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Thoughts on Goals in Health
We "should" be striving for something.
Wait... Isn't "striving for something" another way of saying "making progress"?
Isn't "making progress" still moving forward?
... I KNOW it is! And moving forward is creating positive change!

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
3 days ago4 min read


You'll Never "FEEL" Ready
Mel Robbin's shared this quote; "You'll never feel ready because ready isn't a feeling - It's a decision." Clients and I have this conversation often when they're waiting until "next week" to "get back to their routine" or waiting until things "calm down" before they're ready to make a change. The "perfect" time to start/do something WILL NOT happen!! You will be MORE ready once you START vs when you're "waiting to be ready". This is common in health and wellness. Here's m

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 193 min read


Client Story: The Starbucks CHOICE
An important element of our nutrition that we RARELY factor in is our "likes and dislikes", "willing to do's and won't do's". THESE ARE CRUCIAL to figuring out your next steps. Also crucial is what the client WANTS in regards to her health, lifestyle and wellbeing.

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 236 min read


A Negative + a Negative (Does NOT) = A Positive
Regardless of whether or not we have "always done something" or something has "never worked" for you, it doesn't mean that adding a habit...

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


Our Approach to Nutrition Habits NEEDS a Refresh
The awesome, Kate Solovieva (Precision Nutrition Master Coach ... and more!) recently shared this as part of her e-newsletter... 👇...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 64 min read


"You 'Should' NEVER Fast"
I got "shoulded" today.

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Sep 114 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


Client Story: When you Discover a Simple Shift in Habit to Create Positive Change
Hey! Remember that post about my self-diagnosed insomniac client I posted recently? If yes! - Thanks for reading it! Carry on here......

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


How can we Re-Learn to Listen to our Body to Help Guide Intensity for Better Physical Health
Let's preface this Zen Blog post by reminding everyone that I am NOT anti-technology; I'm anti-"How-we-use-it" . I am a firm believer...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 238 min read


"There is no spoon"
Practices. Habits. Actions. These three things are the common theme of discussion in my coaching with clients. Here's some facts that...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Dec 28, 20245 min read


"Keep the Goal, the Goal"
These amazing words of wisdom (as usual) come from, Kate "Solo" Solovieva. I absolutely love her work and her approach to deep health.
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Dec 12, 20243 min read


Our Surroundings and Inner Self can Lead us to Healthier Living
This wonderful story, I hope, may inspire some of you to begin to practice changing HOW you approach your nutrition practices.

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 3, 20245 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


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


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


"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
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