Do any of you have a nutritionist?

**The Rela** · 05-03-2008 06:49 PM

Was thinking about getting an appointment with a nutritionist. Some trainer was talking to me about it today.

How much does it cost? Is it worth it?

**Youngblood** · 05-03-2008 07:00 PM

Don't have a nutritionist. Do have a diet based on my body size, conditioning and goals. Basically a healthy well rounded guide to eating for a boxer. Mixture of complex carbs, protein, all the food groups in proper amounts and basically no crap food. Supplements for recovery.

Would be interested in seeing a nutritionist also just to know if I am doing it right tho. Also would like to find out what why body fat is.

No idea how much it costs or much about them, so not really much help to you. just curious also.

**:::PSL:::** · 05-03-2008 07:01 PM

Ronald McDonald is my nutritionist.

**The Rela** · 05-03-2008 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by thecontender13

Don't have a nutritionist. Do have a diet based on my body size, conditioning and goals. Basically a healthy well rounded guide to eating for a boxer. Mixture of complex carbs, protein, all the food groups in proper amounts and basically no crap food. Supplements for recovery.

Would be interested in seeing a nutritionist also just to know if I am doing it right tho. Also would like to find out what why body fat is.

No idea how much it costs or much about them, so not really much help to you. just curious also.

Yeah, you see, I'd be gutted to shell out money and get told - eat fruit veg, fish and chicken.....

My diet is pretty rubbish tbh. Maybe a session is a good thing.

**Dizaster** · 05-04-2008 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft

Ronald McDonald is my nutritionist.

Wow same here! He only charges $6.95 per visit as well..

I remember when he only cost $4.95 per visit.

The best part is he offers some really great tasting choices as well

Anyway, seriously, I think it would be a good idea for you to see a nutritionist.. Try to find one that is a good talker and can explain things to you well and allows a lot of 'healthy' discussion.

Some may just want to be all business, and set out a plan for you based on your bare minimum input...
Working out a good diet that is flexible and you are able to stick to, you may not even need to see them that often.. Just every now and then to monitor your progress and fine tune things... It certainly can't do any harm, and would help you commit to a good diet..

Just remember that it has to allow some flexibility, and you have to feel confident you can stick to it, or you'll be wasting your money seeing them... So let them know exactly what you want and what you feel your capable of in regards to how strict you'll stick to a diet.. If you want a day or 2 off or a junkfood meal on Sunday, let them know and they'll advise good choices and maybe fine tune other days of the week to make up for it..

Good luck

**Salty** · 05-04-2008 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by The Rela

Was thinking about getting an appointment with a nutritionist. Some trainer was talking to me about it today.

How much does it cost? Is it worth it?

To be honest for what you would pay to go to one you could quite easily do for yourself there is that much info for you on the net. Theres also Calorie counters, nutritional needs of fighters, what each nutrient does for your body, etc.

Basically the deal is there are 3200 calories per pound of fat, cut out 500 calories a day and you will lose a pound a week. Eat mainly whole grains rather than refined (wholegrain instead of white bread), many different fruits and veges, eat lean meat such as chicken, tuna and occasional steak. Don't drink soft drink and limit intake of fruit juices (you can get fruits in by making your own smoothies). You need about 1.5 g protein per kg of body weight, so you diet consists of about 60% carb, 30% protein and 10% fat (limit trans and saturated fats).

Thats a basic run down, if you live by that you going to be healthier than 95% of the population.

**Von Milash** · 05-04-2008 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft

Ronald McDonald is my nutritionist.

you stole my joke, you BASTARD!!

**:::PSL:::** · 05-04-2008 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by Von Milash

Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft

Ronald McDonald is my nutritionist.

you stole my joke, you BASTARD!!

Haha!

**killersheep** · 05-05-2008 12:01 AM

I don't and it's not worth is unless you are having serious health problems of looking to turn professional.

It's all pretty basic stuff when you break it down.

Whole grains for your carbs eat more earlier in the day and decrease
each feeding.

Eat protein each feeding, but don't mix protein types in the same meal.
(i.e. don't eat soy and whey at the same time, it confuses your body).
Eat lean meats only, white chicken, salmon, tuna turkey are all great.

Eat lots of veggies have a snack of a salad at least once a day (low cal, low-fat dressing)

Have a snack of nuts and berries everyday (unsalted and no sugar added)

Eat a small amount of fruit everyday, skip eating protein with it as the acids will break down the protein.

Eat small portions often 5-6 times a day you should be eating.

**Canvasback** · 05-05-2008 07:38 PM

I have type 2 diabetes so I have seen a nutritionist regarding my diet and weight loss. The way I see it, if you don't follow what they tell you you might as well throw your money in the trash. I know that sounds like a pretty dumb statement, but I know plenty of people who go to nutritionists and then don't follow one single thing that's recommended.