Do I need a nutritionist?
hrd2bnatrl
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Hey, I was thinking about hiring a nutritionist. I think I am eating well, my macros are usually pretty good but I want better results. My problem may be times I eat and what I consume after workouts. I only want to lose a few more pounds. curious if anyone else has hired someone or if anyone has recommendations?
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Registered Dietitian - NOT a nutritionist. I can call myself a nutritionist - but a registered dietitian actually needs some training and certifications. And even then there's no guarantee - the one I went to was crap but my insurance paid for it so at least it was free. Try and get some recommendations first and look for one that works with clients with your similar goals.5
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Are you having a specific problem that you want an RD to help you with? What "better results" are you looking for?3
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Trying to drop 10 more lbs and it has not been easy. I am active, cycle a few times a week no less then 25 miles burning 1500 to 2000 calories a ride. I alternate those off days with weight training and 2 mile runs. I feel my diet is not bad and use this app to watch what I eat and try to pay attention to the macros.
I feel like I am not eating the right items at the right times of the day if that makes sense. My training times vary so everyday is a little different. I need someone to say eat this now do this later.0 -
hrd2bnatrl wrote: »Trying to drop 10 more lbs and it has not been easy. I am active, cycle a few times a week no less then 25 miles burning 1500 to 2000 calories a ride. I alternate those off days with weight training and 2 mile runs. I feel my diet is not bad and use this app to watch what I eat and try to pay attention to the macros.
I feel like I am not eating the right items at the right times of the day if that makes sense. My training times vary so everyday is a little different. I need someone to say eat this now do this later.
If you are on the last ten lbs of a cut, then you need to be as accurate as possible with your logging. Meaning weighing everything you eat to the gram accurate and making sure the database entries you choose are correct. Your deficit is likely much smaller than when you started, and having less calories to play with means accuracy is extremely important.
How do you measure your intake?
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Nope you need Google and YouTube. Study your body. Master how it works.1
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Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »hrd2bnatrl wrote: »Trying to drop 10 more lbs and it has not been easy. I am active, cycle a few times a week no less then 25 miles burning 1500 to 2000 calories a ride. I alternate those off days with weight training and 2 mile runs. I feel my diet is not bad and use this app to watch what I eat and try to pay attention to the macros.
I feel like I am not eating the right items at the right times of the day if that makes sense. My training times vary so everyday is a little different. I need someone to say eat this now do this later.
If you are on the last ten lbs of a cut, then you need to be as accurate as possible with your logging. Meaning weighing everything you eat to the gram accurate and making sure the database entries you choose are correct. Your deficit is likely much smaller than when you started, and having less calories to play with means accuracy is extremely important.
How do you measure your intake?
Your right I do not actually measure but that is a great suggestion0 -
hrd2bnatrl wrote: »Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »hrd2bnatrl wrote: »Trying to drop 10 more lbs and it has not been easy. I am active, cycle a few times a week no less then 25 miles burning 1500 to 2000 calories a ride. I alternate those off days with weight training and 2 mile runs. I feel my diet is not bad and use this app to watch what I eat and try to pay attention to the macros.
I feel like I am not eating the right items at the right times of the day if that makes sense. My training times vary so everyday is a little different. I need someone to say eat this now do this later.
If you are on the last ten lbs of a cut, then you need to be as accurate as possible with your logging. Meaning weighing everything you eat to the gram accurate and making sure the database entries you choose are correct. Your deficit is likely much smaller than when you started, and having less calories to play with means accuracy is extremely important.
How do you measure your intake?
Your right I do not actually measure but that is a great suggestion
No, not measuring your food, weigh it all! Be accurate and you will see the results. Also make sure that you're choosing the correct food database entries...there are quite a few erroneous ones that need to be sifted through. Just make sure the entry matches the food packaging and weight.1 -
cerise_noir wrote: »hrd2bnatrl wrote: »Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »hrd2bnatrl wrote: »Trying to drop 10 more lbs and it has not been easy. I am active, cycle a few times a week no less then 25 miles burning 1500 to 2000 calories a ride. I alternate those off days with weight training and 2 mile runs. I feel my diet is not bad and use this app to watch what I eat and try to pay attention to the macros.
I feel like I am not eating the right items at the right times of the day if that makes sense. My training times vary so everyday is a little different. I need someone to say eat this now do this later.
If you are on the last ten lbs of a cut, then you need to be as accurate as possible with your logging. Meaning weighing everything you eat to the gram accurate and making sure the database entries you choose are correct. Your deficit is likely much smaller than when you started, and having less calories to play with means accuracy is extremely important.
How do you measure your intake?
Your right I do not actually measure but that is a great suggestion
No, not measuring your food, weigh it all! Be accurate and you will see the results. Also make sure that you're choosing the correct food database entries...there are quite a few erroneous ones that need to be sifted through. Just make sure the entry matches the food packaging and weight.
Meant weigh, I usually scan the barode if available..thank you!!0 -
hrd2bnatrl wrote: »cerise_noir wrote: »hrd2bnatrl wrote: »Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »hrd2bnatrl wrote: »Trying to drop 10 more lbs and it has not been easy. I am active, cycle a few times a week no less then 25 miles burning 1500 to 2000 calories a ride. I alternate those off days with weight training and 2 mile runs. I feel my diet is not bad and use this app to watch what I eat and try to pay attention to the macros.
I feel like I am not eating the right items at the right times of the day if that makes sense. My training times vary so everyday is a little different. I need someone to say eat this now do this later.
If you are on the last ten lbs of a cut, then you need to be as accurate as possible with your logging. Meaning weighing everything you eat to the gram accurate and making sure the database entries you choose are correct. Your deficit is likely much smaller than when you started, and having less calories to play with means accuracy is extremely important.
How do you measure your intake?
Your right I do not actually measure but that is a great suggestion
No, not measuring your food, weigh it all! Be accurate and you will see the results. Also make sure that you're choosing the correct food database entries...there are quite a few erroneous ones that need to be sifted through. Just make sure the entry matches the food packaging and weight.
Meant weigh, I usually scan the barode if available..thank you!!
Just FIY... scanning will take you to a user created entry that may be full of errors too, so just double check it against the packaging. I've seen hilarious posts where someone scanned garlic and what popped up was nothing in relation to garlic. Fun times.
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hrd2bnatrl wrote: »I feel like I am not eating the right items at the right times of the day if that makes sense. My training times vary so everyday is a little different. I need someone to say eat this now do this later.
None of this is relevant to weight loss, so nothing a dietitian tells you about it will make a difference.
It's not enough to "have a 'good' diet" or "try to watch your macros." Weight is a matter of energy balance, i.e. calories. Take the advice here about weighing your food to know as closely as possible how many calories you're really consuming.
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Another possibility is your exercise calories. 1500-2000 is quite a bit more than 25 miles usually. I don't know all your details so it's just an idea.2
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There are better versions of this image, but the point is.... the main thing is CICO. There really isn't a point in fine tuning the small stuff (e.g. nutrient timing) if you have not yet tuned the main thing. So another comment in favor of tightening up the logging as a first step. For elite athletes, nutrient timing *might* make a small difference, or it might not. There is no point in spending energy on that before investing your effort in CICO and macros. Also, a trainer might have better insight on that particular aspect than a RD would. Unsure. Lots of misinformation out there in either case. buyer beware.
Also, if that's your photo, you look great. Focus on the main thing and I'm sure you will reach your goal.
ETA: better graphic2
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