Anyone ever worked with a nutritionist?

KellyGettingHealthy
KellyGettingHealthy Posts: 28 Member
edited May 2016 in Food and Nutrition
My work offers us the opportunity access to a nutritionist and I thought I might meet with her. Anyone have advice? How has your experience been with nutrionists? I add the caveat that I have read a ton on nutrition and followed diets for years so I am a little skeptical, but willing to give it a try. My issue is not a lack of knowledge, so much as application, but I am working on it. Thanks!

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  • momonamission4fitness
    momonamission4fitness Posts: 1 Member
    Hi Kelly! I have worked with a Nutritionalist. I would HIGHLY recommend you speaking with someone! I found it very helpful and beneficial!
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    I would recommend a registered dietitian instead of a nutritionist if possible
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    singingflutelady wrote: »
    I would recommend a registered dietitian instead of a nutritionist if possible

    This.
  • arbliss86
    arbliss86 Posts: 1 Member
    Free access to a nutritionist? I would definitely take advantage of that if I were you. They can help with behavior change and how to improve adherence to dietary changes.
  • Calamityjayne
    Calamityjayne Posts: 3 Member
    I worked with a nutritionist at my gym...I GAINED weight! Once I gained 3 lbs (didn't want to let it get further) I stopped listening to him even though he told me it would take time and that you always gain before you lose. This sounded like baloney to me. I don't do much better on my own, but I felt like he was just regurgitating facts from a book and not basing the information on my body and needs. I read a lot on my own and try to sort through what I think makes sense. My biggest issue is self-control! I would also say that a registered dietician would be a better way to go. They have been education on the subject and are accredited.
  • mitsimr
    mitsimr Posts: 194 Member
    I wouldn't discount all nutritionist. Due to the lack of regulation there are a lot of quacks out there but there are some good ones as well. If your work is taking care of it then I would try it. Just use your best judgment and try to get feed back from others who has seen this person.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    singingflutelady wrote: »
    I would recommend a registered dietitian instead of a nutritionist if possible

    ^^^ Yup.....that's not to say there aren't good nutritionists out there but being a registered dietician requires rigorous study and adherence to a professional code of conduct / ethics, you can become a "nutritionist" through some pretty dubious websites.

    Given that it's on your employer's dime I'd be inclined to at least give them a shot (let common sense be your guide and make sure your BS detector has a fresh set of batteries)
  • Sarah_Shapes_Up
    Sarah_Shapes_Up Posts: 76 Member
    I've met with one. She didn't tell me anything I didn't know, but she helped me to think about pairing foods differently to focus on blood sugar levels for energy and cravings. It also gave me accountability. If it's free, why not try it.
  • shaumom
    shaumom Posts: 1,003 Member
    If you get access to one for free? Eh, might be worth it to just check her out.

    The training is so-so. Typically follows the current regulations for dietary guidance (like the food pyramid) - which has some trouble with lobbying impacting facts, actually (http://time.com/4130043/lobbying-politics-dietary-guidelines/ ). Rarely up to speed on many medically restricted diets. So there can be some trouble there.

    But sometimes you can get some insight here and there, and every once in a while you'll find one who has done a lot of personal study and become a pretty darn good resource for information.

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