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Anyone ever use a nutritionist as a means of weight loss/muscle builder? Did it have positive results?

Yes, and yes. My sister-in-law is a personal trainer and nutritionist, so she set up my weight loss program. She's the reason I'm taking small steps rather than trying to make drastic changes all at once. I've heard good things about the Lutheran Hospital program too. I have a friend who lost over 80 lbs and has kept it off for over a year now.

Yep, I've been using a trainer/nutritionist at the gym I've joined and so far only 3 and a half months into it, I've lost 35 lbs. of fat and 7 inches off my waist. Not too mention I've gained a lot of muscle as well. I should hit my goal by the end of the year. I already feel tons better than I used and have a lot more energy.

bassjones wrote:I'm taking small steps rather than trying to make drastic changes all at once.

wise move

So can you make any recommendations?

Lutheran Hospital has a great program. I'll get the name of the place my SIL works at as well. She set mine up on her own time.

bassjones wrote:Lutheran Hospital has a great program.

what are you looking to achieve?
this program might not be quite what you need.
it's rough, too.
you can PM me if you prefer. i can explain more.

http://www.bodyforlife.com

http://www.mensfitness.com

If you get Bill Philips' book, "Body for Life", it has practically all the nutritional, exercise, and mental information that you'll need without paying for a regular trainer. You just have to have the dedication to stick with it. I went from 327 down to 285 in less than 6 months.

I would also pick up a calorie book too. Remember that eating smaller meals more frequently is the key to both muscle gain and fat loss. Also note that MOST sources will encourage you to set your weight management goals at no more than 2-3 pounds of fat loss per week. If you determine your recommended daily caloric intake and cut that by 500 calories per day, you will lose a pound a week. If that takes you down much lower than 1800 calories, though, will become malnourished. In that instance, you should make your caloric adjustments as needed, continue to eat healthy, and add an intense workout!

I've been researching this topic for nearly 4 years now, but I lack the mental ability to dedicate myself to it. I've seen the most amazing results smashed by my whimsical nature, and I'm constantly fighting with food addiction. If you want more information, let me know. I have a slew of articles that I've read and websites that I check on a monthly basis (or more).

Garr wrote:http://www.bodyforlife.com

http://www.mensfitness.com

If you get Bill Philips' book, "Body for Life", it has practically all the nutritional, exercise, and mental information that you'll need without paying for a regular trainer. You just have to have the dedication to stick with it. I went from 327 down to 285 in less than 6 months.

I would also pick up a calorie book too. Remember that eating smaller meals more frequently is the key to both muscle gain and fat loss. Also note that MOST sources will encourage you to set your weight management goals at no more than 2-3 pounds of fat loss per week. If you determine your recommended daily caloric intake and cut that by 500 calories per day, you will lose a pound a week. If that takes you down much lower than 1800 calories, though, will become malnourished. In that instance, you should make your caloric adjustments as needed, continue to eat healthy, and add an intense workout!

I've been researching this topic for nearly 4 years now, but I lack the mental ability to dedicate myself to it. I've seen the most amazing results smashed by my whimsical nature, and I'm constantly fighting with food addiction. If you want more information, let me know. I have a slew of articles that I've read and websites that I check on a monthly basis (or more).

We have a lot in common you and I. I've got tons of information. Just very little dedication to the task. I think my problem before has always been trying to go from couch potato, eating nachos and pizza, drinking beer to gym rat, dry tuna, drinking water and protein shakes overnight. That's why this time I'm just making gradual changes a little at a time. Fight one food addiction at a time instead of trying to slay all the dragons at once. Right now it's soda pop and other high fructose corn syrup drinks. For a sweet drink once in a while I like the Jarritos (spelling?) Mexican sodas because they're made with cane sugar instead of corn syrup. That's a nice occasional sweet drink, not 4 a day though. And sometimes I screw up and buy a pop, but I'm not drinking 3 or 4 a day like I was, so that's a good thing. I'm also eating healthier, but not gym rat healthy. And I'm walking every day.

::nodnod::

There are two things I constantly have to tell myself:

Food is fuel, not fun. (think Finding Nemo)
It's not what you do once in a while, but what you do most of the time that matters.

If you slip once in a while, it's really not a big deal and slipping is a part of the learning process. You have to learn from those mistakes, analyze why you slipped and prevent yourself doing it again.

Yay.

Damn this thread and all of the evil it contains!!!!!!!

[quote="Garr"]::nodnod::
Food is fuel, not fun. quote]

I don't know about that .

Seriously though, throughout history food has always been a big part of culture and celebration festivals. The problem arises when we eat like it's a festival 365 days a year. Fried cheese, elephant ears, 2 lb brats, and fried snickers bars are fine a couple of times a year. Pizza, McDonalds dqpc's, 32 oz cokes, etc... aren't good for you 4 x's a week or more.

Pig out at Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, 3RF, etc... but behave yourself the rest of the time and you'll be fine. Everybody hates the bodybuilder wannabe that refuses to eat the mashed potatos and apple pie at Thanksgiving dinner. Don't be that guy.