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"No Thank You"
The wonderful words of Coach Kate Solovieva (PN Master Coach), from her newsletter
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Aug 93 min read


Reprioritizing Health: Why Basic Healthy Behaviors Matter More Than Trends
Precision Nutrition recently shared this in their newsletter... A survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 73 min read


Get OUT of your norm, to get INTO your routine
We just arrived back from our family trip to Newfoundland to visit our "Newfoundland Family". It's my favourite place on Earth. It's...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 63 min read


The Avoidance of EASY in our Health Habits
I currently devouring the (long overdue read) "Tiny Habits" by BJ Fogg . This morning's quote really emphasized why so many of us...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 244 min read


Resilience Cannot be Achieved when you Practice Avoidance
It was a hot day (as we've had many of this summer). I had the opportunity to get a run in after lunch before doing some work from home....

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 146 min read


The Impact of Positive Self-Talk
Only YOU know the conversations that are going on in your head each day. Let's be honest, it's probably for the best right? Many of us...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 255 min read


Another Argument to Harness the Basics
As a Precision Nutrition (PN) Coach, it's not hard to figure out that I LOVE PN's work. The balanced, client-centered approach to...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 194 min read


What if...?
There's a sticking point for too many people that is, their own mind . When hear the words health and fitness, we immediately jump to...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 116 min read


Be Your own Experiment
I came across a kettlebell routine by complete accident a couple weeks ago (as of writing this post). Apparently, the routine was on...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 94 min read


Prioritizing Health Over Hustle
I came across a quote that was excellent and relating to discussions I have often with clients surrounding taking time for themselves...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 63 min read


A Modern Human Paradox
I had a common conversation the other day with a client who was experiencing some discomfort. The question I consistently ask...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
May 294 min read


Healing from Within: Healing Activities for a Happier You
How often do you do an activity for the sole purpose of feeling GOOD? How often do you do an activity for the purpose of HEALING? 🤔...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
May 235 min read


Guest Post: "A Pause in the Rain: Exploring the Soul of Nature"
Very excited to share this guest post with our Zen Blog followers. I'm in love with this!
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May 224 min read


“When YOU are proud of yourself, YOU hold all the power”
I'm currently reading "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins. Personally, there's some much needed things to hear and begin practicing...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Apr 232 min read


Empowering Your Deep Healthy: "It’s All About YOU, Not Me"
Oddly enough, within a 24hr span I had this exact converastion with two different clients. However, I was glad it happened as this is...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Apr 214 min read


Breaking Down Reality: Physical Activity Time vs Phone Use
"I have no time" is one of the primary reasons for not being active and moving our bodies. As with anything in our health, the answer...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Apr 13 min read


How Flexible Are You?
Although physical flexibility is a good thing, that's not what we're talking about here - Got ya! 😉 I want to pose the question about...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Mar 314 min read


Are Your "Excuses" Actually Symptoms of Your Reality?
I had a wonderful conversation the other morning with a client, and it's a common one. The theme was " excuses" ... But are they really??...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Mar 183 min read


What Do we Need in our Approach to Deep Health as we Age?
Back in 2022 I shared a post on the topic of age . I more recently shared a post not about aging but rather the stories we tell...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Mar 104 min read


Take Control: Setting Boundaries for Protecting Your Time
I just came back from my teeth cleaning here in town with my dental hygenist, Tasha. She had a student with her today from Canadore...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Feb 286 min read
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