getting a nutritionist . .

[slickzchik]

I've been considering hiring a nutritionist to help develop an eating plan for me. I'm not sure if anybody has had any experience with this or has an opinion on its usefulness.

I find that i can 'diet' better if i have somebody telling me specifically what to eat. I'm not sure how extensive a plan i could get. I want to find something that I can stick to for the long run. I do know quite a bit of general knowledge about nutrition but I find I have a hard time sticking to 'diets' that i start- especially non-specific ones. But maybe getting a nutritioinist wouldn't make a difference on whether I stuck on it or not . . .

So anywho, if anybody has any feedback on the topic I'd greatly appreciate it. Also if anybody has any tips on what to look for when hiring a nutritionist i'd GREATLY greatly appreciate.

Thanks all! ~Slickzchik

 

[theleip]

Getting a nutritionlist is never a bad thing, however i am concered with you stating you try different diets. Dieting is bad, A good diet is what you need and should be for life. There is no magic trick to it, and its quite simple. I share this cause if you see a nutrionalist and they tell you to not eat carbs, cut out all fats, or eat just fruit and veggies then leave right away. http://www.fitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11816
That is my detailed description of weight loss. There is a basic tried and true set of foods to eat to mainttain a healthy lifestyle, basically the key is mixing it all up and varying your diet as to not get bored. A great way to stick to eating healthy is learning to cook because one it gets you out form infront of the tv and moving, and two you can find that the most healthy things can be the most delicious.

So good luck with choosing one, basically all you can do it look for good education, a free consultation (if they charge first visit say next), make sure you are completely honest about your habits and health concerns and issues, and notice their listening and understanding of what you want and are saying. You can know everything about food and body but if you don't try to apply it to the person then well you are just a walking text book.

 

[Crazylegs]

I would look for a trainer who is also a nutritionist. There should be one around if you look in the right place. That way you can get a solid program design as well as a nutrition plan. More bang for your buck.

 

[Trainer Lynn]

Did someone say a trainer and a nutrionist? My name is Lynn and I do just that

As Theleip mentioned... getting a nutritionist is never a bad thing. But most nutritionists are not versed well in fitness. On the other hand most trainers are not versed well in nutrition. Although they both think they are and will tell you boatloads of info until the cows come home.

Since you already know a bit about nutrition, but just need help sticking with things... I'd rather see you find a program. Your problem lies in needing motivation. If going to a nutritionist helps you... great.

But what happens when you stop seeing him/her? Then how will you stay motivated? Either way it will not hurt. Just be sure you do not waste money learning things you already know.