Health disclaimer
Please read this before you apply or follow any guidance from The Second Half Project.
Last updated: 6 October 2026
The Second Half Project is a health coaching service run by Berenice Bakkes, a Nutrition Network Health Coach (Advisor). I am not a medical doctor or a registered dietitian. I don't diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition, and I don't prescribe or change medication.
Coaching supports you in changing your eating habits and lifestyle. It does not replace advice, diagnosis or treatment from your doctor or another qualified healthcare professional.
Before you change the way you eat, please check with your doctor, especially if you:
Please tell me about any medical conditions or medication in your application, and keep your doctor informed while you're in the program. If something doesn't feel right, stop and seek medical advice.
Every body is different. I don't promise or guarantee any specific result, including a specific amount of weight loss. Client stories and results shared on this website or on social media are individual experiences, shared with permission. They are not a promise of what you will achieve.
Everything I share on this website, on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and in my emails is general information for educational purposes. It isn't personal medical advice for your situation.
You remain responsible for your own health and the choices you make. By applying for or taking part in the program, you confirm that you've read and understood this disclaimer.
Questions? Email info@secondhalfproject.co.za or WhatsApp me.