Nutritionist worth it?

I agree, you can tons of free information online. It just takes time to find out what's good for you because everyone is different.

Yes... I work with many nutritionists and you will get what you pay for. I don't recommend learning via the internet... there is more misinformation that fact. Trust me, you'll become overwhelmed and confused with all the contradictory points of view. I would see a nutritionist and just be honest with them... that your budget won't allow for repeated visits and that you're hoping for the best advice inside of one appointment. Perhaps she will steer you towards a few sites that are based on fact on not opinions.

I will congratulate you on your "lifestyle" approach versus "diets". It's worked wonders for me too. "10kaday" has some great points about avoiding soda and increasing your protein intake however, I suggest simply avoiding all packaged cereals.. they are just cardboard inside cardboard. Oatmeal is the best option for breakfast... great stuff. Make sure you take a protein supplement (Whey protein only... absolutely NO SOY) and explore intermittent fasting. Clinically proven to be the best way to burn fat, increase muscle and improve overall health.

I saw one and it helped me change my eating habits big time. Lost 10 lbs in the first two months.

There is a lot of information online but I would caution you to make sure you are looking at reliable sources. There is a lot of conflicting and misinformation floating around on the internet. I would recommend looking at research information from certified nutritionists and dietitians. If you can afford to meet with a nutritionist in person, I would think that would be the best possible starting point. That gives you a two-way conversation with a professional – they can ask you questions and you can ask them.

Can I get your take on my suggestions... might be a bit more constructive that simply ridiculing them.

Yes... I work with many nutritionists and you will get what you pay for. I don't recommend learning via the internet... there is more misinformation that fact. Trust me, you'll become overwhelmed and confused with all the contradictory points of view. I would see a nutritionist and just be honest with them... that your budget won't allow for repeated visits and that you're hoping for the best advice inside of one appointment. Perhaps she will steer you towards a few sites that are based on fact on not opinions.

I will congratulate you on your "lifestyle" approach versus "diets". It's worked wonders for me too. "10kaday" has some great points about avoiding soda and increasing your protein intake however, I suggest simply avoiding all packaged cereals.. they are just cardboard inside cardboard. Oatmeal is the best option for breakfast... great stuff. Make sure you take a protein supplement (Whey protein only... absolutely NO SOY) and explore intermittent fasting. Clinically proven to be the best way to burn fat, increase muscle and improve overall health.

lol.............all packaged cereals are cardboard within cardboard, oatmeal for breakfast, no soy, protein supplements, avoid soda. It's the internet which will free someone from this kinda nonsense and misinformation...as opposed to 1 persons opinion on what nutrition is or looks like. Not that you haven't done nutritional research, it's just you have preconceived notions that are not tempered with in depth research, which again is all on the www for free.

I saw one for a while and I didnt feel it really helped me at all. I can honestly say tho during that time in my life I wasnt ready for a change and think It was just a waste of my money. Today however, I believe I would get a lot out of a couple sessions with one !

Can I get your take on my suggestions... might be a bit more constructive that simply ridiculing them.

Yes... I work with many nutritionists and you will get what you pay for. I don't recommend learning via the internet... there is more misinformation that fact. Trust me, you'll become overwhelmed and confused with all the contradictory points of view. I would see a nutritionist and just be honest with them... that your budget won't allow for repeated visits and that you're hoping for the best advice inside of one appointment. Perhaps she will steer you towards a few sites that are based on fact on not opinions.

I will congratulate you on your "lifestyle" approach versus "diets". It's worked wonders for me too. "10kaday" has some great points about avoiding soda and increasing your protein intake however, I suggest simply avoiding all packaged cereals.. they are just cardboard inside cardboard. Oatmeal is the best option for breakfast... great stuff. Make sure you take a protein supplement (Whey protein only... absolutely NO SOY) and explore intermittent fasting. Clinically proven to be the best way to burn fat, increase muscle and improve overall health.

lol.............all packaged cereals are cardboard within cardboard, oatmeal for breakfast, no soy, protein supplements, avoid soda. It's the internet which will free someone from this kinda nonsense and misinformation...as opposed to 1 persons opinion on what nutrition is or looks like. Not that you haven't done nutritional research, it's just you have preconceived notions that are not tempered with in depth research, which again is all on the www for free.

One of the biggest missteps in nutrition is the belief that certain food should be avoided or bad for us. Dissecting nutrition into good and bad has generated a huge diet industry around the world but especially in the USA. For example you saying oatmeal was the best option for breakfast is not realistic. Maybe it's your alternative to eggs, bacon, toast and coffee, that you feel is less nutritious, I don't know. When I was in France and Italy breakfast was a croissant, preserves and a latte or espresso, pastries and some fruit. The other side of the world it's steamed rice, fish, congee, miso soup, raw egg etc.....And while a protein supplement might be effective at increasing intake, it certainly doesn't equate to whole foods with their matrix attached for overall better nutritional comparison, especially when considering a deficit where the most nutritionally dense calories are best. Basically eggs, steak, fish, yogurt have other synergistic and micronutirent benefits that a protein powder won't and can't supply.....etc. I'm not saying your answers are wrong, just that there are other solutions that may not be as confusing in it's singularity as pointing blame.

The thing worth it at an good nutritionist is not the actual advice.

It's the blood test you make to see what really is missing from your body in terms of nutrition: are you too `acid` (consuming to much protein), have you got low calcium/mineral levels, have you got some kind of intolerance (maybe a small one only causing bloath, not some big issues), etc.

Our bodies work different, and while some nutrition facts are true for most of us, some of us may not get what they really need from common sense information.

Again, you may not need an expensive doctor to read some blood tests, but sometimes only a nutritionist can corelate numbers in a truly significant way. As far as I know, some test are also expensive, like those for food intolerance.

If you can afford it and if you find a good one, a nutritionist is definitely worth the money! I worked with one a few years ago for a few months and I learned so much from her. The first meeting was a 1.5 hour long consultation session and then I met with her weekly. I also have an eating disorder and she used to be a psychotherapist so we talked about my eating issues, but mostly, we went over my food diary for the week and we talked about food and nutrition. I loved working with her because it was like having a nutrition coach. She held me accountable for all the food choices I made and taught me a lot of things about food and nutrition. I feel that I have a better grasp of nutrition than the average person from working with her.

I saw one nutritionist and was all excited because she seemed to really understand where I was coming from. I believe that if I could keep working with her, I would be successful about finding ways to eat healthier, but I can't afford to see her as she works at a hospital and it costs a fortune. I met with another nutritionist who I felt didn't listen to me and made me feel like I wanted to give up.

So, take the first appointment as an interview as to whether this nutritionist is going to be helpful or not for you. You need to find a good fit to be successful.