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Lyndi Cohen

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I'm a dietition and nutritionist. After struggling with my weight for a decade, I'm all about being healthy without giving up 95% of your life to weight 5% less.

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Self-care: Why I’m OK with not being liked

Build the courage to be disliked and challenge the status quo   FACT: Standing up for yourself is scary. How do I know this?  Because whenever I decide to do or say something, not in line with the status quo – which is pretty much every day – I feel fear creep in. The fear of being disliked, judged, criticised, laughed at, left out, yelled at, you name it.  I […]

The worst health advice on the internet

From lemon water to keto. With all the pseudoscience and wacky nutrition nonsense that floats around the Internet, it’s hard to know what to eat anymore.

What’s the best diet to lose weight?

Keto, paleo, vegan, intermittent fasting… which diet is best for weight loss?  If you’re stepping into the new year wondering, “What diet is right for me?”, I’m glad you’re here. Because I’m about to make your life a whole lot easier. (You’re welcome!) Researchers have asked the question: What is the best way to lose weight? And the results are in.  Whether you go on a low carb diet, restrict […]

My mom comments on my weight and makes me feel bad; How can I get my mum to stop criticizing my body?

Does your mum comment on your weight? Or does your mother criticize your body or tell you how much to eat? She might thinks she’s helping but it’s doing more harm than good. Here’s my guide to get this to stop.

I feel guilty for eating over the holidays. What should I do?

With free-flowing food, swimsuits and tonnes of photos being taken, the holidays can be a hard time to be confident and body positive. Here’s some things to keep in mind to help banish food guilt and feel good about yourself over the holidays.

Should I comment on my daughters weight?

Healthy eating class lesson for Kindergarten: What to teach kids about being healthy

When I was asked to speak to a Kindergarten class about healthy eating, I had to design my own class. Here’s my healthy eating class for Kindergarten aged kids. What to teach kids aged 6-7 about being healthy

Should I comment on my daughter’s weight?

If you’re a parent, perhaps you’ve wondered how can you help your daughter (or son) be healthy – without giving them a complex about their weight. So if you’ve ever asked yourself, “Should I comment on my daughter’s weight?” – or anyone’s weight for that matter – please read my latest blog.

Why am I still hungry after eating?

Do you ever ask yourself, “Why am I still hungry after eating?” 
Or do you finish a meal and somehow still always make room for dessert?
I know I have.

How to eat less meat (and get enough protein) in a healthy way.

Let me start by saying: I’m not vegan or vegetarian. And honestly? I don’t plan to cut meat out of my diet completely. But I am trying to eat less meat. For my health and for the environment. Even though the Netflix documentary The Game Changers is bias and one-sided, it’s making plenty of people rethink how much meat we eat.  Here’s the deal. Most people in the Western world […]

How can I be more confident? A how-to guide to long-lasting confidence

Ever wondered how you can build confidence? Do you want to become more confident in how you look so you are less self conscious? Here’s my guide to long-lasting unconditional confidence.

I got naked with a room full of Germans. Here’s what it taught me.

Would you take off your clothes in a room filled with strangers? I did – and it was amazing. Here’s what I learned from stripping off.

Should I try intermittent fasting? Pros + Cons of intermittent fasting

With all the hype, you’re probably at least a little bit curious about intermittent fasting. To set the record straight, I’m answering your burning questions like “Does intermittent fasting really work?” and “Should I try intermittent fasting”?

I tracked my period daily for 9 months. Here’s how it transformed my health.

By working with (not against my cycle) I’ve discovered incredible ways to better manage my mood, body confidence, skin, hunger, cravings, exercise, sleep, sex drive and energy. Here’s how tracking my period helped me improve my health.

I feel guilty for eating too much. What to do after you binge eat.

Feel guilty for demolishing the kitchen in another food binge? Angry with yourself for overeating yet again? Here are some simple strategies to help transform the binge into something useful.

How to become a nutritionist or dietitian: My career journey and honest advice

If you want to become a nutritionist or a dietitian, this is my honest advice on starting a career in nutrition. Find out how I got my nutrition career started, what I recommend for study and how much nutritionists and dietitians earn.  Plus more!

Do you *actually* need to eat breakfast to be healthy?

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But, is breakfast really any more important than any other meal? And do you actually need to eat breakfast to be healthy? Here, I give you the lowdown.

Hate exercise? Here are 5 easy ways to make it suck less

Do you find exercise boring, difficult or just a massive punish? Even if you’re a chronic exercise-phone there are a few easy ways you make working out bearable and hey, maybe even enjoyable! Read on for 5 simple ways to make exercise suck less.

Can’t lose the last few pounds? Read this.

Losing the last bit of weight can be so hard. If it feels like your body is fighting against you and you can’t lose those last few pounds or kilos, make sure you read this.

How to be kind to yourself

Are you too hard on yourself? Do you lie in bed at night running through all the ways you’ve failed or aren’t ‘good enough’? It’s essential to learn to let go of perfectionism. Perhaps this may be the most important new year’s resolution of all.

Why don’t I feel full after eating vegetables?

Ever wondered ‘why don’t I feel full after eating vegetables?’ You’re not alone, or crazy. Because there’s actually a good reason that plain ol’ vegetables on their own don’t leave you feeling satisfied. Here’s why — plus, how you can make your salads more filling.

Here’s why everyone is drinking celery juice right now

The hashtag #celeryjuice has amassed over 80,000 photos on Instagram, with everyone from health bloggers to celebs espousing the benefits of the stalk-like vegetable. Read on to learn more about the celery juice trend and whether you should bother trying it.

Feeling tired? 6 natural ways to boost your energy levels

Are you sick of feeling SO damn tired all the time? In a society where there’s so much pressure us to do all the things, it’s no surprise we’re all so freakin’ exhausted. Here are some things to do when you feel tired all the time.

The important difference between meal plans and meal planning

Meal plans and meal planning: They’re two things that sound the same…
But in actual fact, they’re chalk and cheese. Cheese being a magical thing than I love and chalk being, well, chalk.

How to know if you’re over-exercising or under eating

They say you can never have too much of a good thing, but this isn’t the case for exercising or eating healthy. Here’s how to tell if you’re under eating or over exercising – and the steps to take to help you bring back balance.

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I'm a dietition and nutritionist. After struggling with my weight for a decade, I'm all about being healthy without giving up 95% of your life to weight 5% less.

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