Coach JP's Journey, Mindset & Behaviour, Community & Updates
JP Siou
This Movember, I’m Moving for Something Bigger

This Movember, Coach JP Siou takes on a 300+ km (MAYBE 600 km?) challenge to raise awareness for men’s health and mental health. Follow his journey of movement, reflection, and healthy masculinity as he shares honest stories, daily updates, and conversations that remind us real strength means showing up and lifting others.

This Movember, I’m Moving for Something Bigger
Mindset, Lifestyle, Nutrition
JP Siou
How to Eat for Joy and Still Make Progress ...

Holidays don’t have to derail your progress. Learn how to enjoy Thanksgiving meals with intention, balance, and zero guilt. From mindful eating habits to simple portion cues, this Fit Foodie Friday guide shows how to celebrate food for joy and connection while still honouring your goals — no restriction required.

How to Eat for Joy and Still Make Progress (Especially During the Holidays)
Nutrition, Lifestyle
JP Siou
Why Buying Local Produce is Always a Smart ...

Buying local produce in BC isn’t just about tariffs—it’s about fresher, more nutritious food, a stronger local economy, and sustainability. Learn why choosing BC-grown fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, and seafood supports your health, community, and environment. Discover where to find the best local options and how small changes can make a big impact.

Why Buying Local Produce is Always a Smart Choice (Not Just Because of Tariffs)
Sleep, Lifestyle
JP Siou
Night Owls and Early Birds: Proven Strategies ...

Discover practical tips for better sleep, whether you’re a Night Owl or an Early Bird. From creating healthy routines and optimising your environment to using tools like sleep tracking, supplements, and napping, this guide will help you wake up refreshed and energised every day.

Night Owls and Early Birds: Proven Strategies for Better Sleep
Mindset, Nutrition
JP Siou
How Feasting Traditions Connect Us: Mindful ...

Exploring the role of feasts throughout history, highlighting how they foster connection, reinforce cultural values, and celebrate abundance, this post examines our evolutionary tendency for overconsumption during feasts and offers strategies for enjoying these occasions mindfully without compromising health. By approaching communal meals with intention, we can maintain balance and celebrate without overindulging.

How Feasting Traditions Connect Us: Mindful Eating Tips for Holiday Celebrations

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Why This Time Can Be Different (If You Let It Be)

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Why This Time Can Be Different (If You Let It Be)

January fails for most people because they repeat the same urgent, all-or-nothing approach. This piece reframes why past Januarys broke down, how self-trust gets damaged, and what changes when you swap hype for calm, durable discipline you can actually sustain.

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You Don’t Need a Reset, You Need Direction

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You Don’t Need a Reset, You Need Direction

Reset culture is seductive, but it’s brittle. If you want real change this January, focus on direction, not perfection. Learn how to build consistency that survives weekends, holidays, and low motivation, using permission, resilience, and a simple plan you can repeat.

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Days Off Don’t Derail Progress

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Days Off Don’t Derail Progress

Days off, holidays, and breaks do not erase your progress. Learn how experienced trainees treat rest as part of the plan, avoid the guilt spiral, and return to training calmly, without punishment, so you can stay consistent for decades.

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You Don’t Need to Be “On Track” This Week

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You Don’t Need to Be “On Track” This Week

You do not need to be “on track” this week to be making progress. Learn how to loosen structure during holidays, travel, illness, or overwhelm without guilt, all-or-nothing spirals, or punishment, and how to return to your routine calmly when life settles.

High Performer, Harsh Critic: When Success in One Area Feeds Self-Doubt in Another

High Performer, Harsh Critic: When Success in One Area Feeds Self-Doubt in Another

You’re crushing it at work, but feel like a mess when it comes to your health, eating, or fitness? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. This post breaks down why high performers are often their own harshest critics, and what it actually takes to shift from self-sabotage to sustainable change.