Is it time to push the September RESET button?

If you’re sitting on your dock at the cottage, having a cold beer, wondering… where did the time go this summer? 

Are you wishing you had stuck to your commitments? 

Wished you had finally committed to waking up early to hit the gym?

Wished you could have avoided going overboard on drinks, desserts, and junk food when you spent late nights out with friends and enjoyed one too many cheat meals?

Take a deep breath… now sigh it out.

And tell yourself it’s OKAY. 

You made those choices and decisions, whether they were intentional or not, and that’s how you enjoyed summer. 

That was you then, and this is YOU now. 

This is your REMINDER that if YOU want to make an impact on your health for the home stretch of 2025 and stop repeating old habits expecting the same RESULTS (the definition of insanity)…

Start by letting go of that mindset and old habits that don’t serve you.

Take this final summer long weekend to reflect:

• What’s one thing that went well this past summer in your routine you felt good about?
• What’s one thing that didn’t go so well?
• What’s one thing YOU will improve on for the remainder of the year?

Start with ONE HABIT, not multiple, repeat it as many times as you can in a week, and build it throughout September. 

If you have been consistent for at least 80% of the month (24 of 30 days), then and ONLY then do I encourage you to work on the next habit. 

This is YOUR time to transform, put yourself first, and start sticking to the commitments in your routine you’ve added to your calendar. 

STOP with EXCUSES and let’s get the BALL rolling. 

So to RESET for September and back to school…

I’ll leave you with a few SIMPLE tips to stay on track this weekend and the remainder of the year:

1) Fill the majority of your plate with protein. It is most filling and will curb your appetite, reducing late-night CRAVINGS. 

2) More veggies than starches (rice/potatoes). This also helps keep you full, with nutrient-dense foods, without too many extra calories.⁠

3) Track your meals: If you know what is being served, or at least have a rough idea, you can track your food ahead of time. While you don’t have to weigh everything, it’s a good idea to overestimate and guess portion sizes to the best of your ability.⁠

4) Be okay with saying NO. You’re allowed to say no to family members; it may be hard, BUT they will get it. Let people know WHY you’re saying no; it’s that simple, and move on. You’re doing what’s best for you, NOT trying to please others just for the sake of it. 

You don’t have to do extra workouts if you’ve gone a little overboard on meals or drinks. 

If the scale goes up, it’s NOT a big deal. Things will regulate so long as you get back on it (training, eating habits, sleeping schedule) come September! 

⁠I know how much of a big push and anxiety-driven the start of school can become in September, especially if you’re a parent… I’ve learned over the years by coaching many dads. 

It happens every Labour Day, whether you’re getting the kids ready for school or anticipating a busier season with work….DON’T REPEAT the same mistakes this fall that you have made in the past. 

Have a game plan for your health, commit and stick to it, and if you fall off the wagon a few too many times and have a hard time getting back on…

Spend time with your favourite people this long weekend and ENJOY it. 

Stay Healthy,