Went and saw a nutritionist... uh what?

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  • HDKay
    HDKay Posts: 34 Member
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    that sounds sort of ridiculous, but i'm not a nutritionist..?

    Stick a sign on your door that says you are and then BAM you become one.

    Nutritionist is a very loosely guarded term. Dietitians on the other hand need qualifications that take a considerable amount of effort.

    I was trying to remember which way round it was as I knew one had qualifications and the other is good old Jillian McKieth, if your USA and unsure she was a UK TV icon who was debunked as her "nutrition" and advice were harmful! I don't know what the US version of GP is but I'd go and see them for some better advice, 900 sounds very under!
  • eringrace10
    eringrace10 Posts: 135 Member
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    Well It could be good basis, but you'd need to eat way more. Do have to point out anyone can call themselves a nutritionist. (while im sure there are good nurtritionists out there, you may be more likely to come across bad than good) dietician is the protected term if you want help with your diet see a dietician good luck
  • KansasRider
    KansasRider Posts: 76 Member
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    Get a second opinion. Yeah. Limit pasta. But at your height/weight, that's not near enough to fuel your body. Especially if youare working out.
  • raspberrytartgirl
    raspberrytartgirl Posts: 51 Member
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    when I first came here I ate between 900-1000 calories not knowing i was so hungry I would eat everything in sight. my body was starving. I upped my calories to 1600. I started out at 250 pounds and am currently at 175 pounds. had to access my new calories. I eat 1477 calories with a 15% cut of my tdee

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    I agree with the other posters get a 2nd opionon that doesn't sound right at all.
  • alishali
    alishali Posts: 56
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    you should be eating so much more than that!
  • ZealousMissJJ
    ZealousMissJJ Posts: 454 Member
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    Why the hell are you asking a forum of unqualified nobodies?

    Basically you're wanting us to tell you something different to the person you paid to give expert advice. Sure, OK, sounds like rubbish, eat a load more.

    By the way I have no idea what I'm talking about. Happy?

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  • aalpass
    aalpass Posts: 124 Member
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    See a dietician not a nutritionist. Their quals are ++++ more than a nutritionist.

    Best of luck! Xx
  • Victoria2448
    Victoria2448 Posts: 559 Member
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    I'm no nutritionist but I learned more about nutrition in 2 semesters than this so called "nutritionist" apparently learned while getting a degree.

    It sounds to me that they're completely full of it. Ditching pasta isn't a bad call, but eating 900 cals a day is ridiculous.

    Haha I agree with this. I've been working with people to lose weight as a CPT. I don't devise diets for people but steer them in the right direction. I just started studying nutrition OFFICIALLY. I will say that I have found that I know a great deal more than people with so called degrees...even dieticians, some of them have no clue.

    That being said, if you have some sort of medical issue...that could be the reason for the suggestions. You really haven't provided enough information for us to know if these suggestions are warranted.
  • cgarand
    cgarand Posts: 541 Member
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    Is she a certified nutritionist or one of those 'nutritionists' who are just peddling 'supplements'. As with everything, if it doesn't feel right don't do it. If you were a sedentary 5' 0" person I would still think that under 1000 calories a day was not enough.
  • delonda1
    delonda1 Posts: 525 Member
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    Why the hell are you asking a forum of unqualified nobodies?

    Basically you're wanting us to tell you something different to the person you paid to give expert advice. Sure, OK, sounds like rubbish, eat a load more.

    By the way I have no idea what I'm talking about. Happy?

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  • LJSmith1989
    LJSmith1989 Posts: 650
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    Why the hell are you asking a forum of unqualified nobodies?

    Basically you're wanting us to tell you something different to the person you paid to give expert advice. Sure, OK, sounds like rubbish, eat a load more.

    By the way I have no idea what I'm talking about. Happy?

    Time of month?
  • LeanneGoingThin
    LeanneGoingThin Posts: 215 Member
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    In every field, there's always a bunch of people who - despite their education - give the wrong advice. I would get a second opinion, this just doesn't seem right.
  • ZealousMissJJ
    ZealousMissJJ Posts: 454 Member
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    This totals MAXIMUM 900 calories, if that. At the moment in the last three months or so I've been averaging approx 1300 cals, which I thought was about right. I voiced this concern to her, and she said it was okay, that eating this amount of calories was RIGHT for me, and should be around 1000 or less.

    I'm female, 5'8, approx 120kgs at the start now around 110kg. I workout approx 3 - 6 times a week, with a PT so cardio/weights, pretty intense exercise as I am pretty strong, e.g. I leg press 3 sets 10 reps 130kg... 30mins cardio each session.

    Seriousely though, 900 is way too low. I've been there. Lost weight quick (8kg in 8 weeks) but I was dizzy, REALLY cranky, have enourmous cravings at the end that led me to eat someone else's entire jar of peanutbutter ot the office. You won't be able to keep it up.

    900 calories is not a lifestyle change. It's an insane diet that will leave you saggy. It did for me; lost all lean musclemass. So, I was succesfully 55kg but looked like a mess. I'd ask for a second opinion or just make up your own mind based on common sense!
  • angieroo2
    angieroo2 Posts: 973 Member
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    that sounds sort of ridiculous, but i'm not a nutritionist..?

    Stick a sign on your door that says you are and then BAM you become one.

    Nutritionist is a very loosely guarded term. Dietitians on the other hand need qualifications that take a considerable amount of effort.

    Exactly. A dietitian has specific training and at least in Canada it's regulated. A nutritionist, not so much.
  • Deipneus
    Deipneus Posts: 1,862 Member
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    Hi guys,

    So I went and saw a nutritionist today, my exercise is pretty good and wanted help on the diet side of things.

    I know I eat way too much pasta but did not expect the news she gave me!

    Essentially my diet would be: (similarish to what I eat now except for the dinners)

    Breakfast:
    Greek yoghurt
    Museli
    Fruit

    Lunch: Salad with protein

    Dinner; Protein with unlimited veg

    No pasta except once or twice a week with half a cup of brown rice, some wholewheat pasta

    This totals MAXIMUM 900 calories, if that. At the moment in the last three months or so I've been averaging approx 1300 cals, which I thought was about right. I voiced this concern to her, and she said it was okay, that eating this amount of calories was RIGHT for me, and should be around 1000 or less.

    I'm female, 5'8, approx 120kgs at the start now around 110kg. I workout approx 3 - 6 times a week, with a PT so cardio/weights, pretty intense exercise as I am pretty strong, e.g. I leg press 3 sets 10 reps 130kg... 30mins cardio each session.

    I know I have a fair amount of weight to lose but I'm not 300kg, I mean really... Does this sound right?

    **Edit: I have another appointment in three weeks, was just going to try it out and see how things go but at that rate I'll have lost maybe 12kg in three weeks
    I would find a dietitian for a second opinion. I don't know where you live, but in many places, almost anyone can call themselves a nutritionist.
  • FP4HSharon
    FP4HSharon Posts: 664 Member
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    It's hard for nutritionists NOT to advise based on their personal point of views, so they may THINK this is ok. But the Mayo Clinic's obesity clinic, as well as the American Heart Association, and most other experts say that NO ONE should go below 1200 calories a day. Maybe too this nutritionist got her degree a long time ago when they thought this was ok & hasn't stayed up on current recommendations. I'd see another nutritionist if I were you, preferably one that has a recent degree. If that's not possible, then I personally would up the calories to 1200 & you'd still lose, but that's between you & your medical advisors. But the best course would be to talk to your doctor about it...although they say most doctors only get about 9 hours of nutritional instruction in med school.
  • McGruber03
    McGruber03 Posts: 113
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    I am a Registered Dietitian and I would never, never tell someone to eat less than 1000 kcal unless they were 98 years old and bedridden. And then, I would liberalize their diet and tell them to eat as much or little as they wanted. You need to save your money and cancel your next appointment. The diet that she is suggesting does not give you the calories, vitamins and minerals that you need. I don't know your age, but with your current height/weight, and exercise regimen, I would estimate that you need anywhere from 1400-1700 kcal/day. You will not maintain 900 kcal/day, and if you do, you will eventually get sick from being malnourished. Not to mention you'll lose some serious muscle mass.
  • jakkisr
    jakkisr Posts: 175 Member
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    Breakfast:
    Greek yoghurt
    Museli
    Fruit

    Lunch: Salad with protein

    Dinner; Protein with unlimited veg

    No pasta except once or twice a week with half a cup of brown rice, some wholewheat pasta

    This totals MAXIMUM 900 calories, if that. At the moment in the last three months or so I've been averaging approx 1300 cals, which I thought was about right. I voiced this concern to her, and she said it was okay, that eating this amount of calories was RIGHT for me, and should be around 1000 or less.

    Did the nutritionist actually say restrict to 900 calories? Because I could eat that menu quite happily and make it way more than 900. I'm 5'3 and eating an average 1300 a day and losing weight at a nice pace - my diary is open if you need ideas, I eat pretty well.
  • loriband
    loriband Posts: 54 Member
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  • casy84
    casy84 Posts: 290 Member
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    I have no personal experience, but I've met a lady that was put on a 800cal diet by a nutritionist. She was shorter than you and a bit overweight. I'm not a fan of the starvation myth people preach on this forum. In my non specialist opinion you can go for it, but only for a short period of time. If you feel hungry or light headed just listen to your body and eat more.

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