Lifestyle & Weight-Loss Food Coach

Feel good in your body again.

I'll help you reach your weight loss goals and make better food choices. Personalised coaching from a lifestyle and weight-loss food coach with 22 years in the fitness industry.

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100% personalised

No restrictive dieting

Online coaching worldwide

What I offer

Three simple ways to work with me

Start with a clear picture of where you are, get a plan that fits your real life, and have the support to actually follow through.

Assessments

A deep, honest look at your nutrition, digestion, energy, and lifestyle so we know exactly where to start.

Full intake questionnaire
Body composition review
Personalised recommendations

Book an assessment

Meal Plans

Tailored weekly plans built around your preferences, schedule, and goals. Real food, simple recipes, no guesswork.

Weekly plan refresh
Shopping lists & prep tips
Allergy & preference friendly

Get a meal plan

Coaching

Ongoing 1-on-1 support and accountability. Weekly check-ins to help you stick with it and build lasting habits.

Weekly 1:1 check-ins
WhatsApp support between calls
Habit & mindset coaching

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Mariska Nel, lifestyle and weight-loss food coach

Hi, I'm Mariska

22 years on stage. Now in your corner.

I'm a lifestyle and weight-loss food coach with 22 years of fitness shows behind me. You might also know me as Lynx from MTN Gladiators. I've lived the discipline, the prep, and the mental work it takes to truly transform a body.

Today, I help everyday women reach their weight loss goals and make better food choices, without the extremes. Real food, real habits, real life. That's what actually lasts.

22 years of fitness shows Competitive stage experience

MTN Gladiator: Lynx TV fitness icon

Qualified Food Coach Better food, better choices

Health & wellness focus Sustainable fat loss, real habits

Who this is for

You're in the right place if...

You struggle with bloating or gut issues

Your digestion has been off and generic advice isn't cutting it.

You're a busy professional

Life is full and you need nutrition that fits, not another thing to juggle.

You're a mom wanting sustainable change

You want to feel strong and energised, without the extremes of crash dieting.

You're tired of restrictive diets

You've tried the plans, counted the calories, and want a different way.

Client results

Real change, in real life

A few words from the people who've walked this journey with me.

"Mariska completely changed the way I think about food. I finally feel in control without obsessing over every meal."

Anja K. Lost 12kg, kept it off

"The meal plans are honestly the best thing. Delicious, practical, and my whole family eats them. No more stressing about dinner."

Lerato M. Busy mom of two

"My bloating is gone, my energy is back, and I feel like myself again. This was the accountability I didn't know I needed."

Sanel P. Coaching client

Questions

Things people ask before starting

Do I have to follow a strict diet?

No. My whole approach is built around sustainable eating, not restriction. We work with foods you enjoy, your real schedule, and your preferences. The goal is a way of eating you can actually keep.

How long before I see results?

Most clients notice better energy, less bloating, and improved sleep within the first two to three weeks. Body composition changes follow with consistent effort. I focus on lasting results, not quick fixes.

Is this only for weight loss?

Not at all. I work with clients on gut health, energy, hormone balance, sports performance, and general wellbeing. Weight is just one signal among many.

Do you work with clients online?

Yes. All assessments, plans, and coaching sessions run online over video and WhatsApp. You can work with me from anywhere in the world.

How do we get started?

Easiest way is to send me a WhatsApp. We'll chat about what you're after, figure out which service fits best, and book in from there.