Reality Check: Nutritionist Advice

[Hartmame]

More of the same. I did my own research when the doctor told me I was headed toward becoming diabetic. I spoke to several diabetics about their diets. I used my fitness pal for calorie counting and for helping me keep my carbs, proteins, and fats balanced. I replaced my simple carbs with complex carbs. Reduced my alcohol intake. I began exercising for 2 hours a day mostly spinning but also trying to increase muscle. I ended up losing 35lbs from Jan 1- June. It was pretty easy to keep it off for the summer but fall and the holidays tripped me up and I put 10 back on so I'm trying to get back to it.

[shootingstar]

Good luck in dealing with your dietician.

[Pax]

She sounds disgraceful! I'd be running in the opposite direction.

[Catrin]

Sounds like the advice I received - and took because I didn't know better - and wound up crossing over the line into Type 2 Diabetes. Not saying this would happen to you, but run for the hills. I wouldn't even give her a second chance. At the very least she has no idea how to address sports nutrition.

[ridebikeme]

YIKES!! There are so many red flags in this persons suggestion, wonder what her basis is for this?

[Jolt]

I agree with what others have said...sounds like bass-ackwards, bad advice and you should find someone else!

[zoom-zoom]

To be honest, it sounds like a stupid crash diet...about as sensical as eating nothing but popcorn every odd hour or 24/7 soup.

[rebeccaC]

talk to your primary care about your interaction with the rd.

[ny biker]

Do you mind my asking, how much weight would you like to lose?

[Blueberry]

NY Biker - I'll message you. Here, I'll just say more than a little I have a long history of being overweight - I know why I have gained when I have - it is the losing that has perplexed me.

My diet now is heavy on protein, veggies, and fruit. I do eat plain, full fat Greek yogurt in small quantities and some whole grain carbohydrates (mostly oats and brown rice). Very little sugar or processed food.

I will talk to my primary care when next I see her. She is also new, as my old primary care relocated - and I haven't decided how I feel about her. I should have more contacts to find more appropriate providers when I start med school (at the latest). In the mean time, I will talk to my awesome physical therapist to see if she has people she would recommend. I have worked with her for a while, and she hasn't led me astray.