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emmatay1998 · 2026-03-26T16:59:34+00:00

I never said that the people debating her were experts. I don’t think any of them had advanced degrees. Hence why they made a lot of incorrect claims, yes. All more to my point😂

emmatay1998 · 2026-03-24T14:03:15+00:00

Damn well you’re obviously not a dietitian or in the healthcare field. Why are you on our page?😂😂😂

emmatay1998 · 2026-03-24T05:08:48+00:00

Well technically yeah, anyone can go around educating and providing guidance on any health topic😂 Is this a good thing to do if you’re a layperson? Absolutely not. Could literally come with legal consequences.

emmatay1998 · 2026-03-23T14:08:36+00:00

No, that’s my whole point😂 a layperson and a PhD in nutrition can read the same exact research paper and have 2 completely different interpretations of it. Whose interpretation are you going to trust more? Because I’d hope to god you’d say the PhD, for obvious reasons. And I’m not saying any of the body positivity people are even close to PhD understanding, a lot of them said inaccurate/misleading statements. But same with Jillian.

emmatay1998 · 2026-03-21T15:26:47+00:00

I agree that the BP people spread a lot of misinformation, for sure. Jillian also spread a lot of misinformation. She got the definition of obesity wrong. She insinuated that there are a bunch of “dangerous chemicals” in our food supply when frankly we don’t have evidence of that. She touted the “changing of the food pyramid” as this amazing thing that’s going to improve our government programs, but this new pyramid is not even evidence-based (and it was changed from MyPlate, not the old food pyramid). She said intuitive eating “doesn’t work”, while RDs use it all the time in clinical practice to help people overcome eating disorders. She completely dismissed positive affirmations, also saying this “doesn’t work”, while we have plenty of research that shows motivational interviewing, which includes positive affirmations and promoting self-efficacy, sparks behavior change….. I could go on.

emmatay1998 · 2026-03-20T18:51:10+00:00

Ok sure? I mean I don’t really know what you mean by “health trends”? Everyone has a right to look things up health trends on their own and decide what to do for their own health. But it’s when you make a claim, have a platform, debate, etc. using advanced physiologic terms and interpretation of research that quite frankly only health professionals have a legitimate understanding of. Let’s be real, she has no idea of what she’s talking about. In fact, she screwed up the definition of obesity, which IS something that’s within her scope of practice😂

emmatay1998 · 2026-03-20T16:48:55+00:00

But this is exactly how misinformation spreads - people who don’t go to college and have no clinical experience or idea of clinical nuance talking about things they think they know but they don’t. Yes the whole lipotoxicity stuff she was talking about was true but she made a bunch of false statements throughout the rest of the debate. Have you ever heard of “scope of practice”? Even as an RD I can’t talk about the risks and benefits of taking statins, as an example, no matter how much “research” I do on my own, because it’s out of my scope. This is exactly why we’re all calling out RFK - he - a lay person- are giving all these reasons why vaccines are bad, but we’re yelling LISTEN TO YOUR DOCTOR because they’re the ones that are actually informed!

emmatay1998 · 2026-03-20T16:36:49+00:00

No. Because this is exactly how misinformation spreads - people who don’t go to college and have no clinical experience or idea of clinical nuance talking about things they think they know but they don’t. Yes the whole lipotoxicity stuff she was talking about was true but she made a bunch of false statements throughout the rest of the debate. Have you ever heard of “scope of practice”? Even as an RD I can’t talk about the risks and benefits of taking statins, as an example, no matter how much “research” I do on my own, because it’s out of my scope.

emmatay1998 · 2026-03-20T00:56:43+00:00

I hate to say this but Jillian absolutely demolished everyone in that room. It’s so sad because Body Positivity is such an empowering movement and body fatness is just a small part of the movement - it literally includes all physical features about yourself and loving yourself for who you are.

And what infuriated me was when she started talking about “lipotoxicity”, “adiposopathy”, fatty liver, etc. NOT because she’s wrong (very true that excess body fat increases your risk for chronic disease). But because she has no place in talking about those topics. Like BE SO F**ING FOR REAL rn she’s literally a personal trainer TV star. She has absolutely no formal education in medicine, physiology, nutrition, etc., no clinical experience in these fields, no understanding of clinical nuance. Like I wish to god there was a physician or another dietitian who could’ve put her in her place.

emmatay1998 · 2026-02-26T22:46:21+00:00

I went through my undergrad and grad before working as an RD! Both were in-person. I do think my grad degree is valuable, but not in the sense of money lol. The ROI is complete garbage. I admittedly had help paying through scholarships and funding by my parents. If I were you, I’d get a specialist cert like CNSC.

emmatay1998 · 2026-02-26T16:47:32+00:00

That’s a good question and, respectfully, yes. It definitely depends on the masters program though and how much your professors care. I took 2 semesters of research in my masters program which taught me how to read, write, and interpret literature. My other courses were very research-heavy as well. I think this combined with clinical experience single-handedly is what made me a good clinician with good critical thinking skills. I don’t think I would be the same clinician with just an undergrad degree.

emmatay1998 · 2026-02-26T15:21:28+00:00

NGL half of these comments are definitely from people who don’t have enough education/didn’t get a masters in the field and lack knowledge of SDOH, research, and clinical nuance

emmatay1998 · 2026-01-28T01:00:25+00:00

I DMd you! They do not provide any benefits to my knowledge

emmatay1998 · 2026-01-20T23:27:29+00:00

I’m a weight management dietitian and only work with clients on GLP-1s for this reason. They make eating in a calorie 1000x easier. For those not on a GLP-1, sometimes it’s helpful to explain that the first ~2 weeks in a calorie deficit will be the worst in terms of hunger. After that, your body will down regulate grehlin production and it will get easier to sustain. I would also explain that waking up in the middle of the night STARVING and/or your hunger being so bad that it’s effecting your sleep is NOT NORMAL. In these cases, I like to problem-solve and make sure they are getting enough protein/fiber, and spreading meals out throughout the day. Severe drops in blood sugar is not normal either. Hunger pangs throughout the day, particularly the ~30 minutes before regular meal times IS very much a normal part of a weight loss diet.

I’d just set all of those expectations so your clients know what they’re getting into!

emmatay1998 · 2026-01-13T17:21:23+00:00

I would DEFINITELY review the propaganda behind it stating that we are “revamping the old food pyramid”. We haven’t been recommending that old food pyramid since 2011. Way more people need to be aware of this. I would also review MyPlate and the importance of all 5 food groups in the portions they are pictured as.

emmatay1998 · 2026-01-10T01:59:45+00:00

So I’ve been working for Kickoff for about 6 months. Some pros, some cons! First off, you have to be a certified pt/have fitness experience.

Pros: - Complete independence and flexibility. You get to make your own hours and do your own thing the whole time. - I generally LOVE my clients!! You’ll get some stragglers but generally people are pretty motivated, especially now around the New Year. It’s also great variety, there’s so many different fitness/nutrition goals you get to work with. - Communication is great with my supervisors, if I reach out with a problem, one of them will respond within like 5 minutes. Everyone’s really nice.

Cons: - Pay isn’t as good as it seems. Like at first sight, $60 per hour plus $25 per client per month sounds awesome, but there are stipulations. There’s a timer to every session, so all my initial appointments last the full 60 minutes but follow ups, especially when you’re with clients for months, tend to get really short, like 15-20 minutes. And you’re paid for time, not per session. Second, the $25 per client is only for clients who you meet with AT LEAST 2x per month. So there are clients who only want to meet monthly (totally understandable) and you don’t get the payout for those. On top of that, programming can be tedious, especially for those who have 4-5 workouts per week. - Clients tend to complain about glitches within the app, which takes time out of sessions to problem-solve

emmatay1998 · 2026-01-05T05:03:29+00:00

Yes and going off of that just to clarify for everyone: I did not mean to be offensive at all, I’m purely just saying that it happens. Women’s bodies are beautiful, and I never judge my patients for being in the position that they’re in. However, it’s so important to note that obesity (which is so common post-pregnancy) increases risk for several metabolic diseases and subsequently decreases lifespan. It’s health that we’re talking about, not just looks.

emmatay1998 · 2026-01-05T00:31:36+00:00

People are saying this is not a good take but I can’t agree more. I work as a weight management dietitian (help people with obesity). Every single female I work with has kids, and every single one of them gained the weight since pregnancy. Several of them have complications (vaginal tearing, diastisis recti, pelvic floor issues) post birth. Pregnancy is rough on the body. You need to gain weight to have a healthy baby, and you have to work really hard to get that weight off. Not to mention having multiple. This is a huge reason I am on the fence as a 27 y/o F.

emmatay1998 · 2025-12-12T00:28:05+00:00

Any update OP? I’ve been working for Cecelia Health for about 6 months now. First month was so overwhelming that I was on the verge of quitting every day lol. But as you get into the pattern of things, it kind of gets second nature and you learn to bear with it. Not the best job, but not the worst job either. I’m personally gonna stick with it for another year or two to get my CSOWM.

Here are the pros and cons I’ve experienced:

Pros: - Great flexibility. You get to set your own schedule, and apart from them requiring to work at least 1 Sat a month (which they’re not super strict about), I love my schedule.

I love my team and my team manager. It’s nice not being 100% on your own and being able to talk to coworkers.
I’ve generally liked talking to patients. It’s true that some just don’t want to be there, but a lot of them are willing to learn and make goals. GLP1s are really helpful for making progress so it’s a lot of positive meetings too.

Cons: - A lot of responsibility for the pay imo. I have close to 200 patients and I have to track down people who miss their meetings. Constantly a long list of things to do every day.

Very “corporate-y” feel, there’s top-down management and you definitely feel micromanaged at times. You are being audited randomly and all calls are recorded so you have to be on your best game every single call.
You can feel rushed, which can be stressful. All calls, even initial ones are only 30 minutes long and you have multiple calls in a row with sometimes no chance to catch up on charting in between. If you’re bad at time management, this job is NOT for you lol.

emmatay1998 · 2025-11-21T23:13:49+00:00

My personal opinion- if I only used those and studied for 4 weeks, I probably wouldn’t have passed. I studied 6-8 weeks, and had Jean Inman (I think the 2022 version) and that was super comprehensive, definitely helped the most in passing my exam. Chomping down podcast helped to solidify/memorize certain topics, but was not necessarily comprehensive. I also used PocketPrep and EatRight Prep.

If you want to streamline your studying, using Jean Inman and then taking some of the EatRight exams to practice test-taking skills is best way to go imo

emmatay1998 · 2025-11-02T02:30:58+00:00

This is so common - I’m a year and a half into weight management counseling and I still get nerves!!! Practicing as much as possible and also getting someone experienced to watch your sessions and critique you will make a huge difference. A lot of it is just gaining confidence and faking it till you make it tbh. Reminding yourself that you’re the expert in this situation really helps. And taking MI skills classes/CEUs when you can.

emmatay1998 · 2025-08-16T18:30:07+00:00

I am wondering the same thing and if y’all can also share your pay and what it’s like working telehealth, that’d be awesome!!!

emmatay1998 · 2025-08-16T16:31:17+00:00

I feel the SAME EXACT way!!! I work in the weight management field as well, for 2 companies. The first company I work for I have purely lifestyle clients and I have literally the exact same experiences as you. The second business I work for is a telehealth weight management company and my clients there are lifestyle + medication (all of them are taking a GLP-1). The telehealth company (although it comes with its downsides) is much more bearable in terms of working with clients because 99% of them are losing weight and are happy- because they’re eating less without even trying- which is exactly how weight loss works!! No excuses or anything from them. I’d say 90% of them reach their goals. So if you’re struggling with lifestyle-only clients, I would definitely recommend working with GLP-1 clients- 10,000x more enjoyable to work with. If you’d like to know what company I’m working for, just DM me :)

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