Would you use a trainer with an eating/exercise disorder?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Behavioral issues =/= cancer.

Anorexia is a mental illness, not a "behavioral issue." I have only heard the words "behavioral issues" used with respect to conduct disorders.

I don;t think its anything like cancer either. But don't dismiss it as an illness.

[Anonymous]

I know a wonderful nutritionist who is overweight. Not obese, but probably 15lbs over where she should be. She is kind and knowledgable and gives great advice and suggestions. People who go into the health/nutrition field very often do so to resolve their personal issues. If you can join this trainer for a session or two and see how it goes without committing to a year, you can see her style and ability to support.

[Anonymous]

No. I have an eating disorder. It is finally under control. I would be triggered by someone like that.

[Anonymous]

No.

[Anonymous]

Just because she's very thin does NOT mean she has an eating disorder. Sheesh!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know a wonderful nutritionist who is overweight. Not obese, but probably 15lbs over where she should be. She is kind and knowledgable and gives great advice and suggestions. People who go into the health/nutrition field very often do so to resolve their personal issues. If you can join this trainer for a session or two and see how it goes without committing to a year, you can see her style and ability to support.

I think the (slightly) overweight nutritionist is a totally different story. Our bodies have different natural weights and maybe her body simply naturally sets at a higher weight. Plus, she may be working on losing the weight very gradually.