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Empower Yourself: Practice saying "NO"
I recently finished a "mini-series" here on the Zen Blog, with 16 posts (so "mini" is debatable I guess), and in the process I had some...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
May 9, 20245 min read


"Breaking THE Bad Habit that is Holding you Back"
To follow up on yesterday's Zen Blog post I wanted to share a thought with you, my fellow readers, that I love discussing with clients...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Apr 12, 20245 min read


Listening to your Body... and Coffee
Always learn... Self-experiment.... Be mindful ... Learn to listen to your body... These are all things I remind clients about when...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Apr 11, 20246 min read


Realistic AND Positive Thinking
No this is a not a "Light and Fluffy" or "Flowers and Rainbows" type post. Rather this is a REAL, POSITIVE and COMMON mindset that sets...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Mar 7, 20243 min read


"How Tiny Steps Lead to Big Results"
I want to share the story of one of my long time clients and something he did this year that showed how our coaching approach at Zenergy...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Mar 7, 20243 min read


Where do you rank on your list?
Today, as I'm writing this post, it's Valentine's Day 2024. My wife and I for most of our decades together haven't been ones to...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Feb 14, 20243 min read


Your Exercise and Nutrition may NOT be your Biggest Barrier
Here we are, in 2024, with social media and constant “noise” about things like how to look better and how you’re “supposed” to eat to be...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 5, 20244 min read


The Big Problem with the Scale: How It's Holding You Back Instead of Helping You
I've discussed this often with clients over the years and just had one this morning in regards to "that number" on the scale. "That...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 21, 20237 min read


Reversing the Trend: Why Rest and Recovery Should Be Your Priority
Last week was one of the those life reminders that things will not always go our way and that those challenges (or less than ideal) times...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 20, 20235 min read


A Real Habit that's Impacting our Health
Yes that's right - A real habit / daily practice that's impacting our health... in a NEGATIVE WAY. Matthew Inman (aka "The Oatmeal")...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 13, 20233 min read


Stop "Shoulding" Yourself!
Nobody "should" do anything. Everyone CAN do anything, but no one "should" do anything. Are you with me??? Or have I lost you?? LOL I...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 8, 20233 min read


Simplicity and Clarity Bring Excitement
In April 2021, I finished my year and a half-ish of study to complete my Level 1 Nutrition Coaching Certification through Precision...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 7, 20233 min read


I Did a BIG Thing...
It was mid August 2023. We were prepping for an upcoming busy 6+ weeks at the start of September for the new college soccer season, as...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 30, 20234 min read


The POWERFUL Thing Most People are NOT Doing
Our modern world is a world of MORE and NOW. We are led to the thinking that doing MORE will result in a "better" life; -More happiness...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 27, 20232 min read


"Ah-Ha" Moments in Fasting
I am two months into experimenting with FASTING more than I ever have in my lifetime. It's a very different mindset than I was ever used...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 19, 20237 min read


Freedom of Choice in Health
I came across a very powerful and truthful quote the other day.... "You are free to choose, but you are not free from the consequence of...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Halloween is coming - Time for a Scary Fact!
Wanna hear something scary, sad, frustrating and downright unreal??? I stepped into the fitness and health industry "back in the day", in...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Strong Foundation: Positive Health Practices
Remember "back in the day" when you felt off and it was simply "just an off" day and nothing more? Remember when you didn't instantly...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 8, 20233 min read


Seven Things my Most Successful Clients Do
I'm most likely preaching to the choir here, as most likely those of you reading this are already doing most of these things. However, I...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 2, 20233 min read


Recharge Time can be a Great Reminder of... Time
This past weekend we enjoyed some time at our family cottage. I told my wife, this weekend just seemed extra relaxing for some reason. ...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 25, 20233 min read
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