Disappointed with Dietitian appt.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I left the dietitian’s office with no new advice. I feel I was the one giving useful information to loose weight and sticking to the diet. Theory from a dietitian doesn’t really help. Leading by example is what health practitioners should do.
The ob/gyn doc in the same building had advised me to keep my daily exercise routine. I was motivated to do so because she told me she woke up at 5 a.m. to sweat on her elliptical bike and she is still thin at her age (60’s)

Here is some new advice for you: it's lose, not loose.

[Anonymous]

We seek out health practitioners because of their training - not for how they live their lives. Parents of a large number of kids may know a lot through experience, but I would not go to them for the advice I would seek from a pediatrician.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I left the dietitian’s office with no new advice. I feel I was the one giving useful information to loose weight and sticking to the diet. Theory from a dietitian doesn’t really help. Leading by example is what health practitioners should do.
The ob/gyn doc in the same building had advised me to keep my daily exercise routine. I was motivated to do so because she told me she woke up at 5 a.m. to sweat on her elliptical bike and she is still thin at her age (60’s)

Here is some new advice for you: it's lose, not loose.

Thank you. I was going to fix the typo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You’ve never heard the adage about teachers?

No. What is it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is like the current president lecturing how to bond with your kids.

Lol!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You’ve never heard the adage about teachers?

No. What is it?

NP, but it is: Those who can do. Those who can't teach.

I don't agree with it because I value what teachers do tremendously, but that is the adage.

[Anonymous]

Maybe she has some health issues that cause her obesity? Ever think of that? My friend from college didn't get fat and then obese until she was in her mid-20s when PCOS hit her hard (think of going from like 125lbs in college to 300lbs a few years later). What if this woman was in the same boat? By then she's already gotten her degree, you know? Should she not use it just because she got fat?

Anyway, you should actually probably be seeing a therapist if 12lbs is what is keeping you from a swimsuit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I left the dietitian’s office with no new advice. I feel I was the one giving useful information to loose weight and sticking to the diet. Theory from a dietitian doesn’t really help. Leading by example is what health practitioners should do.
The ob/gyn doc in the same building had advised me to keep my daily exercise routine. I was motivated to do so because she told me she woke up at 5 a.m. to sweat on her elliptical bike and she is still thin at her age (60’s)

Here is some new advice for you: it's lose, not loose.

Thank you. I was going to fix the typo.

You typed it twice. Not a typo. A spelling mistake due to ignorance.

[Anonymous]

OP: eat abundant fruits and vegetables. Keep alcohol and processed foods to an absolute minimum. Reduce your intake of animal products, and eat lots and lots of plants. Cook more. Move more.

- lost, and kept off 60 lbs.
- also agree with seeing a therapist if you're so concerned with 12 lbs - that's a mental issue, not a weight issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe she has some health issues that cause her obesity? Ever think of that? My friend from college didn't get fat and then obese until she was in her mid-20s when PCOS hit her hard (think of going from like 125lbs in college to 300lbs a few years later). What if this woman was in the same boat? By then she's already gotten her degree, you know? Should she not use it just because she got fat?

Anyway, you should actually probably be seeing a therapist if 12lbs is what is keeping you from a swimsuit.

Your assumption is wrong and you probably are the one who should see a therapist.

[Anonymous]

Lol at "elegant Ann Taylor dresses".

[Anonymous]

You are totally right about leading by example. The first thing I ask a doctor is if he has ever, for example, performed the surgery on himself. If not, well he isn't getting near me!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is like the current president lecturing how to bond with your kids.

Lol!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe she has some health issues that cause her obesity? Ever think of that? My friend from college didn't get fat and then obese until she was in her mid-20s when PCOS hit her hard (think of going from like 125lbs in college to 300lbs a few years later). What if this woman was in the same boat? By then she's already gotten her degree, you know? Should she not use it just because she got fat?

Anyway, you should actually probably be seeing a therapist if 12lbs is what is keeping you from a swimsuit.

Your assumption is wrong and you probably are the one who should see a therapist.

DP. The dietician is probably obese because she eats too much. It's the reason most people are overweight, including women with PCOS. It's the same reason that you have 12 lbs to lose. Eat less. That's what the dietician avoided telling you, because she knew you don't want to hear it.

[Anonymous]

BS in nutrition here. My first recommendation would be for you to document everything you are eating plus the general time of day. Few people remember all the bites of food they eat all day which of course, do add up. Also, would want your excercise routine. The dietitian should also critique your current plan. How long was your appointment? Did she give you an overview of what you can expect going forward?

Don't worry about the dietitian's size. For all you know, she has lost 100 pounds.