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Should I visit a nutritionist

  • 26-07-2007 8:33pm
    #1
    workaccount
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    Hi,
    I have quite low energy levels at the moment and really want to get a diet sorted out that suits me. I would like to gain some weight and perhaps build up some muscle. I am thinking a personal trainer to help me start a gym programme would be good.

    Is it my doctor I should ask to recommend me a nutritionist or do I just contact one myself?

    I actually understand all the basics of protein, carbs etc. Is this just what the nutritionist will tell me. I would just like a diet that is right and varied so I don't get bored of it. Is it a waste really going to see a nutritionist when I could just find this out myself do you think. Somehow I just think that a professional on a one to one basis would be good for me for motivation and things like that.

    Thanks for reading and look forward to your replies.


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  • #2
    siochain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,548 ✭✭✭siochain


    keep a food diary for a week then and post it here, plenty of heads here to help you out,

    If your still having problems after posting diet and trying the recommended changes for a few weeks you could think about seeing nutritionist.

    I assume a nutritionist will ask you for a food diary anyway.

    cheers


  • #3
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    Personally, I think it's a waste of time. I wouldn't do it, I'd rather learn about it and apply it myself.

    BUT you should do what you need to get results. If that means going to see a nutritionist to give yourself a kick in the ass, then all means go for it.


  • #4
    ali.c
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    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=53642062&postcount=12

    this post was with regard to seeking a nutrionist. Tbh though any decent personal trainer should give you a diet plan too AFAIK.

    IMO its better to go with one or the other, saving on the conflicting advice head melter.


  • #5
    justsomebloke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,407 ✭✭✭✭justsomebloke


    ye for you I think it is going to be a bit of a waste of time as you seem to be looking for a diet with lots of different meals plans to keep you going so you don't get bored. However as such the nutrionist isn't going to be a chef so yes he will be able to give you a good few meal plans, but you would be better learning properly about the nutrition value of different foods youself and then applying it yourself


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