I saw the nutritionist today...

lovinmamaxo · May 2011

She is worried about my new obsession w/food how i measure everything including ketchup, salad. She wants me to stop measuring things like "veggies" as they are considered a free food and no more measure ketchup. She isn't worried about the sodium she said all she wants me to track is calories, fat, carbs, and fiber. So i changed my settings. She said i have been depriving and starving myself. She is shocked at the amount of weight loss in 1 months time "28 pounds" she said it's way too much and unhealthy and probably the reason i developed gall stones losing too much weight too fast. She also wants me to treat myself to "one" treat a week like a small ice cream cone of individually wrapped chocolate or w/e. Also she said i can order whatever i want "out" once a week but to save some and don't eat it all.She also told me to put away the scale and only weigh myself 1-2x a week.

Does this sound about accurate to everyone else?

Steph_Marie29 · May 2011

I don't think it's bad. Generally there are 30 days in the month and you should lose a pound a day.

VixFit2011 · May 2011

Her advice sounds really good.

ashleyh3156 · May 2011

I am guessing she has a bachelors in nutrition....so listen. 28lbs is a lot of weight. I have yo yoed before and generally if it comes off quick, it comes on even quicker!

ndhr3d · May 2011

I would still track sodium... sodium, being a big cause of heart problems and joint issues... you need to keep it down.

hydee77 · May 2011

All of things she told you seems resonable. How do you feel about what she told you. It might seem scary to stop measuring but as long as it is just the foods she said I'm sure it will be ok seeing they are free foods. Good luck.

robbhull · May 2011

She sounds like a smart lady. Keep in mind she is trained in nutrition and maybe you are not. You should take her advice and not eat too little or too much!

Flyntiggr · May 2011

The medically accepted healthy weight loss is generally 1-2 pounds per week. Severly obese people do tend to lose more than that, but usually only under strict supervision...

summalovaable · May 2011

She's a nutritionist she didn't go to four years of university for us to doubt her work. She's giving you advice that will be long term, not just another "fad" where you gain it all back eventully. Don't let people who think they know dieting Telll you she's wrong...she's helping yoh do what's best for you

cupfanncbms · May 2011

Honestly... I think it depends on how much you have to lose and if you're doing it healthfully. If you are eating enough calories, but few enough to lose weight, and getting your nutrition from a variety of foods.... then I don't know how I feel.

The Biggest Loser contestants lose 15 to 20 pounds a week on some weeks. They are doing it healthfully though. I wouldn't recommend any silly fad 500 calorie a day diets or anything... but if you are HEALTHFULLY taking off weight, then I don't know if I'd knock it. Obviously, your nutritionist has much more information than I have, though.

*I don't deprive myself of treats, either. I think they're good to keep the weightloss going, actually. And it keeps you from binging.

SimplyDeLish · May 2011

healthy, sustainable weight loss is a maximum of 2 lbs per week! 28 lbs in a month is NOT good!

You nutritionist is giving you good advice.

srp2011 · May 2011

I just took a look at your food diary and it looks like you have been eating significantly under your daily calorie goal, and actually, nearly a pound a day is extremely fast for weight loss and should only be done under a doctor's close supervision, if at all - otherwise it could lead to severe health problems. Everyone watches The Biggest Loser and sees those astronomical losses, but you need to realize that these people have a team of professionals monitoring them constantly.

I think her advice is on the mark (although I don't think tracking veggies is bad - they are not truly free though they don't count as much - but you are so far from eating the amount of calories you need that they are trivial - I think she is truly concerned about you developing an eating disorder).

Please eat more - remember, you didn't gain the weight overnight, so you shouldn't expect to lose it overnight either. If you do it right, you will still reach your goals, and you'll be healthy when you do.

TrainerRobin · May 2011

I get where she's coming from. She's wanting you to develop healthy habits that'll become your lifestyle and going at it that hard can be counterproductive in terms of body composition (losing too much lean muscle mass) and in terms of something that's hard to maintain for life.

You'll (generally) want to aim to lose a pound for every 3500 calories you under eat or exercise off. You can do the math on that equation. If you're losing more than that, then it's a strong sign that you may be losing lean muscle mass which is problematic in terms of making you "fatter" even if you are getting lighter, and in terms of being unable to eat a decent amount of calories once you are at your goal weight.

I work very hard with my clients to ensure they keep or gain lean muscle mass so they won't be forced to eat at a very low calorie level for the rest of their lives in order to maintain the new weight due to their having lost so much lean muscle mass. I want them to be at a healthy weight for life AND to be able to enjoy life, including the little celebrations and a reasonable quantity of food, for the rest of their lives.

I hope that helps you at least a little. If you have any more questions, feel free to message me.

Good luck!! :drinker:

kimberlyAjohnson · May 2011

Uh, say what? A pound to two a WEEK maybe, but a pound per day is some scary stuff!

I think your nutritionist's advice sounds good, although I would try to track sodium, both for your health and to help keep water weight down as well.

rileamoyer · May 2011

I checked your ticker and saw you have quite a bit to lose before your reach your goal. I understand why your nutritionist is worried. 28 lbs a month is a lot, your body could probably handle rapid weight loss for a short time based on your amount to lose, but you need to slow it down. Losing it slowly helps your body adjust better to the 'new you' , helps ensure the weight stays gone and keeps your skin from sagging too much. She probably knows more about what you specfically need (as we are all different). Keep working with her and with us and you will do fine.

JennLifts · May 2011

NOT true. At all.

sarahsmom1 · May 2011

I agree do what the nutritionist says they only recommend the most at 2 pds a week so you lost 14 weeks worth of weight in 4 weeks

SweetTooth68 · May 2011

A pound a day?? I wish

I think it's a pound or 2 a week, and there are only 4 weeks in a month..so average would be 4 - 8 pounds in a month.

rosec005 · May 2011

A healthy rate for losing weight the maintainable way is 1-2lbs/wk. The only people that try to get you to think you can lose more are fad diets that don't work in the long run. You didn't put the weight on the weight overnight and it's not going to come on that fast either.

srp2011 · May 2011

Yes, and the Biggest Loser contestants have a team with doctors and professional nutritionists and coaches watching them and monitoring their health constantly - trying to do the same alone is crazy, just like when kids jump off the roof because they saw a professional stuntman do it on tv.

☆ShawnsMom08☆ · May 2011

I thought two pounds a week was the good and healthy way. Just saying...

cmriverside · May 2011

In all things moderation.

You will have to decide for yourself if you believe her. How did you come to lose 28 lbs in a month? If, in fact you were starving yorself, that's not good.

Obsession is a devious mistress/lover. It sneaks in and takes over your thoughts and life. Too much in any direction is worth taking a look at - and you must have thought this was important enough to see a nutritionist. Try it her way and see how you do. You can always turn around at any time. But not if you've ruined your health.

SheilaSisco · May 2011

Not to be rude, but that is SO wrong! SAFE weight loss is 1-2 pounds per WEEK, NOT per DAY. If you're losing a pound a DAY, you're probably doing some pretty serious harm to your insides.

I don't think she's wrong to tell you what she did. I think you should follow her advice. With the possible exception of still watching the sodium. It really isn't good for you and will make you retain water. If you're tracking on here, make sure you hit at LEAST 1200 NET EVERY DAY. Trust me, it's important. Too many people stall out because they aren't eating enough. Besides, not fueling your body properly can hurt your insides too. Gotta be good to yourself.

MB_Positif · May 2011

AGREED!

ashton0703 · May 2011

1lb a day is quick weight loss. if you want to lose weight and keep it off go slow! 4-8lbs a month is recommended. you're doc sounds like a smart lady!

xiadu02 · May 2011

Umm, a pound a day? That sounds way too fast and extreme to me. Now a pound a week sounds healthier.

cjjones007 · May 2011

It does sound about right... Although I personally monitor sodium as well...
As for weight loss - the initial couple of months is always higher than sustained, and the more you have to lose, the quicker you can lose it in the beginning.
I lost over 30 pounds my first month, but it slowed down from there... The Doctors I've spoken to have all said that they are generally going to be concerned at more than 3-4 pounds a week (think 12 to 16 pounds in an average month)...

They say that losing the weight (especially quickly) is harder on your body then actually carrying all that weight around with you. As MUCH as I wanted to see the fast results to stay motivated in the beginning, it was more important for me NOT to create health problems when that was precisely what I was working to avoid (lose weight, get healthy, etc.)...

WAY TO GO on 28 pounds, what an accomplishment, and I'm so sorry to hear about the gallstones... Follow their instructions - If you REALLY need to be an over achiever (I do), push it a LITTLE further than they suggest... I go for 2.5 - 3 pounds a week My doc says to stop it and drop it down to 2 (and then he says unofficially as long as I visit him every month or so he isn't going to beat me up for it)...
Now - I've been stagnant a lot lately - haven't lost a pound in almost 3 months - so I really want to lose some weight quick to get back on track - but I'm going to do my best to ONLY lose 10 pounds in May... Your Doctor and nutritionist can be your friend and your motivator - listen to them - enjoy your life...
And way to go!!!

TaneeisFitforLife · May 2011

Your nutritionist gave you wonderful advice.....I hope it's something you decide to follow

natskedat · May 2011

She sounds spot on. 28 lbs in one month is too much. 4-8 lbs in one month sounds more reasonable. Listen to her. She knows what she's talking about. People on this site (including me) are not the experts. She is. Trust her. She's going to get you there.

Living healthfully means living. Living means enjoying. You've got to live life and enjoy it. Learning to enjoy a treat for what it is, a treat, guiltlessly is AS important as eating vegetables and drinking water. And breathing.

Thank you for reminding us all of this. I'm going to drink some sugary hot chocolate with more than one serving of marshmallows.

lovinmamaxo · May 2011

Yeah i knew i was doing something wrong.. not that i wasn't happy to be 28 lbs less but i was becoming obsessive with measuring EVERYTHING. She did mention about this turning into a eating disorder if this continues. She also said to fllavor my water some i can add crystal light. I guess i am just over motivated when i heard my original weight on 3/31 i went into overdrive and stopped all my old habits that day. I would love to be able to have a small treat once a week and not feel guilty about it. I just feel bad now that i may have caused these gallstones myself.. now i have surgery this Thursday.. like in 1 day lol Yesterday i exercised and burned over 250 calories so i only net about 800 it was bad and i realize that. She told me i NEED to be over 1200 net not under she said even at my size my body will go into starvation mode if it hasn't already. Today i am netting like 1100 or so with no exercise besides appointments today so a little better than yesterday.

Pebble321 · May 2011

Great, I'm really glad to hear that you are paying attention to her!
I had a quick look at your diary and from the pages I saw you are eating pretty good stuff but just not enough of it

And, I agree that an occasional treat isn't a bad thing. If you can't stop at just one little treat don't keep them in the house, but don't deny yourself everything - it is a long journey and you need to find the path that you can follow and stay motivated.
And remember that you also have to be part of your family and community and if that means eating a piece of birthday cake or eating out at someone's house every now and again which takes you over your calories for the day - that's OK! It's called life and you don't want to withdraw from that!
Good luck.

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