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Q: What is it like being a plus size Nutritionist?
A: In a world where Nutrition is seen as well-fit bodies pushing food pyramids & various weight loss products, I can admit it's not as bad as I thought it would be.
I've never been directly questioned when saying that I was one. I do see some people's face doubtful faces. But I let my life tell my story, so their face can stay like that as I go on with my work
I will admit I have had to confront some vocal misconceptions about my business because I am plus size. In 2011, I restructured my company. I decided to focus mainly on Disease Management Nutrition as opposed to Weight Loss Nutrition. I work mostly with people that have diabetes, cancers, & heart diseases. My first client was a person who is now in remission for a blood cancer.
Company history dictated that was the demographic that I had the greatest effective impact. The numbers in weight loss matched my frustration. I was only attracting people who wanted pop culture influenced, hand-holding, quick fix programs. My program is not. Now, I only take a limited number of weight loss cases a year.
Well, when word among those I network with got out that I restructured, two of my colleagues wondered was it because I was fat.
I don't expect those not educated in Nutrition to know the different facets & aspects of the specialty. I expect everyday people to only know what the mainstream has told them. But those in the Food & Diet world, especially those I have worked with, I expect better. I answered them professionally and that was that.
If my looks cause anyone to determine my food & diet knowledge, that is their problems. I have a Bachelor's degree and other certificates in Nutrition from accredited programs. It's cliche' but don't judge a book by its cover. At the end of the day, I am my favorite Weight Loss client. Any nutritionist tells you different, Run!
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