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

sustainable habits

Motivation Is a Spark, Not the Engine (And Here’s What Really Drives Progress)

Motivation Is a Spark, Not the Engine (And Here’s What Really Drives Progress)

Motivation is a spark, not the engine. Discover how small habits, adaptable systems, and steady action drive real progress—especially when motivation fades.

The “I Always Mess This Up” Identity Loop (and How to Break It)

The “I Always Mess This Up” Identity Loop (and How to Break It)

Stuck in the “I always mess this up” loop? You’re not broken — you’re caught in a pattern. This article unpacks why identity and self-belief fuel the cycle, and shows you how to break free with self-compassion, small wins, and discipline that builds the life you actually want.

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Why Eating Slower Might Be the Most Underrated Health Habit You Can Build

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Why Eating Slower Might Be the Most Underrated Health Habit You Can Build

Eating more slowly might be the simplest, most underrated nutrition habit you can build. It helps regulate hunger hormones, improves digestion, reduces overeating, and deepens enjoyment of food. Discover why slowing down can transform your meals and support long-term health without restriction.

How You Build (or Break) Self Trust with Every Choice

Every decision you make builds or breaks self-trust. This article explores how unrealistic expectations, negative self-talk, and all-or-nothing thinking erode confidence — and how shifting focus to process, making small promises, and practising kinder self-talk creates relief, freedom, and the steady confidence to trust yourself again.

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A Plan Is Not A Prison (Or At Least It Shouldn't Be!)

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A Plan Is Not A Prison (Or At Least It Shouldn't Be!)

Plans are only as good as your ability to adapt them. In training, nutrition, and life, flexibility beats perfection. Learn how to build plans that bend without breaking, turn setbacks into progress, and keep you moving toward your goals — no matter what life throws your way.

Discipline Isn’t What You Think It Is

Discipline Isn’t What You Think It Is

Discipline isn’t about being perfect—it’s about showing up, adapting, and staying consistent through life’s chaos. This Mindset Monday article explores what real discipline looks like, why it beats motivation, and how to keep moving forward even when things aren’t ideal.

How To Talk To Yourself When You Mess Up

How To Talk To Yourself When You Mess Up

Learn how to shift your internal dialogue after a setback — without spiralling into guilt or shame. This Mindset Monday post explores self-talk strategies that build trust, break old patterns, and create sustainable behaviour change.