#307: Derval O’Rourke on Building A Healthy Lifestyle, Reflecting On Failure and Looking Out For The Major Things That Hold Us Back!

Author: Brian Keane
Published: Mon 14 Dec 2020
Episode Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/86879/307-derval-orourke-on-building-a-healthy-lifestyle-reflecting-on-failure-and-looking-out-for-the-major-things-that-hold-us-back

Derval is an Irish former sprint hurdles athlete. She competed internationally in the 60 and 100 metres hurdles, and is the Irish national record holder in both events. She participated in two Indoor World Championships, five Outdoor World Championships and the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Summer Olympics.

She is also a coach on RTE’s Ireland’s Fittest Family, proud mum and best-selling author of two cookbooks The Fit Foodie and Food for the Fast Lane.

I first met Derv on the set of Ireland’s Fittest Family in 2018 and we’ve been friends ever since. This episode was long overdue. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed recording it.

Here are some of things we talked about in today’s podcast.

· How to build a healthy lifestyle that helps you lose weight

· Setting realistic weight loss goals and learning from past failures!

· How to learn resilience

· The major thing that holds people back with their health and fitness

· The power of committing to one coach, program or plan

· Advice to busy mums, the importance of self-care and prioritizing yourself

And much more.

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Derval's Social Media

Derval’s Website: https://derval.ie/

Derval’s Instagram: Derval O’Rourke - Derval.ie (@dervalo.rourke) • Instagram photos and videos