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Sweet Tart · 02-21-2007, 08:16 AM

Hello everyone. I’ve been reading this forum for a while (I wasn’t able to post due to a technical glitch, but it’s all fixed now

). I’ve read all of the past and present posts about becoming a trainer and certification and I have learned so much from all of you! There is a wealth of information available here, it’s pretty amazing.

As an introduction, I’m a 44 yo woman who came late into the fitness game, but I think I make up for it with passion and enthusiasm

. I’ve had a pretty successful personal and professional life, but 5 years ago I found myself 100 pounds overweight and seriously depressed. I have spent these past five years learning about fitness and nutrition with myself as a research subject. I managed to lose most of the weight and am ever striving towards fitness (I’m following Afterburn II right now). I have decided to give up a somewhat lucrative career as a real estate agent to become a personal trainer. Sometimes it seems crazy, but I feel a need to challenge myself and follow my passion. Starting at the bottom at my age isn’t easy, but I know that this is the right path for me.

Right now I’m trying to get a job at a gym and start studying for a certification. Like a lot of people who’ve posted here I’m trying to decide between the NSCA CPT or CSCS. Since my sports and science background is limited (I have a BA with very little science) I have a long way to go to study and pass the test. Right now I’m learning towards the CSCS (I tend to always try for the more challenging option), but I have a nagging feeling that the CPT might be a good place for me to start.

I am also considering a MS in nutrition in the future (I know I’m weird but I love school and research and after being obese I’d love to work on research in that area), but that’s a way off and a lot of science prerequisites away. First I’d like to get some hands on experience, some book learning, and a certification under my belt.

Anyway, thanks for all the information about starting out in the fitness biz – I’m so glad I found this forum - you guys are great!

02-21-2007, 08:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sweet Tart Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 8 My Profile	Thank you and introduction Hello everyone. I’ve been reading this forum for a while (I wasn’t able to post due to a technical glitch, but it’s all fixed now ). I’ve read all of the past and present posts about becoming a trainer and certification and I have learned so much from all of you! There is a wealth of information available here, it’s pretty amazing. As an introduction, I’m a 44 yo woman who came late into the fitness game, but I think I make up for it with passion and enthusiasm . I’ve had a pretty successful personal and professional life, but 5 years ago I found myself 100 pounds overweight and seriously depressed. I have spent these past five years learning about fitness and nutrition with myself as a research subject. I managed to lose most of the weight and am ever striving towards fitness (I’m following Afterburn II right now). I have decided to give up a somewhat lucrative career as a real estate agent to become a personal trainer. Sometimes it seems crazy, but I feel a need to challenge myself and follow my passion. Starting at the bottom at my age isn’t easy, but I know that this is the right path for me. Right now I’m trying to get a job at a gym and start studying for a certification. Like a lot of people who’ve posted here I’m trying to decide between the NSCA CPT or CSCS. Since my sports and science background is limited (I have a BA with very little science) I have a long way to go to study and pass the test. Right now I’m learning towards the CSCS (I tend to always try for the more challenging option), but I have a nagging feeling that the CPT might be a good place for me to start. I am also considering a MS in nutrition in the future (I know I’m weird but I love school and research and after being obese I’d love to work on research in that area), but that’s a way off and a lot of science prerequisites away. First I’d like to get some hands on experience, some book learning, and a certification under my belt. Anyway, thanks for all the information about starting out in the fitness biz – I’m so glad I found this forum - you guys are great!