What is the difference between a personal trainer and nutritionist?

Question

My wife and I are trying to lose weight and change our lifestyles altogether. We were first going to see a nutritionist but instead are meeting a personal trainer on Sept. 3rd. What is the difference between the two and which is more helpful to lose weight?

Answer 1

Duh, a nutritionist deals with food while a trainer deals with exercise.  Was that a serious question?

Answer 2

Well, if you're really lucky, you might get a "two in one deal."  A trainer is generally someone with a background in physical education, sports management, etc.  They are usually trained and certified by the state and deal with the workout part.    A nutritionist is generally someone that deals with the food end of the problem.  Their expertise is in dietary concerns.  A lot of them now have crossover training.  If your trainer tries to get you to take odd supplements or focuses on anything other than the basic "eat healthy from all the food groups in proper portions speech", I'd not rely on them for nutrition advice.

The website below has lots of good info. that might help.  The page called "Eat Healthy" should be especially beneficial.  You might want to check out the "Healthy Recipes" section too.  Good luck!!

Answer 3

a nutritionist is a wanna be doctor, who is likely to have a weight problem himself from sitting behind a desk all day dishing out advice. a good personal trainer will be in shape. a nutritionist will tell you your diet is terrible and give you handy pointers at how to do it better, possibly fob you off with some 'supplements'. the personal trainer should make you run till you cry. as far as i know, aslong as the nutritionist isnt giving you ephedrine etc, then running is the way forward to lose weight.