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Lyndi Cohen

Hey! I'm, Lyndi

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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3 foods to avoid: Foods a nutritionist never eats.

Want to know which foods I never eat? There are three foods to avoid, and foods a nutrionist never eats – and you might want to as well!  1. Raw chicken Getting Salmonella is not on my bucket list. Nor am I a fan of nausea, vomiting and getting admitted to hospital. So this is definitely a food I avoid. 2. Maggots They may be high in protein, but that […]

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!

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.

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.

Feeling full after vegetables

Why don’t I feel full after eating vegetables?

What to do when salads leave you less-than-satisfied. Find yourself hungry after a salad at lunch? Keep asking Why don’t I feel full after eating vegetables? Why does this even matter? You’ve just tucked into a big salad, filled with leafy greens and all that good stuff.  You’re feeling like a #healthgoddess and just a little bit proud of your virtuous lunch option. But half an hour later, you feel […]

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.

How to reduce bloating — and when you *actually* need to

It’s a familiar scenario. You’re tucking into your favourite meal, whether it’s pizza, a burrito or your mum’s home-cooked spaghetti. You’re in heaven as you devour every last morsel of delicious, carby goodness. But within about 0.5 seconds of your final mouthful, the enjoyment is replaced with that familiar feeling of regret. Your belly feels swollen, distended and like you’re three months pregnant. Yep, it’s the ‘dreaded’ post-meal bloat. As […]

The 4 things I’m most excited about in 2019

While I won’t pretend to know exactly what’s in store for this year, these are the things I’m most excited about in 2019 — in my career, health and life.

Ditch the diet new year’s resolutions and do this instead.

Diet new year’s resolutions don’t work, and they’re distracting you from setting goals that actually matter. Here are some inspiring new year’s resolutions you can set instead.

Why it’s ok not to achieve your goals

Feeling guilty for not reaching your 2018 health goals or new years resolutions? If you didn’t smash all your 2018 health goals, have a read of this.

5 ‘unhealthy’ foods that are actually healthy

Confused by what foods are actually healthy for you? Here are 5 foods that normally get a bad rep for being unhealthy. Luckily, they’re actually healthy for you.

The BEST swimsuit brands for all body types

Looking for a new swimsuit that makes you feel good? Here are some of the best one-piece and bikini swimsuit brands in 2018.

How to use social media to improve your body image

Follow these 3 steps to boost your body image, without deleting Instagram. Transform social media from comparison trap to a confidence booster.

The BEST Body Positive Instagram accounts to follow in 2018

Some Instagram accounts can help you love your body. Here’s the BEST 12 body positive Instagram accounts that can boost body positivity.

Why don’t smoothies keep me feeling full?

There’s a simple reason why you don’t feel full after smoothies + how one small tweak can make the difference.

10 things to avoid to raise children with a healthy relationship with food

There are few very important things to keep in mind if you want to teach your children how to have a healthy relationship with food.

Unhappy with your body and weight? Read this.

How many years have you wasted hating your body and wishing you looked like someone else? If you feel unhappy with your body and hate your weight, it’s time for a change.

Most food sold in the health aisle is total BS. Here’s why.

I’m not sure why it’s called the ‘health’ food aisle…

How I stay healthy when I travel

I travel as much as I can, hopping on a plane about once a month. Here’s how I stay healthy when I travel.

Best restaurants and places to eat in Prague

Looking for the best restaurants and places to eat in Prague? I’ve got you sorted. Here is my list of the best places to eat in Prague in 2018. 

The 22 BEST Freezer hacks to help you eat healthily and save $$

Eat healthily, save money and reduce food waste. 

How to help your partner love their body (even when they don’t).

Loving your body in a society that tells you not to is a radical act of self-love. I learned that having a supportive partner can help you learn to love your body. 

What to do when you eat healthily but can’t lose weight

You spent all week eating well but the scales don’t reflect it. If you eat healthily and still can’t lose weight, read this. 

The best foods for your skin, hair and nails

Face lotions and serums have a role to play, but what you put in your mouth really does show on the outside. 

Stop asking for salad dressing on the side…

It’s time to do good by your health. Stop asking for salads with dressing on the side. 

How to choose a healthy yoghurt

With hundreds of yoghurts on display in the cold section of supermarkets, choosing a healthy yoghurt can be a daunting task. Here is a guide to help you choose a healthy yoghurt. 

REVIEW: The best meal delivery services in Australia

Which is the best meal delivery service in Australia? Read my review of the best meal delivery services in Australia right now – and find out which meal delivery service I’d choose.

Why I don’t use coconut oil

Coconut oil is very trendy at the moment but is it really that good for you? Find out which oil I use every day and what I really think about coconut oil (and the superfood claims). 
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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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