My nutrition career advice (WHY I ALMOST QUIT!!) + How I became a dietitian & nutritionist
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I'm a dietitian and nutritionist (hello!) And in this video, I'm sharing my nutrition career advice and my journey starting my nutrition and health business, The Nude Nutritionist. I hope it helps you avoid some of the mistakes I made and get to your goals quicker!
I talk about how to study to be a nutritionist (and explain my qualifications), talk getting your first job out university or college, share tips on how to earn enough money to pay off student debt, ideas and tips to improve your nutrition business, how to be a media nutritionist and work on TV, how to find a nutrition niche and more.
This whole covid thing has really made get into Fitness and eating properly. I have stopped Drinking alcohol and smoking, for about 6 months now. I am working out almost every day, lost a ton of weight, put on some muscle and just generally feel a lot better- and its all made me realize, I really love this stuff. I am currently looking into classes to becoming a nutritionist and going back to school but- I am so nervous about lol.
Congratulations on 6 months clean!! Keep it up!
You'll do amazing! Don't question your skills. Follow your instincts. You lose nothing for trying it out. Try a college, they cost less! I have also gotten into nutrition and fitness lately, and I think it is absolutely amazing how food is 70% to achieving fitness goals! I can tell you have the dedication to go through with this, hopefully you keep this things up, and I'm proud of you!
❤️
I did the same thing about 5 years ago. Got off the booze, quit smoking, started learning about health, lost 50 pounds working out and got cutt. Quit my dead end job and went back to college at 37 and my brain was so healthy I finished the prerequisites for Dental Hygiene in record time on the honor roll. When they say you can do anything you put your mind to they are incorrect. The truth is that we are capable of many times more than we even realize. Our greatest danger in life is not that we aim too high and fail, but that we aim too low and succeed. 💪😎👍
This is literally my story lol
I enrolled myself in college last semester and started my path towards dietetics and nutrition 😇😇
Just go for it, youll regret it otherwise 💪💪
20 years as a dietitian, give me a clear picture that this career is very important in our community
Wow that's awesome... I'm 18 years old and is aiming to be one.... hope i can be it🤗
I'm passionate about Real Whole Foods! :) IDK if I want to be a nutritionist I wanted to be a chef but I'm trying to combine my passion for nutrition!
@@thomasgrabowski2202 do both’
Can u give me ur mail or number pls
I've always wanted to be a nutritionist, but the science part of schooling scared me away. I'm now 27 and finally going to school. I am so excited to have found you and heard your honest experience, and I hope to make a similar video one day also
What did you study in school?
@@itezwatezprobably nutrition and dietetics.
What classes did you have to take
This was incredibly uplifting and educational! Thank you so much Lyndi, I’ve been tossing with the idea of studying a bachelor degree in nutrition and dietetics and this video is exactly what I needed to see right now! I’ve constantly heard, “That career won’t get you anywhere or make you any money” Which has definitely hindered my decision and I’ve hesitated for a year thinking maybe they’re right, I won’t be successful. All I want to do is help people live happy, healthy lives, and as I’ve struggled with my own nutrition issues, this is something I’ve always thought about pursuing. Just yesterday I submitted my application to study this degree! I’m so happy I stumbled upon you and am eager to continue to watch you blossom in your career! You’re a blessing, thank you again 🤗
Hi
Congrats Lyndi! So great to see you have launched UA-cam channel! Wishing you much success in 2020!
Lyndi, what a fantastic video. I am thinking about embarking on a nutrition career beginning with studying, after 13 years in education! So I am basically starting from square one! I just bought your book and absolutely love it. I've used it every night and it brings joy to my cooking again. Thanks you so much and keep the content coming. It's truthful and it's real and it's appreciated.
Thank you SO much for sharing your story!! I had been debating getting my doctorate in counseling (am a trauma focused LCSW) for so long, but it didn't feel right for some reason. This weekend it hit me, getting a Bachelors in holistic nutrition and integrating physical/nutritional and emotional health is what makes me come alive. So thank you for sharing your journey!
Yay! This is awesome Lyndi! I’m not a nutrition or dietetics student, but I’m definitely in the marketing headspace so i found so many of the things you shared really helpful and relatable. I’m also working with my sister, who is an APD, on a podcast and we have been narrowing down our niche so it’s encouraging to hear this is what you did too! All the best x
Thank you for sharing this! I'm just finishing my dietetic internship and can relate so much to a lot of what you mentioned at the beginning of this video. It took a long time and several attempts just to get accepted into this internship, I've had no income for the past year because of not having time leftover to have a job, and now that I'm almost done there seems to be hardly any positions available in my area. This video was so encouraging to me, and you've given me some great ideas for how to think outside the box in terms of job opportunities as an RD.
WOW YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH I NEEDED THIS. THIS LITERALLY FED MY SOUL 🥺🥺
This is such an informative video, I've just started studying Nutrition and this is really inspiring to watch. Thank you for sharing :)
Best of luck to you in your studies!! Welcome to the field!
I just started studying also, but I'm struggling 😣 hope your studies are going well?
I'm starting this year....!!!!
@@wedeluluinthis Where are you guys getting your studies done? Can you recommend any online courses? I'm in Thailand and there aren't any helpful courses here. I'd like to do one online :) Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you!
@@sdemirable I'm from India and I'm doing my bachelor's in nutrition from a college in my city. You can check coursera. They have nutrition programs online. And it's also free but if you want the certificate you'll have to pay for it but if you just want to learn it's free..!
Congratulations Lyndi! It was such a great video, looking forward to continuing to watch many great things coming from you as always xx So inspiring!
I really liked how the hospital I worked at did a "heart health" seminar. I got my LDL's checked and got a blood pressure monitor all in 60 mins. I learned about wellness, and much much more than my primary care could ever help me with. What a wonderful video of your day in the life! your services are so valuable. Especially TPNS!
I'm in my last year of high school, studying Food and Nutrition as a class and loving it!! I know this is what I want to do for the rest of my life, but thank you for providing such an amazing video on the key tips on things i need to know!!
Hi next year will be my senior year, what classes did you take to learn about nutrition?
Lyndi, I would like to start by thanking you for such a candid and informative video! I will definitely be using the tips provided!
You are so welcome!
Love this thank you! Full time mom and nutritional therapist trying to make a living such great pointers you bring up
I just came across your blog and this video, thank you so much for sharing your journey. So many people keep their journey to themselves and don’t want to share their experience. Coming into this later in life, this information has helped me work out a plan to get my qualifications and experience whilst keeping my current job to support myself along the way. Thank you again
You are so welcome!
This is amazing! You’ve told your journey and what worked and what didn’t saving a lot of people a lot of time, thank you 😊
You're so welcome!
This was literally so so helpful. I just read your blog as well. Thank you so much!
I'm so glad!
Just started studying Dietetics & loved this video. Super informative & inspiring, loved how you added your own creativity into building your career & more.
Awesome! Thank you!
I just found you and i am so grateful!! I am a binge eater. Grew up overweight and now 52 and lost 45 pounds with weight watchers. Now I am on maintenance for 1 year but having hard time maintaining and started binge eating cookies sweets etc. you have helped me so much in thinking intuitively.
You are binge eating because your body wants sugar and we need sugar for energy. Sugar is carbohydrates and carbohydrates are fruits, veggies, pasta, potatoes, whole grains. It is all about eliminating animal products. So search for plant based recipes and try it. You can still eat pizza, pasta ans other foods but in plant based version and you will loose weight.
I absolutely loved it. Thank you so much for sharing your journey! 💛
Great narration and advice!! Definitely persistence is key! Thank you
Thank you Lyndi. It is very kind of you to provide so much information to people in need!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Girl! I so so appreciate you going into depth amd sharing your story💛 I can relate to the binge/ emotional eating. I have wondered if getting a dietician degree would allow me to work one on one as a nutrition counselor and you spelled it out simply that it does, and don't have to be confined to a hospital or medical setting. I feel led to go the direction of 1 on 1 nutrition counseling . This has been so helpful for me. And think that getting a dietician degree would open up so many doors but like you Said gotta be creative also! Love all your content about that!
Awesome video Lyndi - especially the great B-Roll
Hey Lyndi, I'm in my last semester of dietetics degree and our course coordinator for Management and Leadership for Dietetics Professionals included your video in our course materials! I'm glad she did! Thanks for being honest and real about your journey and giving some really great advice!
Best of luck!
Thank you so much for opening up and sharing your story. I'm on the same path as you
I absolutely loved your video, thank you so much for sharing!! It was super helpful and honest. I will be starting to study Nutrition this fall and your video just encouraged me even more and I am super excited. Can’t wait to start.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for the advice, I just finished my BSC in Nutrition and Dietetics and also not been able to get a job. But recently I started out a nutrition post and luckily got to your page and it has really been helpful, I have learnt a whole lot. Thank you very much
Excuse me
Where are u from madam?
Thank you this very inspiring video...I'm a recent Nutrition graduate and was contemplating not getting my RD because of the heavy science and I'm more of a creative myself as well. You just inspired me to keep going and gave me ideas on how to make it my own so thank you
I'm in a completely different field, but I was genuinely interested in your video. I think anyone can apply some of the things you mentioned, as it can be helpful for starting a business or just marketing yourself to companies. Thank you for sharing.
Also, I really look up to you for sharing your struggles with BED. It brings me hope that I can have a healthy relationship with food, and also get back to a healthy weight in a healthy and sustainable way.
Such a well-made video and great advice! It's scary going into this field because it feels like you have to be so entrepreneurial but you are inspiring, showing how with perseverance it is possible to feel 100% satisfied in this field!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
This is a really great personal story and really great advice in general. And I love your personal explanation of your niche. Awesome Work! Thank you for the content 🙏🏽
Glad you enjoyed it!
Like, I’m not even anywhere near the nutrition field (I’m finishing up my degree in music) but I’ve had an interest in the health sciences field lately. All that to say, your video is helpful to those who graduate college IN GENERAL and aren’t finding jobs period, but especially in the field they have a degree in! It’s all about the grind, being creative, and reaching out to people. I think that applies whether it’s a degree in nutrition or history or music. Knowledge is power, especially specialized knowledge. I’m so glad things worked out for you! I will have my my own success story one day! Also, quick question: did your dietitian program not have practicums?
Am a nutritionist too from Uganda just about to finish.....i really get encouraged when i see such videos...
Cz I'm always discouraged about my profession
Oh Lyndi I love this. I remember when we met a long time ago and we were both taking this same journey. I think the key to future nutritionist is ... get out there become a practitioner and be at the coal face with people who want to create a wellbeing transformation. From there and with experience you can then become insta or a social voice. Keep being you xxx Michele
Which course did you take?
Such an inspiring nutritionist and dietician! I’m currently in my final year of nutrition and appreciate your tips and videos so much. Thank you for sharing!
Hey Kirsty I’m wondering if you’ve been able to get a job since graduation? how are you finding things 🙂
Go Lyndi!! So exciting, best of luck on this journey 👏👏
P.s. can't wait for the recipe videos!
love this! super helpful and motivation for me as im a dietetics student xx
I am a nutritionist and dietician too ,I can relate everything you are talking about , at the beginning it can be really tough
Going to patients houses is amazing!! What a great idea :) I’m an Outpatient RD and I just love that idea.
I love this video Lyndi, i am currently studying Nutrition & Dietetic medicine and this video is inspiring, honest and helpful. Your insights are what I needed to hear at this point in my studies, thank you so much :)
You are so welcome!
Whao, Nutrition and Dietetic medicine? I didn't know that branch existed, it's awesome.
Tomorrow i have my aptitude test so i had to watch this... Thankyou
I'm thinking of changing career to become a nutritionist. Ive just started studying, so this provided me with real insight into how a career might develop. Thanks so much.
I’m on the same boat! What specific course are you studying Claire? And are you also based in Australia?
Great job Lyndi! So many young Nutrition graduates are really confused so its great to see people like you stepping up to help gve them a sense of direction
I understood nothing. In my country many Jobs and free study + free appartements. So does this not consern me?
I just realized, that I wanted to get into nutrition. Because I have been obsessed with it sense I was 16,(without realizing jt ) I suffer from hypothyroidism and I have successfully lost over 40lbs following a diet, and would want help other people with a similar condition. I am just starting my college career at 24 years old and looks forward to really building something for myself. Great video good insight
Just want to clear if you were on your break from college after high school cause I'm starting now at 21 yo.
Really needed this you have no idea! I just graduated from a nutrition science and media and communications double degree and am feeling so so lost!
these two degrees seem to go really well together, just have to be creative! spreading the message of nutrition is tough, and with your skills it’s possible you can find creative ways to reach all sorts of people
Same !!
I am a fresh nutrition graduate in Kenya. I just feel lost. Don't know where to begin. But this has really encouraged me that it can indeed be done☺️
This was an interesting and inspirational video. Thank for sharing! Love your attitude!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank u for the video. It is just what i needed . Very inspirational .
This was amazing!! I definitely want to become a nutritionist now :)
Very good video. Well done to you, and congrats on your well-deserved success.
Currently in my final year in nutrition and dietetics, thinking about what to do after my graduation is so overwhelming.
Thank you for this video.
You're so welcome!
I graduated 5 months ago and i feel veryyyy hopeless. Thank you for the motivation 😇
You are so welcome
hi i want to pursue a degree in nutrition have you found a job yet do you earn enough money im sorry for asking personal questions but im in the middle of career crisis which is why I've asked you it would mean alot if you answer me:)
Very helpful video Lyndi! Thank you
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the motivation💞
This is awesome. I love how everything worked out for you and you’re doing what you love. I just have one question. Do you for you. Did you have to complete a dietetic internship after you graduated from university and then pass the RD exam and get your license to practice, in order to become a dietitian? I’m from the US and that’s the main way we are required to legally become and practice as a dietitian. So how does it work for your country? Is it where you can be considered a dietitian as long as you compete your 4 year degree? Thanks in advance.
Great Video it is giving me hope to what i'm majoring in
Thank you so much for sharing. You are so inspiring, I love this!
I've never EVER commented on a UA-cam video. Which is crazy, considering I am 24 y/old. I graduated from Utah State University with a dietetic degree, and am now just finishing my internships throughout the US. I LOVE dietetics, and I love counseling. I am getting very stressed about what I am going to do once I finish with my RD exam. Today has really been a life decision kind of day, so I was watching video's by dietitians, talking about their career. I have started a few small businesses (gymnastics coaching, and seamstress work) while I was putting myself through college. When I graduated, I decided I wanted to have a 9-5 job, because I would be able to stop making stressful decisions. However, watching your video, not only made me feel more confident in my abilities to be a successful dietitian, it also made me remember how much I enjoyed owning my own business and working my own hours. THANK you for your calming words. Great job finding something you love!
Hi, I also live in the US and I was wondering if you had to apply to multiple internships before getting matched? Or if it took awhile to land one? I'm wanting to pursue dietetics but worried about that part
Nice that you have supportive parents and free accommodations so that you can try different jobs
Wow!!! Good job you gave me hope thanks keep up the good work!
Glad I could help!
Thanks for going online - your KIR program literally changed my life. I'm from Belfast (northern ireland) so would never have had access to the info otherwise!
Thanks so much for the support Zoe! Makes me so happy to hear!
Oh my goodness! You have been such a help!!!
So glad to hear!
Very inspirational video, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
When you said you're more of a creative than a scientific brain instantly felt better because I am the same...right now I'm torn between theater and nutrition. They are so different but I enjoy them both. I'm in my second semester of my freshman year and I'm so torn.
Me too! But mine is more interior design and science (I have a bachelors in Kinesiology) I would like to be a nutritionist though
I am similar I have a creative brain and it was really hard earning my Kinesiology undergrad degree but now I’m looking into being a nutritionist 😅 I actually do love health and fitness
Just seeing this. I graduated in dec 2016, never applied to dicas and I lost my way. I wasn’t prepared and I know I did this to myself. I was too embarrassed to go to my professor on my personal statement cause I was way to personal. I feel ashamed but I want to at least get into an internship so I can at least do something as an rd! I have self pitied far too long. I want to blog recipes as I want to do it for fun. I had so many reasons to not Pursuing to be an rd. Cost of internship, long application which felt off putting cause I didn’tknow I had to do another internship after graduation (found out later taking a class that is how this whole thing works), it made me feel like I fell out from my passion cause of the shock. But something about learning more about food really interests me. I am now going back and see if I can do rdt (registered dietitian technician) I heard they are not existing anymore (I don’t know if that is true). Thank you for this video! It was a good refresher.
This video has been immensely valuable to me, offering the best advice and insights into nutrition I've ever encountered. It has truly helped me navigate the challenges and rewards of pursuing a career in nutrition. Despite discussing the field with various dietitians and professors, I often felt limited in my understanding until I came across this video. I'm deeply grateful for the perspective it has provided.
I would be honored to connect with you further, either through email or any other means convenient for you. I'm a 21-year-old from India, eagerly looking to establish contact. Thank you once again for your invaluable guidance.
Lyndi, I enjoyed your video so much. It was very helpful, thank you.
I have been always interested in nutrition and I think that is what I want to do, but I am afraid of changing my major completely, as I have already started my degree in LCC University in international business administration.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow you went at it...congrats!
New subscriber💕 I’m still going to a community college but I do want to go into a dietitian program when I go to a 4 year and I was wondering if you had any advice? Like if you could do your whole 4 years over what would you keep the same and what would you change
This is awesome! Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Hi, I just came across with your channel, I'm studying nutrition, as you said it's a new career at least for my country so it's a little bit difficult, I don't really know how future is going to be like but you are such a great inspiration, I really like your tips and the way you present yourself, I'm looking forward for more of your advice and I was wondering if you can recommend me some textbooks
Keep going and thank you so much
God bless you🙆🏻♀️
THANKS for Sharing THIS
It's a very realistic journey , thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Good deeds 🙌💯
This was so informative, I’m graduating high school this year & planning to study dietetics. I know it’ll be super challenging which frightens me but I rlyy want to do it & this was just what I needed to see!!
You got this!
Brilliant video!
Glad you liked it!
thank you so much you are amazing ....nearly qualified holistic nutritionist
I have a question. I am wanting to become a fitness coach + nutritionist. Would you say you can become one by just studying with this places like ISSA or NASM, or would you recommend to go to university to do it? Thanks for sharing your experience!!
This was really cool thank you!!
Glad you liked it!
Love this Lyndi! I myself am very passionate about nutrition and health, I would love to enter this industry but sadly since i have no experience in high school with science i feel like i can not get in the programs. Do you think taking nutrition courses and working my way in great?
Teach yourself the science.. Do it🌈✌💎🦄
I am a fresh graduate with Human Nutrition degree and I really I got inspired ..
Thank you for this amazing video
Most welcome 😊
I did quit but I'm thinking about getting back into it because nutrition is my obsession
Thanks for this vídeos !
My pleasure!
Hi Lyndi! I am a future Dietitian (internship is this August). In your opinion and experience, do you think having a certification as a Personal Trainer is an advantage for becoming a Sports Dietitian? As well as possibly an advantage for being a Clinical Dietitian? I would assume it only gives an advantage for Sports Dietitians, and even possibly not because one sports Dietitian I watched had mostly experiences/responsibilities in Food Service, and 1-on-1 counseling. Let me know. Thank you!
Hello, I'm 13 years old and still considering studying Nutrition at college. Could you tell me what kinds of pressure can a Nutrion student or a Nutritionist have? Thank you💖
You’re amazing !
Thank you so much!!
Hi Lyndi, if I’m eating ribs, do I weigh the meat with the bones or just the meat?
I’m so glad you didn’t quit ❤️
Just the meat cause basically you will not eat the bones!!
This is amazing, I’m studying nutrition science and I’m overwhelmed on my career
Just keep up the hard work if really love learning about food! I have changed my career from Nutrition Science to business, but I’m still thinking about going back to the first choice because I love learning about food and healthy diet! The problem is that this career is just too hard, and at the end you end up looking for a job and do something else rather than dietician or nutritionist! Would you give me any advice please!
How did you change your career to business did you go back to college?أحب أمي
Muna Eltayeb I’m still at College, second year. I’m still dealing with general education! I’ve changed my career when I realized that maybe it won’t work for me, so I asked my advisor to change it!
أحب أمي I'm thinking about changing from business to natural science 😫 I don't know what to do
@@user-zt8eh2ck5t gosh i feel you so much! I did one year in nutrition and this summer I just changed to biology because of the exact reason as you! Where I live, a dietitian told me that there is too much students for the jobs available and that freaked me out. But at the same time 'm looking at this video thinking if I should go back, but at the same time I don't know if I just incredibly love it as a hobby or going as a teacher where one of the course could be that I teach to kids nutrition! Anyway I'm kind of stuck and feeling anxious.
I just which that there was more options in the bachelor ( ehich it would cover more field in a way)
I'm still on the fence with becoming a nutritionist, because I'm into carpentry and I don't want to spend 6 years studying Nutrition and have to pay so much money for college.
My niche is gut bacteria how certain things can destroy the good bacteria and cause other problems and etc. nice video though thanks
What tips can you give to people who want to understand nutrition, how the human body works, how every food type. (example: orange, beets, popsicle, etc) effects the body, etc. But does not want to actually go to school to be nutritionist
hello thank you so much for the video
I’m 25 and I’ve decided I want to do nutrition and dietetics as a career. I haven’t started studying yet and I don’t have a job.
What is a job in or around nutrition and dietetics to get my foot in the door?
Hi i want to pursue course in nutrition and i am from non science background can still purse it? Plz guide. I have done my MBA and my culinary course.
This was so informative thank you! I don't know if you'll read this, but I would like to ask you a question: I'm thinking of going back to school, but since I'm in my 30's I don't want to go to a four year college. I'm looking into certificate programs from Hawthorn University or Bauman College so I do two years instead of four and its cheaper too than 4 year degree. My question is are certificates taken seriously in the industry like 4 year degree or would I be wasting my time?
Hi, I am a registered dietitian. Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist but only registered dietitians have the professional credential that is recognized as being the expert in nutrition. I went back to school in 2014 when I was 45, so don't let your age hold you back. I had an associate's degree previously so I was able to transfer all of my undergrad classes to University College which is the home of Syracuse University's part-time studies. My degree is still from Syracuse University but I paid a lot less because I was a part-time student. After I obtained my bachelor's degree in 2018, I got accepted into a 9 month dietetic internship (unpaid). If this is something you want to pursue, you really have to want to commit to the time - homework, studying, volunteer or paid work related to dietetics which will help get you into an internship. You also have to realize that the majority of internships are unpaid and can last from 6 to 12 months depending on where you go. There are some nutrition programs that offer degrees with the internship either spaced out within that time or attached at the end of the program. Another thing you want to consider is that by January 1, 2024, the CDR (Commission on Dietetic Registration) will require a graduate degree before you can sit for the RD exam.
Do nutritionist/doetician study the psychologal affects of certain food.Like the comnection between diet and depression??
they do take compulsory psychology courses