Derek
- Dec 8, 2022
- 4 min
The Myth of "Perfect Balance"
We all seek balance in various ways in our daily lives. Many of us seek that "Work-Life" balance, don't we? The thing is, there is no one...
Derek
- Nov 29, 2022
- 5 min
Be Proactive - Ensure Solid Foundations
Humans are funny creatures aren't we? Aside from funny, we're also very complex in many ways. With that, it's very hard to break things...
Derek
- Oct 6, 2022
- 3 min
Coach D's Favourite Health Books
Let me start by saying, I'm a firm believer in the fact that there is NO "one-size-fits all" in health (or most things in life). In...
Derek
- Sep 9, 2022
- 5 min
The Acropolis - Creating Memories on Step at a Time
The Acropolis of Athens. Home of the famous, Parthenon and several other ancient Greek structures that date back to the fifth century...
Derek
- Aug 3, 2022
- 4 min
Knowing what you DON'T want
Health & happiness mean something different to all of us. Some people want the strict rules and rigidity of an exercise and nutrition...
Derek
- Jul 25, 2022
- 3 min
Your IDEAL Time for Exercise
I've missed morning runs/walks. This was a shot taken coming back up over the hill on the home stretch of my morning run today (I know,...
Derek
- Jul 21, 2022
- 4 min
Accountability and the Basics
Over two decades in the fitness and health industry has time and time again shown two things: 1) The basics work 2) People want / need...
Derek
- Jun 22, 2022
- 3 min
Sense of Community
It's something so many of us have missed throughout the pandemic, and it's an essential part of our overall health; Sense of Community....
Derek
- Jun 9, 2022
- 3 min
Everyday Life is Just the Same
Catchy title I know? (Best I could think of... hehe). It's true though! One of my many hobbies and interests is fly fishing. My in-laws...
Derek
- May 10, 2022
- 4 min
A Band of Three Superheroes
This is a story that will fill you with negative emotions; Sadness, anger, frustration, disgust... but it will also fill you with joy,...
Derek
- Jan 7, 2022
- 2 min
Healthy lifestyle can Create Memories
Adapting healthy lifestyle practices can truly create memories you wouldn't even think of! It's just another positive outcome of taking...
Derek
- Oct 20, 2021
- 5 min
Mother Nature's lessons from the Trail
Yep! Yet another trail running post. I can't help it. I love that I've rekindled my love for the trails, by finding somewhere that's...
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