Will my nutritionist make me fat? #KatiFAQ | Kati Morton

Hi Kati, this is my first time asking a question and it isn't exactly related to the topics you usually deal with. So I've been seeing a therapist for depression for a few months but after doing some extensive research I think I might actually have Asperger's syndrome , how exactly do I bring this up? Because I haven't seen them in over a month and don't want to burst in the door with a self- diagnosis straight away so any advice would be great, thanks

I'm hesitated to seek nutritionist because I don't think that they will help me if I tell them I want to lose weight and I'm already in ideal weight and shape.But I really struggle when I go grocery shopping and spend most of the time in diet food section or organic food. When I read about nutrition online from different websites and compare them, it seem to me like 90% of food is not healthy. Should I seek a nutritionist for this or do you think it is not important for my situation ?

Hi Kati

I have an eating disorder (bulimia) and I am a normal weight for my height. In the past I have had therapy which has really helped my body image however I still have control issues around my eating habits. My dietician set me a meal plan which I try to stick to. When I am following it I feel great but I feel uneasy if I don't stick to it and end up binging. I don't know whether having a plan is making it hard for me to lose the control over my eating habits or if I need to just try harder to follow the plan to stop the binges and notice the emotional triggers.

Do you think I should keep sticking to my meal plan to recover from my bulimia or should I let go of all control and stop my meal plan? I'm so confused! Hope this makes sense.
 
Love your videos xx

My dietician never looks at my BMI, it even used to be too high, but she still thinks I should go back to that because I'm really muscular.

Hi Katie, I'm looking for some help and advice but I don't even know where to start. I'm 15 years old and I've been struggling with an eating disorder and depression for 2 years, but I do not seem to be able to recover from it. I know it takes time, but it doesn't seem to get better. In fact it's only getting worse whenever I actually try to get better. I cannot get out of a cycle and it's really draining. I'm constantly worrying and thinking, thoughts about food, weight, life, school and family won't stop and I do not enjoy life at all. On top of that I've completely isolated myself and my regular day is going to school, coming back and laying around doing nothing until I go to sleep. I would really appreciate your help. Thanks :) <3

Hi,Kati & all! I'm in Medschool, studying to become a Dietitian. I've had an eating disorder for 9 years, and I've finally managed to make it through 3 months with no relapse. I'm currently doing very well and am very proud of the progress! I thought I could share a thought: BMI is a guideline, although not definitive, cause it doesn't say very much. Here's something that has helped: bioelectrical analysis! I know, it sounds fancy, but really it's just a machine that can tell you percentages of each component of your body: water, bone, fat and muscle. I was not only starving myself, but also was addicted to sports, I just had to burn calories daily and the more I ate, the more I needed the gym. However, we payed much attention to the food I was having, the busy schedule, even the gym hours and food-quality, to help me build muscle and not just "gain weight". What happened was that for the past 6 months I've lost some weight at first, but then maintained a healthy normal weight while losing inches. Bioelectrical analysis before and after showed the difference: I've managed to give my body enough right nutrients for it to build muscle and lose some fat. So, while I have the same weight, it's WHAT makes up that weight: it's not fat, it's muscle mass! And, honestly, it doesn't look "fat" like I used to think it does! Hope this helps

I love your FAQ videos!! They are so comforting.

Your work is amazing

Hi Katie, I am a little desperate for help/support as in my hometown I only have access to a psychologist once a fortnight and I am really struggling (struggling 11 years with an ED, SH, PTSD) Well I was struggling before, now I found out my mum has terminal cancer and I am really REALLY struggling and seriously cant cope with work life and uni. I know you have suffered loss with your dad and would love it if you could recommend tips/resources with getting through this stage; All I want to do is SH and restrict but I cant add that worry to her now short life, I NEED to be strong for her :(

Hi kati, I have a question... okay, so I'm bulimic, self harm..and am depressed... (although I haven't felt depressed for the last three days,wooooh!).... Anyway I see a psychiatrist, and this is where the problem lies. I dont really speak much in the sessions because think im normal... Even though I know im not...hope this makes sense.... You see my moods are constantly changing.. And that makes it hard for me to determine how I've been.... I have "normal" patches in my life... And in these normal patches I will swear blind that im absolutely fine...and I'll be able to convince myself that im cured, so to speak.... But its only a matter of time until things come crashing down again, and I remember that im not fine at all... And its hard to get help when this "convinced normal side of me" takes over.......... Its like this other side of me sabotages any opportunity for me to get help, and I cant seem to stop it...why?? Oxoxoxo

Hi Kati! I think I have an eating disorder and so does my therapist but I'm really confused I am doing it to lose weight but I don't think I'm fat and I do have a low self esteem but k don't have the eating disorder voice. I'm really confused. What does this mean?

Hi katie, Throughout my childhood I've always been a very happy and bubbly person but during the last two years I've became a different person, i don't enjoy anything i done before like playing the piano and reading and I find it extremely hard to concentrate with school work so much I don't even try anymore. Even when something good happens to me I still feel empty. I've also struggled with an anxiety disorder for the last few years and when I told my mum she laughed about it and brushed it away. How can I tell my mum I'm depressed when she still sees me as that outgoing, happy kid???

I know this is a serious subject and I've struggled with these things, but I seriously thought the title of this video was "Will my nutritionist make me fart?" 

hahaha. sorry. :)

Hi my Rhiannon I'm am 16 and I'm not sure how to asked this question so I'm just going to say it , there are days when I can't eat it feels like I'm shoving the food down my throat and others I feel like I'm staving I feel like it's affecting my weight I can't I lose any I've always been on the big side but I feel like it out of Control I also have been diagnosed with depression since the third grade is there something wrong with me and who can I talk to about this it really stating to worry me and I just want help so I can live a normal teenaged life

So happy you call BS on the BMI scale. It has always made me so angry.

Hey Kati, thanks for putting out all your videos. Someone told me they were nervous about switching therapists and I was able to use some advice you gave in a few FAQs.

Hello :) I had anorexia in 2011 when I was 11 years old. Now I can say I'm recovered, but because of the anorexia I got hypoglycemia and anemia, this is something I have to struggle with daily, my nutritionist gave me this pills that are a bunch a vitamins and supplements that are given to people with anorexia and eating disorders to help them get the nutrients the body needs. I have to take these pills because even though I'm on the "regular" weigh for my heigh, my body doesn't have all the nutrients it needs. Hope this helps <3

So after watching like a ton of your videos I finally made some calls and got an appointment to see a doctor about getting help for my depression and suicidal thoughts and a million other problems. I don't want to suffer alone anymore. Thank you so much, Kati, for educating and de-scarifying and showing a way through.

Hi Kati,

I'm a little scared to ask a question, but I thought if I never try then I'll never know.
Anyway, for the past year I've been going to the doctors frequently to try and get them to help me with my eating difficulties, and because it's been so long it's spiralled into an eating disorder. I get help from a charity who support those with eating disorders, however I am desperate to be diagnosed with EDNOS or at least acknowledged by a doctor, so I can put it on my DSA and get help when I move to uni in September.
But every time I've been every doctor has told me that I don't seem to have any issues, or I weigh just too much to be diagnosed or have a problem (helpful)! It seems as though they are telling me to come back when I've lost weight.
So I am stuck in a vicious circle, as the charity understands me, and acknowledges that I do seem to have all the symptoms of EDNOS, yet I need a diagnosis from a doctor. I feel as though I can't recover until it's been acknowledged by a doctor (I've tried like 7, and gone over 20 times) I was wondering whether you could help me in anyway?

Thank you, Eliza :)

I love this journal topic!!

Definitely what's been on my mind. What I don't understand, though, is that it's OK for others to be thin and healthy, but it seems once I've recovered, I'll be expected to maintain a larger size even after my health, metabolism, etc are restored, and it seems very unfair, especially for someone who has always otherwise been overweight.

Hi Katie, I'm looking to talk to a school counselor about my problems some time soon. I was just wondering, if I mentioned that my mum emotionally abuses me, would the counselor be compelled to report it? Thanks

kati i have an ed and anorexia and going to be entering a day program clinic soon... question 1 I'm 20 (male) how many calories should i eat and 2 should i stop doing cardio

audiobooks are a lifesaver when it comes to reading and difficulty concentrating. give them a try

oh my god the reading question is literally me

Kati, I really love psicology, but my therapist said I can't be a therapist because I have boderline personality disorder... Is that true? why can't I be a therapist?

Can you say about the bmi to CAMHS please !! They only care about your bmi when I’m only 15 and it’s supposed to be for adults

Can you do a video on NAMI