Nutritionists?

lzycat

lzycat

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Has anyone ever been to a nutritionist? Did they help you at all? I asked my doctor for a recommendation to one and she refused recommending one to me so I was just wondering..
 
Why did she refuse to recommend a nutritionist? That seems like a great idea?
 
what about asking to see a dietician instead?

about a year ago - ithought about it -but then started reading and googling and since insurance didn't cover it... (but would cover bariatric surgery so go figure that one) I'm cheap so reading was much m ore beneficial

I'm honestly not sure there's a whole lot a nutritionist or even a dietician can do for a person who's got a little bit of motivation to do it on their own.

What kinds of advice were you looking for?
 
I'm not sure. I kind of just gave her a weird look, I was going to ask but she went on talking about something else. I know I could just look it up on the Internet but I want help making some custom meal plans that fit my likes and nutritional needs.

Steve, did they help you at all?
 
lzycat said:
I'm not sure. I kind of just gave her a weird look, I was going to ask but she went on talking about something else. I know I could just look it up on the Internet but I want help making some custom meal plans that fit my likes and nutritional needs.

Steve, did they help you at all?
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Me?

Not at all.

Can they help people?

Sure.
 
You know, Ill agree most "Nutritionist" are complete wastes of time. But so are most PT's and MD's. Its all about finding the "select" few of the pack that stand out in one way or another.
For an MD to completely dismiss the use of an RD (The only true "nutritionist") is wrong of the MD on many parts. For that matter most MD's have an "average" persons knowledge of nutrition. Truly most don't even get more then a few hours of BASIC nutrition during their entire stay at college.

I, Steve, and Leigh (and others here) im sure could humiliate just about every MD you could throw at us in regards to nutrition.

Basically, you have nutritional questions or are seeking nutritional advise. You would not ask a PT how to do heart surgery would you or take advise from one? So why would you with an MD who is no more qualified to give nutritional advise then a bum on the street.
 
I've contemplated going to a nutritionist before but it comes down to the fact that I'm a student and dont really have money to waste. However I've heard great things about nutritionists... particularly if they're doctors - take blood tests etc. My sister did the "eat right for your blood type" diet and saw a lot of improvements in things like sleep and skin.
 
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I, Steve, and Leigh (and others here) im sure could humiliate just about every MD you could throw at us in regards to nutrition.

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It is just not easy being so smart :cool:
 
Steve said:
Me?

Not at all.

Can they help people?

Sure.
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I had the same experience and results as Steve. I went to a registered dietician through my insurance. I am sure they are very helpful to some, but I had done a lot of research (books and internet) and she did not give me much new info at all. She basically said to keep doing what I was doing because I was on the right track. My recommendation would be to put in the effort and learn all you can about nutrition because in the long run that is what will help you the most. Good luck.
 
The very first thing I did when I started my lifestyle change was I went to see a Registered Dietician. Anyone (even if they haven't had that much training) can call themselves a ''nutritionist''. Go see a dietician! I have learned SO much about food and how to eat! I'm not hungry, I feel the changes in my body from eating healthier, AND it's taught me portion control and taking control of the food that I eat! I write everything down and that makes me accountable for what I eat. I've dropped 23.5 pounds so far and I go to check up appointments with my dietician every 4 to 6 weeks. I defanitely don't know what I would do without the advice and guidance of my dietician! It's worth it!
 
I think it depends on how educated you are on food choices. Some people just don't have a clue and a nutritionist can be really helpful in those cases. However, if you get something like the food mover or find another healthy, balanced weight loss eating plan, a nutritionist really isn't necessary. It's all about educating yourself.
 
Heres why we dont recommend doctors for your nutritional needs:

ellisscott said:
Ok, I just got back from the doctor. I hadn't had blood tests run in a long time, so I had some done, and went to talk to him about the results. All was well, but he and I did talk about nutrition. He wanted to know how many calories I was eating a day, I told him ~2600, and those calories are broken down 55% carbs, mainly fibrous, 30% protein, 15% fat (mainly from good oils and nuts). His eyebrows went up, and said that I could never lose fat eating that many calories. I told him that I had lost 21 lbs in 3 months eating exactly that many calories. He responded that I had to be mistaken in my calculations. I told him, hey, I didn't go to medical school, but I am an electrical engineer, I know how to do basic math. He began to get angry! Without outright calling me a liar, he said that my counts *can't* be right. I was getting a little steamed myself, so I proceeded to tell him that when I hit my desired bf%, that I'm going to be increasing my calories and my work output (gflux'n). He said that he hoped I would enjoy becoming obese, and that I should be eating about 1500 cal/day. I told him that he didn't know jacksh** about nutrition, and that pretty much concluded the visit. Guess I need a new primary care physician.



So, JB, you have rework the whole program. It appears that you are way, way off!
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Taken from this thread: I guess JB has got it all wrong! - Precision Nutrition which has many other stories on it.
 
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