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Hello to all oldies and newbies!
I've starting working out in health clubs about 10 years ago, starting with Lady Fitness. I didn't exercise regularly till 5 years ago. Now I work out in the gym 3-5 days a week and enjoy activites/sports such as: tennis, golf, sculling, kayaking, softball, volleyball, soccer, bike riding, skiing, camping, shooting guns, and cooking for friends. I like traveling and being active, but even more so I love to eat! That is the main reason I don't see the results that I want. I spend the time burning calories, but it's hard changing my eating habits.
I never had the $ to pay for a personal trainer, so I decided to study to become one myself! In OCT this year, I obtained my personal training certification through NASM. I just recently applied for a PT job w/ 24 hour fitness and got hired! I'm still waiting to start as they hired all new trainers for this brand new location. I believe only 1 out of 10 hired trainers actually have working experience. I'm told that some of the others don't have NASM certs, so I'm hoping my education gives me an advantage.
I still plan on applying what I've learned to myself as I am not in the shape that I want to be in. Over the past 7 years, I had gained 20 lbs, putting me at 160 (I'm 5'6"). I managed to lose 10 lbs in 1.5 months by just cutting out fried foods, eating more fruits/veggies and sticking to my work out, but then after vacationing at an all inclusive resort in Mexico, I gained 6 lbs back in a week and haven't been able to get back down since.
My goal is body fat reduction, tone and firm, increase strength & endurance, and help others with their goals through personal training.
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