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I wish there were far less stigma revolving around asking for help regarding nutrition. I feel its like going to the psychologist; its somewhat seen as shameful

I wish there were far less stigma revolving around asking for help regarding nutrition. I feel its like going to the psychologist; its somewhat seen as shameful and a proof you've "given up", where its imo totally the contrary. In my case I think I'd still be flirting with obesity had I not begged to see a specialist.

ilyt 4y ago
Is there a stigma around it ? I have never noticed it. I guess fat person might hear someone saying "...yeah, you definitely need it" ....you don't have to tell everyone you're going to the doctor, or to what kind of doctor.
georgyo 4y ago
Is there a stigma around this? Nutrition and weight loss are both constantly advertised and regularly praised. Where is it considered shameful to see a nutritionist?
- derelicta 4y ago
  Maybe its a very regional issue, but where I grew up in Switzerland, I feel obesity and being overweight is mostly seen as a lack of willpower, a sign of neglect or laziness, and therefore when you see specialists, its seen as giving up, even cheating. I mostly take that from conversations Ive had with ppl. But perhaps it was just my environment that wasnt the most enlightened on those problems
  - jeltz 4y ago
    Here in Stockholm using experts is seen as you working on the issue, especially if you are middle class and up. But we have similar views on obesity.
- nradov 4y ago
  In the US at least, many nutritionists are frauds with no formal training who dispense dubious advice. Anyone can call themselves a "nutritionist". Start with a Registered Dietitian instead. https://www.cdrnet.org/certifications/registered-dietitian-rd-certification https://www.cdrnet.org/certifications/registered-dietitian-r...
vertis 4y ago
Without devaluing your experience I've never really felt there was a stigma associated with working with nutritionists and even doctors on your weight and health. On the contrary, it feels like the kind of thing people from higher socioeconomic groups do. Of course you work with a nutritionist, personal trainer, psychologist and life/business coach. Who has the time to keep track of that all yourself when you can pay someone else to do it. It's all a matter of framing.
AnIdiotOnTheNet 4y ago
If you think that just not knowing about nutrition is the problem, you are extremely wrong. And I can tell you from experience that doctors neither know anything significant about weight loss, nor do they care.
- vintermann 4y ago
  I haven't asked my doctor, but if I did, he would be perfectly justified in telling me "You think YOU got problems?". So I don't.

ilyt 4y ago

Is there a stigma around it ? I have never noticed it. I guess fat person might hear someone saying "...yeah, you definitely need it" ....you don't have to tell everyone you're going to the doctor, or to what kind of doctor.

georgyo 4y ago

Is there a stigma around this? Nutrition and weight loss are both constantly advertised and regularly praised. Where is it considered shameful to see a nutritionist?

derelicta 4y ago
Maybe its a very regional issue, but where I grew up in Switzerland, I feel obesity and being overweight is mostly seen as a lack of willpower, a sign of neglect or laziness, and therefore when you see specialists, its seen as giving up, even cheating. I mostly take that from conversations Ive had with ppl. But perhaps it was just my environment that wasnt the most enlightened on those problems
- jeltz 4y ago
  Here in Stockholm using experts is seen as you working on the issue, especially if you are middle class and up. But we have similar views on obesity.
nradov 4y ago
In the US at least, many nutritionists are frauds with no formal training who dispense dubious advice. Anyone can call themselves a "nutritionist". Start with a Registered Dietitian instead. https://www.cdrnet.org/certifications/registered-dietitian-rd-certification https://www.cdrnet.org/certifications/registered-dietitian-r...

vertis 4y ago

Without devaluing your experience I've never really felt there was a stigma associated with working with nutritionists and even doctors on your weight and health. On the contrary, it feels like the kind of thing people from higher socioeconomic groups do. Of course you work with a nutritionist, personal trainer, psychologist and life/business coach. Who has the time to keep track of that all yourself when you can pay someone else to do it. It's all a matter of framing.

AnIdiotOnTheNet 4y ago

If you think that just not knowing about nutrition is the problem, you are extremely wrong. And I can tell you from experience that doctors neither know anything significant about weight loss, nor do they care.

vintermann 4y ago
I haven't asked my doctor, but if I did, he would be perfectly justified in telling me "You think YOU got problems?". So I don't.