Guest guest Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 Hello I am looking for information about the following: A co-worker would like me to help them plan a menu for weight loss. I had them keep a food diary for 3 days listing what they ate with amounts for meals and snacks. They also listed the feelings they had when they ate (depressed, sad, etc.), and how they felt afterward (stuffed, full, etc.). I am at a loss. This person is obese, but the meals that were written down are perfect! They included proper portion sizes and many " free foods " (diet jello, lettuce, etc.). There were also many fruits and vegetables, and lean meats included. This person claims to try to exercise each day as well. I am not sure what to suggest them change? I do not work with weight loss very much, and most of the ideas I had for the person, appear to be already followed. Anyone have any ideas/suggestions? I know this was discussed recently, but I did not save the posts as I do not normally work with weight-loss clients. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks for your help, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 , There could be many reasons why your friend gave you a perfect food diary. The most likely reason is that she is embarrassed to tell you what she eats. If she is obese, she probably needs more than just a meal plan--she needs a comprehensive program that also includes behavior modification, counseling, ongoing support, etc. (I assume she is not paying you for your services). I suggest that you tell your friend that you would like to help, but this really isn't your area of expertise. I would find the name of a dietitian in your area who specializes in weight management and give your friend her name and number. Successful weight loss requires a long term commitment for lifestyle change, not just a diet. Good luck! , RD, LD Private Practice Lawrenceville, GA > > > Date: 2005/01/22 Sat PM 08:48:03 GMT > To: " dietetics-l " , <rd-usa > > Subject: Weight Loss Client > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 Your co-worker is not being truthful in the diary. I foresee nothing but trouble for you if you continue to try and help, so quit while you're ahead. If you don't work too much with obese people that's an excellent excuse to opt out. Refer her to a support group or a dietitian that does. Digna Cassens, MHA, RD http://groups.msn.com/RDForum Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible. St. Francis Asisi Weight Loss Client Hello I am looking for information about the following: A co-worker would like me to help them plan a menu for weight loss. I had them keep a food diary for 3 days listing what they ate with amounts for meals and snacks. They also listed the feelings they had when they ate (depressed, sad, etc.), and how they felt afterward (stuffed, full, etc.). I am at a loss. This person is obese, but the meals that were written down are perfect! They included proper portion sizes and many " free foods " (diet jello, lettuce, etc.). There were also many fruits and vegetables, and lean meats included. This person claims to try to exercise each day as well. I am not sure what to suggest them change? I do not work with weight loss very much, and most of the ideas I had for the person, appear to be already followed. Anyone have any ideas/suggestions? I know this was discussed recently, but I did not save the posts as I do not normally work with weight-loss clients. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks for your help, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 I would give benefit of doubt and say, " I see writing it down has helped you gain awareness of your habits and Congratulations on the changes you have made! This meal plan should work well and should show some positive weight loss in the next few weeks. " Sherri Weight Loss Client > > > Hello > > I am looking for information about the following: > > A co-worker would like me to help them plan a menu for weight loss. I > had them keep a food diary for 3 days listing what they ate with amounts > for meals and snacks. They also listed the feelings they had when they > ate (depressed, sad, etc.), and how they felt afterward (stuffed, full, > etc.). > > I am at a loss. This person is obese, but the meals that were written > down are perfect! They included proper portion sizes and many " free > foods " (diet jello, lettuce, etc.). There were also many fruits and > vegetables, and lean meats included. This person claims to try to > exercise each day as well. > > I am not sure what to suggest them change? I do not work with weight > loss very much, and most of the ideas I had for the person, appear to be > already followed. Anyone have any ideas/suggestions? I know this was > discussed recently, but I did not save the posts as I do not normally work > with weight-loss clients. Any information would be appreciated. > > Thanks for your help, > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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