Seemingly Sketchy Recommendation from Nutritionist

erikkmcvay

Sometimes a mechanic who's been a mechanic for 20 years is a just a bad mechanic with 20 years experience at it.

Perhaps seeking others advice from other 'experts' is a good idea. I for one do not assume a doctor is a good doctor just because he/she has a degree etc, life has taught me better then that.

So, what's the point? Well weight loss isn't rocket science if you ask me. After all, you eat less and exercise and it WILL cause you to lose bodyfat and/or weight.

The problem, however, is that we humans suck at it because we're biologically programmed to eat more then we need AND because we're so stupid that we allow someone else to tell us things are safe to eat (as in the FDA/USDA will tell you it's safe to eat Mac-n-cheese but I'm sure WE know better! lol).....

So, measure your portions, cut back on sodium (religiously watch that one as foods you THINK are safe are often higher then you imagine -- like multigrain wraps for example) and if you do cardio a LOT take a break for a couple days and see what happens.

In the end, do what YOU think is right and darn sure stick with it long enough to know if it's working, then if it isn't be wise enough to seek advice to change your diet etc in such a way as to have a positive impact.

That's my 2c anyway

tonyrocks922

I don't know why it would be sketchy if you got it from a doctor's office?

are you aware of how much nutrition training is included in medical training?

erikkmcvay

I don't know why it would be sketchy if you got it from a doctor's office?

are you aware of how much nutrition training is included in medical training?

I've had bad lawyers who had more years of education. PEOPLE are, well, people and there are good ones and not so good ones.

Moral of the story is that just because someone has a degree in something does not mean they are actually good at it.

Just sayin'

castadiva

I don't know why it would be sketchy if you got it from a doctor's office?

are you aware of how much nutrition training is included in medical training?

I've had bad lawyers who had more years of education. PEOPLE are, well, people and there are good ones and not so good ones.

Moral of the story is that just because someone has a degree in something does not mean they are actually good at it.

Just sayin'

Exactly. Or that their pet theories are appropriate for every patient who walks through the door.

OP, I'll be intrigued to know whether this person is an RD or a nutritionist, in due course - really why I'm commenting here. That said, I'm about the same height as you, coming from a similar place, though I'm a little further towards goal (which is 10lb higher than yours, by the way, and medically-sanctioned by a specialist in metabolic function - be aware that BMI charts are not always applicable...even if GP's often swear by them), and I would struggle to function on so little food. Most days, I average between 1600 and 1800, gross, (with a similar carb restriciton etc) and eat back most of my exercise calories, though often not all, for a net around 14-1500. That seems to work for me, alongside exercise - both strength and cardio - four sessions/week, plus lots of walking/cycling on my days 'off'.

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hsnider29

I don't know why it would be sketchy if you got it from a doctor's office?

are you aware of how much nutrition training is included in medical training?

I've had bad lawyers who had more years of education. PEOPLE are, well, people and there are good ones and not so good ones.

Moral of the story is that just because someone has a degree in something does not mean they are actually good at it.

Just sayin'

Exactly. Or that their pet theories are appropriate for every patient who walks through the door.

OP, I'll be intrigued to know whether this person is an RD or a nutritionist, in due course - really why I'm commenting here. That said, I'm about the same height as you, coming from a similar place, though I'm a little further towards goal (which is 10lb higher than yours, by the way, and medically-sanctioned by a specialist in metabolic function - be aware that BMI charts are not always applicable...even if GP's often swear by them), and I would struggle to function on so little food. Most days, I average between 1600 and 1800, gross, (with a similar carb restriciton etc) and eat back most of my exercise calories, though often not all, for a net around 14-1500. That seems to work for me, alongside exercise - both strength and cardio - four sessions/week, plus lots of walking/cycling on my days 'off'.

I am curious too. A nutritionist may understand that you need X amount of calories to create a deficit and to recommend a healthier diet but most are not going to have the underlying understanding of how the human body works to back up their recommendations. A dietitian will have this training and is regulated and licensed. If she is, in fact, seeing a dietitian I personally would run the other way. It is terrible advice for long term weight loss and sustainability.

tonyrocks922

I don't know why it would be sketchy if you got it from a doctor's office?

are you aware of how much nutrition training is included in medical training?

I've had bad lawyers who had more years of education. PEOPLE are, well, people and there are good ones and not so good ones.

Moral of the story is that just because someone has a degree in something does not mean they are actually good at it.

Just sayin'

My point is that doctors have close to 0 nutrition training.

erikkmcvay

My point is that doctors have close to 0 nutrition training.

Ahhh. Sorry didn't catch that.

I also think docs tend to prescribe things the pill making industry pumps to them...that's been my experience when dealing with High Blood Pressure....today I don't take the pulls and have much better BP but then I also got into eating better and losing the weight etc etc

HannahJDiaz25

Current intake is 1380
Current Weight is 206
I exercise about 6x per week, 30-45 minutes or so per day cardio workouts.

Lot's of nutritionists are stuck in the nineties. Get a second opinion.
I say, Think for yourself. Do what feels right.
I recommend NOT cutting calories. You are already eating at a big deficit. Read this article! It changed my life.

http://athlete.io/5368/yogurt-is-not-a-meal/

and

http://athlete.io/5343/why-women-should-not-run/

(by the way, lots of people got all defensive about running when they read this, BUT his point is that running wont get you the look you want...not that you should not run ever. I run and do endurance cardio, but not to get "toned." I do weights for that. And I don't run to lose fat, I eat healthy homemade foods for that. Cardio is great for endurance muscles and other benefits.)

I upped my calories. Started lifting weights, stopped doing cardio as often (now I mountain bike 2X per week and run intervals on the elliptical 2X.)
I went from 1250 calories a day to 1600 and two weeks later I upped it to 1800. I am losing fat, gaining muscle looking a ton more toned.
I strongly recommend you read "New rules of lifting for Women." Its dead on about diet...

erikkmcvay

IMHO running doesn't take long enough. Sure it burns calories but if you aren't running for long periods then you won't be burning off fat for very long. This is why I walk or ride. By pushing my cardio well beyond the initial carb burning phase (20-30 mins so I've read) then, in theory, you're into the fat burning phase...so why stop then? I walk for just over an hour and mountain bike for 50 to 70 minutes.

Seems to work.

As for running, i did not for years in the service and my knees and I hate it! lol