Does anyone see a nutritionist?

love4life · 11-13-2007, 09:32 AM

I've been thinking about going to one. I'd like to gain a few pounds - I'm unlike most people where I lose weight more easily rather than gain it. I'm 5'9" and fluctuate between 115-120 lbs., and have been this size since I was about 16. I'm just off the BMI scale (I think mine's 18?). Doctors have never been overly concerned, since I'm in good health, otherwise; all they have said is, "It wouldn't hurt for you to gain a few pounds."

Can anyone who sees/has seen a nutritionist tell me if it's a worthwhile investment?

Thanks!

amtjrtcet · 11-13-2007, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by love4life

I've been thinking about going to one. I'd like to gain a few pounds - I'm unlike most people where I lose weight more easily rather than gain it. I'm 5'9" and fluctuate between 115-120 lbs., and have been this size since I was about 16. I'm just off the BMI scale (I think mine's 18?). Doctors have never been overly concerned, since I'm in good health, otherwise; all they have said is, "It wouldn't hurt for you to gain a few pounds."

Can anyone who sees/has seen a nutritionist tell me if it's a worthwhile investment?

Thanks!

Hey girl. Have you tried eating more protein, lifting weights? When I slack off on weights I lose weight. (Except for my rear end).

**annie24** · 11-13-2007, 09:40 AM

hahaha, if you said that outloud at my weight watchers meeting, they would throw stuff at you, and tackle you

I guess just do the opposite of what I am doing. I read all the nutrition labels closely (well, you should do that too). If you really want to gain weight, you can sneak on a little here and there. Like use real mayo on your sandwich instead of fat free (like I do). Put some slices of avacado on it also. Get whole wheat bread, but find the ones that have the most calories, rather than the least. Have some cheese with your crackers. Put shredded cheese on your soup. Have a starbucks frappucino. don't share your dessert with a friend. have ice cream or an extra slice of cake.

I used to be super duper duper skinny before I was 16. Like the doctor told me I needed to gain. I didn't really gain "purposely." Just at 16, I had a very tough schedule, and I wound up eating 4 meals a day instead of 3. Yup, that balloned my weight in no time. I'm not going back to that again!

I've never been bigger than a size 12 though.

PS - the NIH considers a BMI of 18.5 normal.

shes2smart · 11-13-2007, 09:41 AM

I spent most of last year working with a Registered Dietician. She charged $80 per one hour session.

Different issue than yours, though. This particular RD specializes in working with people who have or had eating disorders and body image issues. I had a little fall off the ED recovery wagon and needed some help to get back in recovery.

For what I needed to see her for, it was worth it.

**annie24** · 11-13-2007, 09:43 AM

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love4life · 11-13-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by annie24

hahaha, if you said that outloud at my weight watchers meeting, they would throw stuff at you, and tackle you

I guess just do the opposite of what I am doing. I read all the nutrition labels closely (well, you should do that too). If you really want to gain weight, you can sneak on a little here and there. Like use real mayo on your sandwich instead of fat free (like I do). Put some slices of avacado on it also. Get whole wheat bread, but find the ones that have the most calories, rather than the least. Have some cheese with your crackers. Put shredded cheese on your soup. Have a starbucks frappucino. don't share your dessert with a friend. have ice cream or an extra slice of cake.

I used to be super duper duper skinny before I was 16. Like the doctor told me I needed to gain. I didn't really gain "purposely." Just at 16, I had a very tough schedule, and I wound up eating 4 meals a day instead of 3. Yup, that balloned my weight in no time. I'm not going back to that again!

I've never been bigger than a size 12 though.

PS - the NIH considers a BMI of 18.5 normal.

LOL, Annie, I do all those things! For example, I will only drink whole milk and most people find that disgusting. But I can't stand anything that's low-fat or fat-free. I think part of it is portion size, too. I just don't eat as much as the average American.

Oh, and I've had plenty of people want to hit me in the face when I say that I can't gain weight!

love4life · 11-13-2007, 10:33 AM

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Thanks! I'll check this out!

RayKay · 11-13-2007, 12:58 PM

I used to see one, when I was recovering from my eating disorder to gain weight in a healthy way, and I also saw one when I was concerned about getting enough nutrients due to my high physical activity (found I was not performing as highly as I should be). I found it beneficial.

I would recommend MAKING a food diary BEFORE your first appointment otherwise they will just tell you to make one anyway

love4life · 11-13-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RayKay

I used to see one, when I was recovering from my eating disorder to gain weight in a healthy way, and I also saw one when I was concerned about getting enough nutrients due to my high physical activity (found I was not performing as highly as I should be). I found it beneficial.

I would recommend MAKING a food diary BEFORE your first appointment otherwise they will just tell you to make one anyway

THanks, RayKay. I was doing this about 9 months ago and fell out of the habit. I was counting calories and trying to intake 1500/day. Thing is, I want to know how much I should eat from each food group to make sure I'm getting the best nutrient intake possible. I don't just want shovel in junk (although I'm not one to skimp on desserts, either!)

RayKay · 11-13-2007, 01:25 PM

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I don't just want shovel in junk (although I'm not one to skimp on desserts, either!)

Everything in moderation - including moderation itself

These days, I just follow the Canada Food Guide, it is a pretty good indicator of what (and how much proportionally) of each food group you should be getting.

There is an option on here to create "your" food guide proportional to your needs:

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11-13-2007, 09:32 AM	#1
love4life Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arlington, VA Gender: Female Age: 28 Posts: 1,683	Does anyone see a nutritionist? I've been thinking about going to one. I'd like to gain a few pounds - I'm unlike most people where I lose weight more easily rather than gain it. I'm 5'9" and fluctuate between 115-120 lbs., and have been this size since I was about 16. I'm just off the BMI scale (I think mine's 18?). Doctors have never been overly concerned, since I'm in good health, otherwise; all they have said is, "It wouldn't hurt for you to gain a few pounds." Can anyone who sees/has seen a nutritionist tell me if it's a worthwhile investment? Thanks! __________________ "Don't jump FROM something; jump TO something."

11-13-2007, 09:41 AM	#4
shes2smart Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: same world, different server Gender: Female Age: 45 Posts: 5,142	I spent most of last year working with a Registered Dietician. She charged $80 per one hour session. Different issue than yours, though. This particular RD specializes in working with people who have or had eating disorders and body image issues. I had a little fall off the ED recovery wagon and needed some help to get back in recovery. For what I needed to see her for, it was worth it. __________________ "But there's no use crying over every mistake You just keep on trying til you run out of cake"

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RayKay Offline Platinum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Middle of Canada Gender: Female Age: 30 Posts: 13,270	I used to see one, when I was recovering from my eating disorder to gain weight in a healthy way, and I also saw one when I was concerned about getting enough nutrients due to my high physical activity (found I was not performing as highly as I should be). I found it beneficial. I would recommend MAKING a food diary BEFORE your first appointment otherwise they will just tell you to make one anyway __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=darkolivegreen][B]<--- [COLOR=sienna]Carbun the Super-Bunny[/COLOR][/B][/COLOR][/FONT] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=#556b2f][/COLOR][/FONT][/B] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=darkolivegreen][B]At the end of the day, how you imprinted on someones life and heart is the only true mark any of us leave on this earth and is what we are most proud of... [/B][/COLOR][/FONT][I][SIZE=1]- My Biggest Hero and Mentor: My Mum.[/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=orange][B]Il faut d'abord durer [/B][/COLOR][/FONT][I][SIZE=1]- Ernest Hemingway[/SIZE][/I]

11-13-2007, 09:40 AM	#3
annie24 Offline Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 26,814	hahaha, if you said that outloud at my weight watchers meeting, they would throw stuff at you, and tackle you I guess just do the opposite of what I am doing. I read all the nutrition labels closely (well, you should do that too). If you really want to gain weight, you can sneak on a little here and there. Like use real mayo on your sandwich instead of fat free (like I do). Put some slices of avacado on it also. Get whole wheat bread, but find the ones that have the most calories, rather than the least. Have some cheese with your crackers. Put shredded cheese on your soup. Have a starbucks frappucino. don't share your dessert with a friend. have ice cream or an extra slice of cake. I used to be super duper duper skinny before I was 16. Like the doctor told me I needed to gain. I didn't really gain "purposely." Just at 16, I had a very tough schedule, and I wound up eating 4 meals a day instead of 3. Yup, that balloned my weight in no time. I'm not going back to that again! I've never been bigger than a size 12 though. PS - the NIH considers a BMI of 18.5 normal.

11-13-2007, 09:43 AM	#5
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