Going to see a Nutritionist

Worried2Much · 02-08-2008, 11:57 PM

Hey I was just wondering if it costs anything to go see a nutritionist? I'm really skinny due to the fact I have a really fast metabolism. But I still want to get a professionals advice on how I can work on gaining weight.

**annie24** · 02-09-2008, 12:01 AM

do you have health insurance? it may be covered in your plan. give them a call and see what you have to do to be seen. you might have to get a referral from your GP. your doctor may need to make sure that there isn't something else wrong with you.

also, go to a website like [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] and journal everything you put into your mouth and how much you exercise for a week or two, so that they have an idea of what might be going on.

good luck

itsallgrand · 02-09-2008, 12:06 AM

Where do you live?

Entropy Smith · 02-09-2008, 12:32 AM

Size is a function of eating. Learn how to squat and deadlift, eat, sleep, eat, repeat...I'm 5'10 and weigh 260lbs at about 17% bodyfat and have never taken steriods, creatine, or any other crappy supplement. Get a watch with a timer and every 2.5 hrs eat. I make a trail mix with oatmeal (raw),nuts, and some dried fruit for when i'm out and about and don't have time for a meal. Most "hard gainers" don't train hard enough and don't eat enough even though they think they are. And sleep as much as you can especially if your lifting.

Russ · 02-09-2008, 03:36 AM

Creatine is not a 'crappy supplement'. That's like calling protein a 'crappy supplement.' Considering your body creates its own natural reserves of creatine. Ofcourse, an active bodybuilder needs a larger amount of it.

Anyways, besides that stupid comment, the rest of the advice is very good. Eat 6 times a day, plenty of protein, and plenty of sleep.

Id still consider your best option is to see a nutritionist. I've got my CNC diploma as well, but hey, in person is much more effective than over the internet.

ghost69 · 02-11-2008, 02:44 PM

creatine is pretty pointless if you are overweight though. i quit using creatine like 4 years ago. that stuff was bringing my liver down. i could feel it. and yes i was drinking massive amounts of water.

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Worried2Much Offline Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 17	Going to see a Nutritionist Hey I was just wondering if it costs anything to go see a nutritionist? I'm really skinny due to the fact I have a really fast metabolism. But I still want to get a professionals advice on how I can work on gaining weight.

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02-09-2008, 12:01 AM	#2
annie24 Offline Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 26,824	do you have health insurance? it may be covered in your plan. give them a call and see what you have to do to be seen. you might have to get a referral from your GP. your doctor may need to make sure that there isn't something else wrong with you. also, go to a website like [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] and journal everything you put into your mouth and how much you exercise for a week or two, so that they have an idea of what might be going on. good luck

02-09-2008, 12:32 AM	#4
Entropy Smith Offline Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Yawk Gender: Male Posts: 925	Size is a function of eating. Learn how to squat and deadlift, eat, sleep, eat, repeat...I'm 5'10 and weigh 260lbs at about 17% bodyfat and have never taken steriods, creatine, or any other crappy supplement. Get a watch with a timer and every 2.5 hrs eat. I make a trail mix with oatmeal (raw),nuts, and some dried fruit for when i'm out and about and don't have time for a meal. Most "hard gainers" don't train hard enough and don't eat enough even though they think they are. And sleep as much as you can especially if your lifting.

02-09-2008, 03:36 AM	#5
Russ Offline Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver Gender: Male Posts: 877	Creatine is not a 'crappy supplement'. That's like calling protein a 'crappy supplement.' Considering your body creates its own natural reserves of creatine. Ofcourse, an active bodybuilder needs a larger amount of it. Anyways, besides that stupid comment, the rest of the advice is very good. Eat 6 times a day, plenty of protein, and plenty of sleep. Id still consider your best option is to see a nutritionist. I've got my CNC diploma as well, but hey, in person is much more effective than over the internet.