119 episodes
No Wellness Wankery Lyndi Cohen
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- Health & Fitness
Struggling to lose the last few kilos? Sick of hating your body or trying diets that don’t work? Wondering how to stop thinking about food all the time? The wellness world is full of dodgy ‘health’ advice. Dietitian and nutritionist Lyndi Cohen (aka The Nude Nutritionist) helps you eliminate those pesky diet rules so you can be healthy, without the wellness wankery. In this podcast, Lyndi talks all things nutrition, shares actionable strategies for ditching your weight loss diet, and will inspire you to finally make peace with your body. From intuitive eating principles, self-care strategies, and doing our part in changing our society's definition of health, to what to do when you're constantly worried about gaining weight - we cover it all. Come join us and thousands of others on their journey to food freedom, be healthy and feel amazing! Have a question or topic you’d like us to cover? Email hello@lyndicohen.com.
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118: Always eating out of boredom? Here are 5 tips on how to stop and become a more mindful eater.
Often find yourself rummaging through the pantry out of sheer boredom? Let's explore why the kitchen often becomes a pitstop when boredom strikes and how dopamine and habits drive mindless snacking.We'll discuss practical tips and smart habits like the piggyback method, creating a nourishing pantry, and meal prepping for overcoming emotional eating.Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off.You’ll also find 50 of ...
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117: Exercise can be enjoyable - at any size. Here's how to find the joy in movement, and overcome the fear of judgement.
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...
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116: Dietitian reveals: The worst diets for you
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 ...
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115: Why am I good all day and lose control in secret? Here's how to stop raiding the pantry at night.
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...
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114: Do I have orthorexia or am I just a healthy eater? Recognising the signs before your relationship with food turns into an unhealthy obsession.
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...
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113: "I want to be skinny!" How to navigate bad body image days
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...