In Need of a Dietitian

[HamiAnderson]

Any of you a registered (yes, a real (authentic)) dietician? 

I need help analyzing some my FitBit food data. 

I've had the FitBit since June and haven't lost much weight. 

Help please?  //www.fitbit.com/user/36R7LW

[WendyB]

I'm not a dietitian. But I went and looked. Cant really analyze  as you have food not available and just the calories. So there is nothing to analyze.

You also had no lunch? You really should eat balanced through out the day.

Have a much smaller dinner so you can include lunch and some healthy snacks

[SunsetRunner]

There can be weight loss but not instantly seen cause of natural fluctuations like several pounds of water upkeep when eaten to much salt or the body holding onto water when it's warmer outside.

There can be several pounds of food remnants inside the body from previous days, possibly more if being constipated.. drink enough water during the day. Or when seeing the water is darker instead of light coloured.. drink a bit more.

It's possible that when exercising, weight loss from body fat has been compensated by increase in muscle mass, though being leaner but the weight itself doesn't reflect the change.

When using a scale which only displays weight but not body fat it doesn't give the whole picture.

The Fitbit Aria is able to give a estimation of body fat %, being more or less hydrated than normally can increase the number a bit or decrease. Use as a tool, it's the trend over time that matters.

Body fat can be taken from anywhere your body decide, tummy can be first partially when lucky or last or in between so fat loss comes from all over your precious body.. the tummy can shrink but not directly seen.

Cause seeing ourselves every day, without taking pictures, measuring waist size.. while there's process we can think there's none at all, though clothes can become larger.. indicating there are changes..

Use other tools like measuring waist aside the scale or clothes become larger while weight can be the same to see there are changes and change food habits.. if desired.. if there are no changes like setting a larger deficit if not measuring food but logging less than truly has been eaten..

Change a cookie for maybe a piece of fruit, this keeps satisfied for longer, providing healthy nutrients for the body, less calories. Unlikely your body asking more since it needs a certain amount of nutrients / calories to stay satisfied. 

A cookie is higher in calories but can taste so good so hunger doesn't go away.. eating more in the longer run.. every food is okay to have with moderation.

When feeling satisfied, not stuffed, not hungry.. try not having more unless feeling something is missing and your body asking for a bit more..

Dont eat cause the plan tells to, if feeling needing to force feed your precious body, wait until it actually needs more nourishment. 

It will send appetite / hunger signals when needing nourishment.

It's possible to log food, try listening to your body to: How it feels before, during / after eating.

Eating slower in smaller bites getting the feeling when having enough quicker, to prevent possible  overeating.. noticing every taste.

When eating when possible, allow to have what your body is asking for, what looks most appealing? A piece of fruit, a salad, some pizza.. 

If the food desired isn't available and needing nourishment, try listening to your body which foods it wants from available foods in which quantity.. your body also tells when not needing more.

Enjoy

[kateb212]

I'm not a dietitian (yet!) but 1 semester away from receiving my BS in Nutrition, and then up up and away for my dietetic internship (after which I'll take the RD exam). Anyway, if you're still looking for help, feel free to reach out to me! I won't pretend I know everything, but I do know a bit 🙂

[panamadiva]

i am having trouble dropping weight.. I was very active for 1 1/2 HITT, spin class and kickboxing but did not loose significant weight.. maybe  pds .. I think it is my food.  Yet I think I eat pretty healthy.  I weigh 192 5'2 have thyroid and blood pressure issues.  Not sure where to go from here getting discouraged

[mommo77]

If you have health insurance you may be able to see a dietician/nutritionist through them.  Ours is BCAnthem and they have dieticians we can talk to by phone, no charge.  It helped me tremendously.  I tend to obsess over details and she helped me to value balance overall.  Some days I may not get the full recommended servings of veggies or grains, but the next day I try to make sure I do. 

[USAF-Larry]

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@panamadiva wrote:

i am having trouble dropping weight.. I was very active for 1 1/2 HITT, spin class and kickboxing but did not loose significant weight.. maybe  pds .. I think it is my food.  Yet I think I eat pretty healthy.

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The key to your statement is, "I think I eat pretty healthy".  Are you logging or journaling the food you eat?  If you aren't, you are probably eating more than you think, or you are eating the wrong kinds of food.

That said, losing weight is a slow, but steady process. If you are steadily losing weight, and then gain back a pound or two, don't worry about it - it is the long term weight loss that you have to focus on.  Just keep on keeping on!

[Dominique]

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@panamadiva wrote:

I think it is my food.

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I think so too, and I agree with @USAF-Larry. Weight loss is usually 80% about nutrition and only 20% about exercising, so it’s better not to expect too much from exercising (although it is important and can definitely assist your weight loss). Your primary focus should be on nutrition: what you eat (and drink), and how much. Just don’t get discouraged, you can do it! 

[bcalvanese]

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@HamiAnderson wrote:

Any of you a registered (yes, a real (authentic)) dietician? 

I need help analyzing some my FitBit food data. 

I've had the FitBit since June and haven't lost much weight. 

Help please?  //www.fitbit.com/user/36R7LW

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If you really wanna get to and maintain a healthy body weight long term, you may want to consider a good exercise program and work towards eating smarter.

The CDC recommends 150 minutes per week (at least 30 minutes per session) of cardio, and 1 to 2 sessions per week of muscular exercise to maintain a good fitness level. If you are not at a good fitness level, they recommend double (if you can).

If you can achieve a good fitness level, it will allow you to eat a very satisfying and well balanced diet because you will be burning enough calories to do so and not be hungry. You should also learn how to eat smarter, and slowly replace bad foods with more healthy foods over time. There is nothing wrong with having a treat here and there, just dont over do it.

It's probably best to set your goal to lose 1 lb. per week so you can still get enough of what your body needs.

I lost 57 lbs. in 52 weeks doing this. I feel great, have increased my fitness level, and by learning how to eat smarter I can have my treats here and there without having to worry about it.

Good luck,