Scott McDermott

Kids should be avoiding caffeinated drinks

I was at Timmies the other day, and a man was ordering…

Taking control of your nutrition

Here are the top three things you can do, to take control…

The most amazing versatile foods

Most people have a solid direct opinion on it. You either love…

Running up life’s down escalator

Have you ever seen anyone try to run up the down escalator?…

Inspire yourself to think positively

Have you noticed that a lot of the stuff we read, hear,…

There is no such thing as bad food

We hear it all the time this food is 'bad', that food…

Staying safe — it’s all about balance

Have you ever told anyone that you have terrible balance? Or maybe…

Adjusting your body fat thermostat

Just like a thermostat in a house, your body has a sort…

Be the 45% that don’t quit

If you've made some goals this year (some people call them resolutions)…

Encouraging teens to get active

I've been working with a client and his son recently, and in…

New Year’s resolutions don’t work

What? I know, as a personal trainer, motivational speaker and author, I’m…

Having an attitude of gratitude

We get a lot of great messages over the holiday season, and…

Making no excuses

Well, Lyle and I just finished the Las Vegas Half Marathon --…

Focus on progress instead of perfection

Have you ever set yourself up for a goal, not achieved it…

Don’t allow deprivation to take over

I see it so many times, it’s predictable, it’s awful, it’s sad…

Peanut butter and jam sandwich redemption

Remember the days when you were a kid and mom made you…

Motivating your inner elephant

While in Penticton hanging around with some friends who were in line…

Getting back to fitness after time off

Many people don’t know this but the two busiest months for the…

The importance of friends in fitness

August 1st we crossed the finish line at Ultraman Canada. Yes, we…

The risks of setting goals too high

I am a week away from possibly achieving a big goal, a…