Seeing a Dietitian

Question
Hi, next week I will be seeing a dietitian and I was wondering if you could answer these questions for me.

1. I weigh 60kgs and am 157cm tall and 13 yrs old, could I lose 12kgs?
2.Could a dietitian tell me how much weight I can lose and where I can lose it?
3. Could a dietitian tell me accurately what body shape I could have if I lost that weight (hour-glass, cello)?
4. Could I tell a dietitian prescribe a pill to me that will help weight loss without telling my mom how much weight I want to lose (e.g. if I want to lose 4kgs a month could a dietitian prescribe a pill that will do that and not tell my mom that I will lose 4kgs a month)?
5. Is there a pill that could make me lose 4+kgs a month?
6. This is my first time going to a dietitian so could you please tell me pretty much whats going to happen (what questions will be asked)

Sorry for all the questions but since your a dietitian I hope you can help. I live in South Africa if it affects anything. Thanks so much!

Answer
Dear Marie,

How exciting to get to see a dietitian at the tender age of 13!
First of all, dietitians are not able to prescribe any type of pills; all we can do is talk to you.

A dietitian will ask you what your goals are (and you might be able to lose 12 kg but it will be at a pace more like 2 kg per month, and maybe a bit less), how you normally eat (so starting to keep a food diary now will be a big help for you both), and then help you figure out a plan to eat fewer calories and burn more through being more active so you can lose the weight you want.

It's likely your mother will be with you, since usually 13 year-olds do not purchase and prepare all their own foods.  The dietitian will help guide you and your mother on how to read food labels, decide what foods are better options than others, lower fat cooking techniques, and healthy snacks.

No one can tell where on your body your weight will come off or what your body will look like then... everyone one's body is so different.

You may find that you are happy weighing 53 kg or so, since you don't know what you will look like or feel like when you get there, so it's best to concentrate on developing healthy exercise and eating habits so you'll maintain the weight you like when you get there ;)

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