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Originally Posted by Jenn218  I have a question.....What do these places consist of? I mean, what are they teaching you? I am seriously wanting to know because I have toyed w/ the idea of bumping up my weight lose techniques.
Years (I mean years) ago, I did a fitness/diet program...I had to go three times a week, they didn't really teach you any healthy eating habits, but they did go over eating out meals (what to look for on the menu) and they did give a list of foods (I remember carrots and corn..course there were lots more), that were not good for you.???!!! They were big on selling the supplements, soup mixes, drink mixes, etc. I did good on just watching what I ate and doing my normal walking.....then I hit the "plateau" stage and that was it...there was no other help.....
I have thought about joining another group, but there is always the hassle of "buying" crap you don't need and the time it takes to drive to a place and going so many times a week.
I am just wondering...most doctors I have been to have the dietician on staff that you can talk to....and I know when I had all my thyroid problems, this was covered under my insurance....so each visit was just my $20 copay....So, if it is all about healthy eating and learning what to eat and what not to eat....how to live a healthier life, etc.....I am thinking that it may be cheaper and maybe even better just to visit my doctor and use their dietician services....what do you think? |
It sounds as though the fitness/diet program you went to was almost the exact same as LA. They teach you the basic stuff, food pyramid, water intake, bad foods (carrots, corn and bananas) and they teach you moderation. However, if you have thyroid problems (i do too) I would stick to a professional dietician that can safely monitor your diet and recommend accordingly
Good luck!!