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Opinion on personal trainer for WLS patients

nlmcb
on 7/11/12 6:53 am

Hi there,

I am seriously considering getting certified as a personal trainer within the next year here in Fort Worth. I am 8 years out from my RNY surgery and have maintained 150lb weight loss.

My goal would be to work with other WLS patients offering personal training and boot camps that enhance their weight loss keeing in mind their lower calorie intake and limitations early on.

As WLS patients do you think you would relate better to someone who has walked in your shoes? Looking for feedback :)

Vivian Prouty
on 7/11/12 8:37 am - Fort Worth, TX

RNY on 11/22/05 with

Yes...I personally think that if I were going to work out with a personal trainer I would like one who knew where I was coming from as far as the excess skin issues. I think you would be a amazing personal trainer.

Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"

nlmcb
on 7/11/12 8:50 am

Thanks Vivian, I really appreciate your feedback!!

Phyllis M.
on 7/11/12 10:00 am - Irving, TX

RNY on 10/16/07 with

YES YES YES YES YES

ID COME EVEN IF YOUR NOT CERTIFIED...... !!

But I'd have to do it on the weekends if at all possible....:(

Surgery fixed our stomach and has given me a tool to use to help lose weight, but the surgery didn't fix the mindset of habits.
Newbies: Please get Dr Connie Stapleton's Book: Eat itUp !!
Total Lost: 139 lbs
Current Weight: 263
GOAL: 200
RNY: 10-16-07 - 338: Highest weight: 350+ Lowest Weight: 199

nlmcb
on 7/11/12 10:10 am

Thanks Phyllis, LOVE your enthusiasm and really appreciate the post!

Gina (Tx)
on 7/11/12 10:12 am, edited 7/11/12 10:12 am - Joshua, TX

RNY on 04/22/02 with

AB-SO-LUTE-LY !! I think that would be a great marketing feature..plus a truly great "gift to humanity", to share your wisdom, as you continue to keep yourself healthy, and get yourself a business built up, etc..sounds like a WIN/WIN for ALL to me !!

I've been searching lately for a program that focuses on "woman of age"...for lack of a kinder phrase..lol...meaning 50-ish...who just can't seem to keep up with younger/fitter Zumba-ers, but WANT to exercise, and not feel like a back row walrus...

Ok..where do you live, and how many guinea pigs do you need ?????

RNY 4-22-2002..and still learning

something new EVERY day !!!

nlmcb
on 7/11/12 10:19 am

Hi Gina,

I am in Fort Worth but it will take some time before I am certified. That is a must in my book.

I love your idea of a "women of age" program, genius! I am sure I am not far behind you wanting something similiar for myself :)

Thanks Gina!

Gina (Tx)
on 7/11/12 10:24 am - Joshua, TX

RNY on 04/22/02 with

I took the liberty of looking at your pictures. I am in awe!!! I did the Dallas White Rock Half-Marathon, the past 2 yrs, and always have thought about doing a Warrior run, but have let myself get too out of shape now, to do a Warrior CRAWL..much less a RUN !!!!

You look FABULOUS--keep up the GREAT habits, and PLEASE, PLEASE keep us updated !!!!

RNY 4-22-2002..and still learning

something new EVERY day !!!

Don 1962
on 7/13/12 3:38 am

RNY on 04/07/08 with

Dittos to Nurse Gina's comment on the marketing potential.

Ideal niche to cater to. You''d understand them from pre op to plastic surgery. Set some business cards out at bariatric offices and a website - you'd be off and running, pardon the pun even though it fits!

Never, and I mean NEVER, trust a fart!!

Laura8603
on 7/15/12 10:05 am - Cypress, TX

RNY on 09/17/08 with

Good for you!! I agree with the others. I also plan to get certified to be a personal trainer. I plan to work with anyone, but especially hope to help women over 40 and WLS people get healthier. I don't think you will get enough business if you strictly focus on a particular group, unless you were working at a bariatric center.

46 years old 5' 7" tall Measurements: 37"-27"-36" lap RNY 9-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright LBL/BL 6-28-2011 Dr. LoMonaco

nlmcb
on 7/15/12 10:13 am

Laura,
Thanks for you feedback! The women over 40 is a fabulous idea as well.
Goo luck in your endeavor!!

Cherokeesage
on 7/15/12 3:16 pm

RNY on 02/24/12 with

I think you'd be in great demand.

Banded Oct 2008: 290
RNY Feb 2012:        245
Dr's set goal:    170 reached Oct 11, 2012
My goal:                     160 reached Dec 1, 2012
Today :                     142-145

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