ATTN: Alan Aragon

[Jean-Paul]

Who are you? You seem to be well known and highly respected, so I thought I would give you an opportunity to post your bio and tell us a bit about yourself. Sounds like I should perhaps consider changing your title to "fitness expert." I'm glad you've joined us and I want to get to know you better.

[Cynic]

Originally Posted by Jean-Paul

Sounds like I should perhaps consider changing your title to "fitness expert."

Actually, it probably should be "Nutrition Guru."

[Lisa~]

Originally Posted by Cynic

Actually, it probably should be "Nutrition Guru."

Sometimes, especially in the fitness industry, guru can have a negative connotation. I vote for Nutrition Expert.

Alan may want to add something more, but here's the bio from his website, AlanAragon.com.

Biography ► Alan Aragon has over 13 years of success in the fitness field. He earned his Bachelor and Master of Science in Nutrition with top honors. Alan is a continuing education provider for the Commission on Dietetic Registration, National Academy of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise, and National Strength & Conditioning Association. He speaks to a broad audience including universities, scientific conferences, and major corporations. Alan recently lectured to practitioners at the FDA and the annual conference of the Los Angeles Dietetic Association. He maintains a thriving private counseling practice, designing programs for recreational and professional athletes. Alan is also known to make some truly life-affirming pizzas with his oldest son Lex. For a complete bio, go here.

I'll add that I'm impressed by his writing. I'm glad he's decided to participate in our forum. We are very lucky to have him.

[Cynic]

Originally Posted by Lisa~

Sometimes, especially in the fitness industry, guru can have a negative connotation. I vote for Nutrition Expert.

News to me and I don't really understand the reasoning, but I'll accept your word on it.

It just seems that Expert is already used, so something with a little pinache would go better. Perhaps Sage?

[Chaney Weiner]

Originally Posted by Cynic

News to me and I don't really understand the reasoning, but I'll accept your word on it.

It just seems that Expert is already used, so something with a little pinache would go better. Perhaps Sage?

The word expert is overused, abused, and "self appointed" MOST of the time. Let your peers in the field bestow that title onto you rather that you do it yourself

In fact, can someone here please tell me how to change the wording above your picture(the one that shows up in your posts) on this site. Mine says Fitness expert and I have been trying to change it to something else.

Chaney
www.achievingbodiesfitness.com

[Cynic]

Originally Posted by Chaney Weiner

The word expert is overused, abused, and "self appointed" MOST of the time. Let your peers in the field bestow that title onto you rather that you do it yourself

There's something significant about this. My company has us do our own PADRs (Performance and Development Reviews). They claim it's a "Know Thyself" approach to success, but I think it's just a move to eliminate the extra work for management.

In fact, can someone here please tell me how to change the wording above your picture(the one that shows up in your posts) on this site. Mine says Fitness expert and I have been trying to change it to something else.

Ask JP or Erika.

[Jean-Paul]

Chaney, I changed that. As a sign of respect, when I know an actual professional has joined our ranks I change the title immediately. If you don't like it I can change it to whatever you want.

[Chaney Weiner]

Originally Posted by Jean-Paul

Chaney, I changed that. As a sign of respect, when I know an actual professional has joined our ranks I change the title immediately. If you don't like it I can change it to whatever you want.

Thanks JP, I thought I was going "nuts" there

Can you change it to "Fitness Professional"

Thanks as always
Chaney

[Cynic]

Originally Posted by Chaney Weiner

Can you change it to "Fitness Professional"

That's good. It has a more mature and developed sound to it.

[Chaney Weiner]

Originally Posted by Cynic

That's good. It has a more mature sound to it.

True. Also think of this, and this is how I view it...

I am a fitness professional that provides fitness services and one of the services I provide is personal training. So many times you hear people say "personal trainer". Personal training is the service and I am a provider of that service. One can be a fitness professional and provide a myriad of services. It is more professional, separates us from the "personal training stigma" and MOST importantly gives credibility to the field. I feel if people start using "fitness professional" more, sooner or later the public will adopt that we ARE professionals.

Chaney
www.achievingbodiesfitness.com

[Alan Aragon]

Originally Posted by Jean-Paul

Who are you? You seem to be well known and highly respected, so I thought I would give you an opportunity to post your bio and tell us a bit about yourself. Sounds like I should perhaps consider changing your title to "fitness expert." I'm glad you've joined us and I want to get to know you better.

Jean,

Thanks for giving me the stand, but I think the real question is.... Who are YOU? Who is the man behind the website that has drawn the current crop of industry upstarts?????

About me being well known, it's true that the less of a real life I have, the more my online fame continues to climb, heh. I'm just a working class stiff, just like the majority of us. I got my personal training certifications during a time in my life where I thought I'd make a career out of it, but eventually I discovered my real strengths were nutritional counseling, diet design, writing, & teaching.

Lisa posted my academic achievements, but what my bio might not quite convey is that I am an absolute nut for this stuff. I pride myself on being honest to a fault. I'm research/science-biased when it comes to my stance on various nutritional issues. I love to learn as well as teach. I'm also big on independent thought & entrepreneurship for those who feel cut out for it.

Let's see, what else... I'm an unrepentant bodybuilding fan, & have been for as long as I can remember. I love pizza & pasta. And peanutbutter & dark chocolate. Trader Joe's "pound plus" is not only the best tasting dark chocolate I've had (& I've had many), it's also the best deal.

I have a VERY patient wife, 2 kids, a 2 year-old & a 2 month-old.

And I need waaaaaaaaay more friggin sleep.

Thank you & goodnight.

[Irishdazza]

So that's who Alan is...

Ok JP, step up...Bart Simpson voice "who the hell are you?"

(the funny part is...if you don't, there's likely to be a rash of stability ball training pictures from out of nowhere...)

Ps can you change the "senior" above my Avatar to "Prime Of His Life"

[BFG]

and while you are at it Chaney can you do a bio as I cant get past the word Tone on your website

[Deserve]

At least we know Alan has a sense of humor.

[VanceMac]

Alan is correct in saying that he is honest. I have learned as much from his posts as any here, and mostly because of that honesty. For example, he is willing to say there is no evidence for something even if he supports it (like the concept of higher meal numbers), and always seems to be up on the research (or knows where to find it!). Check out the nutrition forum for some great discussions he has contributed to.

[Chaney Weiner]

Originally Posted by BFG

and while you are at it Chaney can you do a bio as I cant get past the word Tone on your website

I put my bio on my site. Did you want to see more? Also, this thread is dedicated to Alan so I wish to keep it that way and on topic

[Newlife]

JP, Why was I left out of this????......lol

"As a sign of respect, when I know an actual professional has joined our ranks I change the title immediately."