Nutrition Counselling - Have you tried it ?

[cruiser]

I've been going to the gym twice a week for 6 months and haven't noticed much weight loss. I'm even fortunate to have a personal trainer, and he does give me a good workout when I go.

Lately, he's been urging me to sign up for "nutrition counselling". I will say that I think I eat fairly healthy, so am hesitant to jump onboard for it. I do have copies of Canada's food guide...watch the amount of junk food/pop I consume, etc., but want to know what this nutrition consultant can tell me that I don't already know. (or have heard of).

My biggest thing is that I don' want to spend the time/money for a nutrition consultant when he will tell me things such as "when you drink juice, fill your glass 1/2 full of water"...or "eat more complex carbs"...or "watch the amount of fruits you eat as they have lots of sugar".

I would want to make sure that I get my money's worth....is there any way to ensure that ?

Appreciate any feedback for anyone who may have tried nutrition counselling.....

Cruiser

 

[chilli]

How much and what kinds of foods you eat is the "secret" to 80-90% of losing weight.

Put another way, going to see the nutritionist is actually much more important than going to see the trainer.

Having muscle is great, but if it's covered with fat - kind of defeats the purpose

 

[cruiser]

How much and what kinds of foods you eat is the "secret" to 80-90% of losing weight.

Put another way, going to see the nutritionist is actually much more important than going to see the trainer.

Having muscle is great, but if it's covered with fat - kind of defeats the purpose

The trainer has mentioned a few things...but the gym itself has people that specialize in different areas (personal training/nutrition/yoga etc)...so when eating is mentioned, he always defers to "lets talk to the nutritionist".

As far as fat covering muscle, if a person saw me, it's my stomach that's the one area that hasn't shown a big drop....I'm not overly large (36" waist for a guy)...but this is one area that I would like to see results in.

Funny thing is that I have noticed weight loss in other areas (bum/legs/arms)..just not the stomach.

 

[kso_wiz]

2 a week, and for just 6 months you shouldn't expect to see results everywhere. Stomach fat is the hardest to lose. Listen to Chilll.

 

[VanessaofBC]

I've been going to the gym twice a week for 6 months and haven't noticed much weight loss. I'm even fortunate to have a personal trainer, and he does give me a good workout when I go.

Lately, he's been urging me to sign up for "nutrition counselling". I will say that I think I eat fairly healthy, so am hesitant to jump onboard for it. I do have copies of Canada's food guide...watch the amount of junk food/pop I consume, etc., but want to know what this nutrition consultant can tell me that I don't already know. (or have heard of).

My biggest thing is that I don' want to spend the time/money for a nutrition consultant when he will tell me things such as "when you drink juice, fill your glass 1/2 full of water"...or "eat more complex carbs"...or "watch the amount of fruits you eat as they have lots of sugar".

I would want to make sure that I get my money's worth....is there any way to ensure that ?

Appreciate any feedback for anyone who may have tried nutrition counselling.....

Cruiser

Yes. I paid a few hundred dollars.

They given you lists of different kinds of food and you select your favourite foods in each category. They created a special diet that involves meals and "snacks" Then they provide you will a menu and grocery list so you can purchase everything you need fr the two weeks, or however long you usually do your shopping for.,

then it is all about sticking to your diet(e.g.(10 almonds=10 almonds, not 12) AND maintaining your health through proper exercise and good sleep.

 

[Gentle-man]

I've been going to the gym twice a week for 6 months and haven't noticed much weight loss. I'm even fortunate to have a personal trainer, and he does give me a good workout when I go.

Lately, he's been urging me to sign up for "nutrition counselling". I will say that I think I eat fairly healthy, so am hesitant to jump onboard for it. I do have copies of Canada's food guide...watch the amount of junk food/pop I consume, etc., but want to know what this nutrition consultant can tell me that I don't already know. (or have heard of).

My biggest thing is that I don' want to spend the time/money for a nutrition consultant when he will tell me things such as "when you drink juice, fill your glass 1/2 full of water"...or "eat more complex carbs"...or "watch the amount of fruits you eat as they have lots of sugar".

I would want to make sure that I get my money's worth....is there any way to ensure that ?

Appreciate any feedback for anyone who may have tried nutrition counselling.....

Cruiser

Canada Food Guide some in sports nutrition would argue is flawed science.
Many "Healthy Diets" are loaded with too high of a carb content whether it be from too much wheat (even whole grain bread and cereals), sugars from fruit etc... When your body has too much carb it is programmed to store that for future use by converting it to fat and for men most often that goes to belly, ladies it goes to hips and thighs.

Try looking into Zone and or Paleo diets... Those helped me a lot.

 

[cruiser]

Thanks for everyones feedback....I just wanted to get some insight on this area of fitness.

 

[Man in Submission]

Canada Food Guide some in sports nutrition would argue is flawed science.
Many "Healthy Diets" are loaded with too high of a carb content whether it be from too much wheat (even whole grain bread and cereals), sugars from fruit etc... When your body has too much carb it is programmed to store that for future use by converting it to fat and for men most often that goes to belly, ladies it goes to hips and thighs.

Try looking into Zone and or Paleo diets... Those helped me a lot.

Is that true about fruit? I'm in pretty good shape but I do eat a lot of fruit. How much is too much?

 

[Smilf]

Canada Food Guide some in sports nutrition would argue is flawed science.
Many "Healthy Diets" are loaded with too high of a carb content whether it be from too much wheat (even whole grain bread and cereals), sugars from fruit etc... When your body has too much carb it is programmed to store that for future use by converting it to fat and for men most often that goes to belly, ladies it goes to hips and thighs.

Try looking into Zone and or Paleo diets... Those helped me a lot.

TOTALLY agree with this statement. I only eat fruit in the morning, so my sugar intake is low and can be reduced by the end of the day, although I will eat avacado in some salads or meals at lunch or evening. I also drink between 8 to 12 litres of water per day. No wheat, very minimal dairy (hard boiled eggs), don't do cereal, will splurge and eat bread once a week but that's about it. Nutrionist can tell you a lot of things about your food intake, exercise and body fat/vs muscle and also if you have a water retention or thyroid problem (I've got water retention problem), so tons of water for me than "normal".

 

[Big Dog Striker]

I would also suggest looking up the young and raw people. They offer a lot of free online smoothie / cleanses that seem to be really good.

OR date one of them. Rawkstar in the kitchen and in the bedroom.

 

[VanessaofBC]

I'm sure some people will hate me for suggesting this but some programs that I know work are Dr. Bernstein and Herbal Magic. Yes, they are both weight loss clinics which are expensive and not holistic ( especially Dr. B's ) but you get the results you want if you are willing to do the work. I also had a client of mine tell me that he lost 45 lbs within a couple months of reading Wheat Belly and listening to what it said. I would also suggest looking up the young and raw people. They offer a lot of free online smoothie / cleanses that seem to be really good.

I will +1 that b/c I did tried Dr.B and although expensive, it certainly did what it is meant to do! It is a very STRICT diet.

 

[riceraw]

let me guess he has a friend or the nutrition specialist is at the gym too?

if you can eat clean 70-80% of your diet you ll be ok, having a cheat day is only human
the canadian food guide I would say is a bench mark for needed nutrition. but if you are looking to lean/tone it isnt the greatest guide
someone mentioned paleo which works wonders but for me it was pretty hard to follow, hence my 70% of being a clean diet
when I was younger I competed in various sports where weight was a factor and found if I didnt have some carbs I would be dragging

Im not trying to seem rude but 2 times at the gym for 6 months isnt that long for you to notice much
and you didnt say much as in what you do at the gym.
look at the paleo diet, if you can try going for long walks if you cant make it to the gym more often
good luck

 

[Smilf]

OR date one of them. Rawkstar in the kitchen and in the bedroom.

They're engaged to be married.

 

[Big Dog Striker]

They're engaged to be married.

Pure Bliss

 

[Wasted years]

Don't eat any large pacific fish like tuna or swordfish.I'd stay away from wild pacific salmon too and eat fresh water salmon.

http://www.nuc.berkeley.edu/forum/2...nd-inland-waters-safe-eat-16-months-after-fuk