Dietician Didn't Help

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  • Doublelee
    Doublelee Posts: 9 Member
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    Hi there...If you post your food on here, then at the end of the day, it shows you what you are SUPPOSE to be taking in in carbs, proteins, fat, cholesterol, etc. and what you actually are doing. That makes all the difference in the world. It has really helped by watching these. Each time you post what you eat, the stats come up....maybe post before you eat it and see if you need to rethink what you are about to eat. I've had to do that several times. Hope this helps.
  • prov31jd
    prov31jd Posts: 153 Member
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    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/justin-stoneman/post_868_b_720398.html

    Awesome article. Worth re-posting the address.
  • mermx
    mermx Posts: 976
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    Seriously? You asked a dietician, who studied, who knows what she's doing, whose job it is to do what she does and you don't believe her??? You wouldn't even give it a try? Man....

    I saw a dietician who specializes in the morbidly obese. I was referred to her, because my goal was to reduce body fat. I'm the farthest thing from morbidly obese. I have a friend who is an exercise physiologist who disagrees with everything she said. I show no signs of hypolipodemia or anything that indicates I have issues with diabetes or cholesterol. This dietician is insisting I suffer from diabetes. The tests show otherwise.

    So you have seen a specialist dietician recommended and you are asking us people? As others have said why ot give the plan a try? Why take advice from people on here (no matter how good the intentons)

    Give it a try if it doesnt work then you can always ask for more advice on MFP

    But it is up to you..it`s your life x
  • RoanneRed
    RoanneRed Posts: 429 Member
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    I'd only do more carb if I was doing a lot of cardio. Personally I would say more fat and a little less protien. Even if you are doing a lot of lifting, you probably don't need that much.
    My opinion only but I tend to agree with this - the dietician is advising you based on conventional wisdom and it's up to you whether you agree with this or not.
    Perhaps increase your calories slightly by increasing good fats and reducing protein by about 50grams/day. I've read that you shouldn't try to do low-carb (I believe that's generally regarded as less than 100g/day) and low-fat at the same time.
    Could you change your weights routine so that 1 or 2 mornings a week are cardio instead of lifting?
  • Koshkaxo
    Koshkaxo Posts: 332 Member
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    I saw a dietician who specializes in the morbidly obese. I was referred to her, because my goal was to reduce body fat. I'm the farthest thing from morbidly obese. I have a friend who is an exercise physiologist who disagrees with everything she said. I show no signs of hypolipodemia or anything that indicates I have issues with diabetes or cholesterol. This dietician is insisting I suffer from diabetes. The tests show otherwise.

    Im prob going to get attacked for this, but you are not really the "farthest thing from morbidly obese", maybe 20 lbs or so. This is why I dont like BMI, im sure you mean you dont look morbidly obese but technically you will be classified as close to it. Everyone has different frames and shapes so BMI is stupid imo
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 383
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    the one time I went to a Dietician, She was obese, and told me not to lose weight... :noway: I was a bit dissipointed.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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    Firstly, medical conditions aside, you have to eat at shed load of protien for it to harm your kidneys. Make sure you stay hydrated and you should not have any problems.

    However, the %ages and calorie target your dietician gave you looks reasonable - she is the one with more knowledge of your cirumstances than anyone else here, so I would take her advice.
  • Amber82479
    Amber82479 Posts: 629 Member
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    If you're not confident in the dietician's recommendations, seek a second opinion. :)
  • lilojoke
    lilojoke Posts: 427 Member
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    I worked with a dietician for two years and she had me on 40-50% carbs and rest split between fat and protein. I lost 100 pounds eating this way with about 2000 calories and many times 1500 calories.

    Theres nothing wrong with carbs in the diet we are not living in primal conditions so whats the point of reducing carbs? Maybe look at quality but don't take them out!
  • Dudagarcia
    Dudagarcia Posts: 849 Member
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    I'm in school for dietetics and even though I'm not registered, from what you'ver explained I agree with your dietician. Protein is good, but too much is both wasteful and harmful. I don't know how much she told you about that but our bodies have a harder time getting energy from protein than other foods because if its chemical composition. It requires extra work to digest it (meaning more calories burnt in digestion) BUT there is a limit to what your body can process per day and over-doing protein can really damage your liver and it becomes counter productive to your health and weight loss efforts. Our bodies can only tolerate 15-35% calories from protein per day on a long term plan.

    In the same respect, carbohydrates are viewed as the "bad guys" but we need them for energy and normal function. Low carb intake can result in fatigue, impaired cognition, sleeplessness, and all sorts of other bad stuff. Feed your body and your brain with GOOD carbohydrates: whole grains fruits and vegetables. They will help stabilize your blood sugar and keep your body functioning at prime levels.

    Last, there are not magic numbers or percentages. Everyone's goals will be different. 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fat is a good basic place to start if you're feeling the lower carb thing, but if you're working out a lot (especially if you want to do cardio) you're gonna need your carbs for energy. Good fats will also keep your nervous system functioning well and keep your skin, hair, and nails beautiful. Good fats usually mean any kind of unsaturated fats, like plant oils, nuts and avocados.

    I don't know if that will help clear things up but I hope so. Good luck!
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    my sis is registered dietician and said diabetics r put on high protein
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
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    Looking at just the basics..based on a sedentary lifestyle, your BMR is 2302
    http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/

    Why not go with it and see what happens in a few weeks?
  • carld256
    carld256 Posts: 855 Member
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    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/justin-stoneman/post_868_b_720398.html

    That is one of the absolute worst articles I have ever regretted reading.
  • FalvoPS
    FalvoPS Posts: 25
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    Thaks everyone, the dieitician called last night and noted she reviewed the wrong medical charts. Honestly, this is why I do not visit the doctor unless absolutely necessary.
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
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    Ackkk! I hear you!

    Thaks everyone, the dieitician called last night and noted she reviewed the wrong medical charts. Honestly, this is why I do not visit the doctor unless absolutely necessary.

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