No Wellness Wankery Lyndi Cohen

During the holiday season, healthy eating can feel tough.

It doesn’t take long before the non-stop eating and drinking at the Christmas parties and BBQs begins to feel overwhelming… and the thoughts about how to avoid holiday weight gain this season are starting to creep in.

But are you ready to enjoy this special time of the year with your loved ones? Leaving the food guilt and weight worries behind?

Even just adopting one of these 10 habits can help you feel healthier and happier!

Ready to flip the narrative? Let's do it.

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Cook more at home this holiday season, maybe get some ideas to bring to your next BBQ, with some FREE budget friendly recipes.

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Your Weight is not the Problem. Not sure if my book is for you? I’m giving away a free sample of the first section!

At just 12 years of age, Jaimee Krawitz struggled with an eating disorder and had no idea how to communicate how she was feeling to her friends and family. It's a tricky conversation for adults, let alone a child! 

Jaimee is now a counsellor who has dedicated her work to transforming the dialogue around eating disorders.

Because what should you say to someone with an eating disorder? What language is helpful?

It is so important we take the time to find out, rather than saying nothing at all and adding loneliness to an already incredibly lonely time.

At the core of her mission lies the belief that language can be a powerful tool to nurture understanding, reduce stigma, and promote positive mental well-being, specifically in the context of eating disorders among young people.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or healthcare professional, you're sure to find an abundance of practical tips to help you navigate these often challenging conversations.

I'd love you to share this episode with friends and family, widening the network of support to those living with eating disorders.

Want to know more about Jaimee's work?

Hide N Seek, is a non profit organisation dedicated to creating an open and supportive language of conversation, raising awareness, and providing essential resources to caregivers of individuals experiencing eating disorders.

Check her out on Instagram or Facebook

Have you been wondering about weight loss drugs? Have you read stories of celebrity weight loss and caught yourself thinking is ozempic actually worth it?

Or better still...what is ozempic?

Ozempic, a medication initially concocted for blood glucose control but remarketed for weight loss due to its surprising effect. This drug, is injected weekly and works by mimicking the GLP1 hormone and suppressing your appetite.

So wait, what's the catch? Oh, there are some not-so-fun side effects...

This episode is not a place where I will be shaming anyone who is considering weight loss drugs or have tried them in the past.

But a place to remove the diet culture BS and give you the information you NEED, to be able to make informed choices about YOUR life.

The world is changing rapidly, and I think this is only the beginning of weight loss medications.

Now is the time more than ever to understand what it's all about, work on our relationships with food and get ready for whatever life throws at us.

Time to press play.

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After I recorded last weeks episode, I found myself texting Jenna. I realised we had so much more to say. Because let's face it, intuitive eating and weight gain is a murky topic.

And we do not want to lose people back to diet land!

If you have no idea what I'm talking about and you haven't listened to part 1, I highly recommend starting there to get the full context - head back to episode 86.

Ever wondered how to make choices that honor your body and health without spiraling into restrictive thoughts?

Have you quit dieting, but are gaining weight?

Are you tempted to start another diet?

This episode is all about continuing the journey of being the decision-maker for your own body, making choices driven by health and not weight loss. 

It's time to challenge the diet mentality and embrace a life after restriction, calorie counting and 5am boot camps... unless you LOVE 5am boot camps, then they can absolutely stay.

Let's get back to listening to your hunger, the importance of trusting your body's signals, conducting micro-experiments with food and building a sense of trust around your food choices.

So, are you knee-deep in your intuitive eating journey? Just starting out? You've ditched diets, gained some weight and are thinking of dipping back into diet land?

This episode is for you.

Do you have a question for the podcast? On this topic or maybe another?  If you could click this link, and send me a voice note - I would LOVE to hear from you.

Have you ever wrestled with the idea of intuitive eating, only to find yourself buried under weight gain concerns and that pesky voice in your head leading you back to dieting?

Sometimes in the non-diet world, speaking about weight loss can be taboo. 

Especially if people are on different stages of their own journey in rebuilding their relationships with food and their bodies.

But I can't help but often think this is where we lose people back to diet land.

This all kicked off again after I received an email from a lovely listener called Penelope - who says the age old statement 'I have tried and failed at intuitive eating, and each time returned to restrictive eating'.

Have you quit dieting but are gaining weight?

What should you do next?

Let's talk about the importance of checking in with our hunger and ways to create a healthier home environment without feeling deprived.

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I know this is a huge topic - and we will chat more about it next week. But if you want more right now... check out this 3 part series:
60: So you want to lose weight? Let's chat. (Part 1)
62: So you want to lose weight? Let's chat. (Part 2)
63: So you want to lose weight? Let's chat. (Part 3) 

Ps. Unsure if you're accidentally dieting? Find out with my free checklist.

Ever wondered why French women don't get fat, despite their love of good food? 

Well you aren't alone. There was even a whole book about it.

First published in 2004, "French Women Don't Get Fat" by Mireille Guiliano has been translated into 40 languages and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

This book is all about the French's unique approach to eating, which combines a love for satiating full-fat meals, an appreciation for their culinary heritage, a love of cooking and an untainted enjoyment of what they eat.

Sound familiar? 

Focusing on satisfying foods? Cooking at home? Enjoying your food minus the guilt?

Is it possible to enjoy food without guilt and still maintain a healthy lifestyle?

This episode is more than just an exploration of French eating habits. It's another notch in our belt against diet culture, aiming for a healthier and more joyful relationship with food. 
So, are you ready to redefine your eating habits and fall in love with food all over again?

Once you've listened, you'll be inspired to start cooking at home more... so here are some FREE budget friendly recipes for you.

EDIT: No doubt 'Why French Women Don't Get Fat' is 100% a diet book. While eating satisfying foods is something I am a HUGE fan of, there certainly is a lot I don’t agree with in the book. I definitely don’t subscribe or endorse this book or pathetic diet leek soup (which tastes like watery onion nonething-ness).