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 2005-08-08 9:16 AM |
Master 1741     Boston |  Subject: Experiences using a nutritionistHey guys, I'm kind of at a weight loss plateau, and I'm looking for a little help. I started at about 165 back in January I think- and I'm currently about 143. I've been at this weight for about 2-3 weeks. Not sure why I'm not losing more weight- I've been exercising pretty hard, so my guess is that my nutrition is the thing that needs work. I eat very, very healthy, but I think my problem is that I eat TOO much of healthy stuff. Anyways, I'm thinking of seeing a nutritionist to help me with a meal plan that will allow me to get to my goal weight of 130. It's only 15 more pounds- can't be that hard!!! So I wanted to know if any of you have used a nutritionist in the past, and has it helped you with weight loss? Also, are there any web sites you can recommend for a nutritionist that specializes in athletes? Thanks! |
| 2005-08-08 10:16 AM in reply to: #219142 |
Elite 3020 Bay Area, CA | Subject: RE: Experiences using a nutritionist Just want to let you know that 2-3 weeks is not a long time to be at the same weight. And 15 pounds does not seem like a lot, but it may take you a while to get it off. Hopefully, a nutritionist can help you out, but you may just be at a point where your weight loss is slowing down. |
| 2005-08-08 11:21 AM in reply to: #219142 |
| Member 18 Vancouver | Subject: RE: Experiences using a nutritionist Hey GatorGirl, Your stats are similar to mine: I was 162 in Feb, and now I'm around 142. I lost my first ten pounds on my own, eating 6 meals a day on a roughly 40/40/20 plan. I went to a nutritionist, who set me up with a 50/30/20 plan which I just could not follow. She didn't really tell me anything I didn't already know from my own readings. If you're reasonably knowledgeable about calories and the carb/protein/fat content of your usual foods, you should be able to figure out what you're eating now, and what you should be eating in order to get off that plateau. Use fitday.com, get or borrow a food scale to get an accurate read of how much you're taking in now, and then adjust accordingly. A nutritionist isn't going to regulate meal sizes, after all; in the end, you're the one accountable. Good luck! |
| 2005-08-08 1:58 PM in reply to: #219142 |
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| Master 1741 Boston | Subject: RE: Experiences using a nutritionist i'm 5'4"...  |
| 2005-08-10 11:15 AM in reply to: #219701 |
| Expert 1085 New Orleans, LA | Subject: RE: Experiences using a nutritionist GatorGirl22 - 2005-08-08 3:45 PM i'm 5'4"... I have to hijack a little bit. You know, I am 5'4" and 130 lbs right now. I would like to lose some more lbs. I never really considered myself too heavy though until I started shopping for Tri clothes. They have the sizes as a Small = 5'5" - 5'7" 115lbs and a Medium = 5'7" - 5'9" 125 lbs, and I'm just thinking to myself, no way. When you guys buy your suits are you going by your weight? |
| 2005-08-10 12:08 PM in reply to: #219142 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Experiences using a nutritionist Hey Lisa..I did shell out the bucks for a nutritionist. She didn't really help me this month. I've been on a plateau for roughly a year. Sucks. I go up and down a little but always settle in the same place. You can give me a call if you want the low down on what the nutritionist said. take care -SMO |
| 2005-08-10 12:26 PM in reply to: #219142 |
Master 1506 Minnesota | Subject: RE: Experiences using a nutritionist Did the nutritionist thing for a while, but didn't help. I think it's best to find someone who is focused on working with athletes, so they know what kind of nutrition we need! |
| 2005-08-11 3:17 PM in reply to: #221711 |
| Elite Veteran 1817 Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Subject: RE: Experiences using a nutritionist I went to see a nutritionist, and basically all that happened was that she confirmed that I was already on the right track. Between the web and the massive amount of reading I do on fitness and nutrition I already knew what I was supposed to be doing. For some reason I guess I just wanted to hear it from a "professional". I don't feel like I wasted the money, necessarily, but I feel kind of silly that I was that insecure with my own judgement. The info is definitely out there, you just have to do some work to find it. And since I'm here and the bad word was mentioned, I feel compelled to say that I am VEHEMENTLY anti - scale. It's a form of self-flagellation that completely amazes me. |
| 2005-08-18 7:55 PM in reply to: #219142 |
| Regular 84 Colorado | Subject: RE: Experiences using a nutritionist dietpower.com is a handy website. You can download a free trial or purchase for a flat $50. It's basically a computerized dictionary of foods and it calcs not only your calories but gives you nutritional info- vitamins, fat, protein, etc. I find I think I'm eating healthy, and really I'll score a "C". For example, there's nothing like seeing the exact breakdown at the end of the day and knowing you really can't have that ice cream, but your body does need more fiber. The immediate improvement in your daily score can go a long way towards making good choices. I've decided this method is as good as paying for a nutritionist. Edited by kimber 2005-08-18 7:56 PM |
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