No Wellness Wankery Lyndi Cohen

Struggle to make exercise feel enjoyable and easy to stick to? Worried you'll gain weight once you start eating intuitively?On today's episode, we're joined by the wonderful Shreen El Masry, who is a body-positive personal trainer, intuitive eating counsellor and author of the book 'Be You Be Free'. Shreen shares her expertise on making exercise fun and embracing intuitive eating, overcoming the fear of weight gain and breaking free from diet culture. She also shares her personal s...

Thinking of starting a diet? Wondering whether it will be a success or just another failed attempt added to the list?In today's episode, I'm taking a deep dive into popular diets, from keto to calorie-restricted plans, and uncovering some hard truths. You'll learn why these diets might be more damaging than beneficial, often leading to binge eating and creating an unhealthy relationship with food. Hang tight, because this is going to be an eye-opener. Spoiler alert: You didn't ...

Ever find yourself in a battle with the snack drawer after a day of 'perfect' eating? It’s like your self-control vanishes the second you're home alone. Leaving you stuck in the frustrating cycle of being disciplined during the day, and over-eating at night. If this rings a bell- stick around as we're diving into the effective strategies that'll revolutionise your relationship with both your pantry and your plate.I'll introduce you to the "three packet principle," and offer practical advice o...

Are you always trying to eat perfectly healthy? As a dietitian, I've watched the pursuit of perfect health become an all-consuming battle for many. Myself included. In today's episode, we dive into orthorexia nervosa, the thin line between healthy eating and an extreme fixation on so-called 'clean' eating. We'll explore how the pursuit of eating perfectly can lead to nutritional deficiencies, social isolation, and worsen our mental health. And discuss the importance of support, understa...

Does "I wish I was skinny. I HATE how my body looks" sound familiar?Wanting to be skinny is something Lyndi & Natalia know too well. We live in a world that tells us the most impressive thing a woman can be is thin. It's no wonder we are constantly trying to lose weight. But this isn't actually helping us be healthier, more confident or happier. When you wake up and hate how you look, your knee-jerk reaction might be to go on a diet or cancel plans. But neither of these things h...

Sick and tired of constantly dieting, only to find that keeping the weight off feels like an impossible task? This is an all too familiar concept to many people. Including today's special guest, Brooke Palamo. From trying every diet under the sun, battling with the scale and societal pressures, to finding true joy and freedom in food and movement - Brooke shares her inspiring journey. After having faced many challenges, she didn't just overcome the hurd...