It's official......

I got the job at the gym! I went to the job interview for the office job last week and as nice as the $$ and the job itself seemed....I had to follow my gut. I know myself all to well and I would allow exercise to fade out of my schedule if I worked full time. I have made it such an important part of routine that I refuse to let that happen. I would be setting myself up to be one of those people that gains all the weight back....you all heard of secretary spread.....that would be me! Anyway, 9pm last night Andrea called me (fitness coordinator) and said the personal trainer job is mine! I have to start as a fitness attendant until there is a course close enough to send me to to get my personal trainer credentials. In addition to that, they are preparing that new fall brochure and I am already down as the instructor for the cardio class starting Sept 4. Now get this....I have to choreograph the entire class, even down to the music! I better get on that now so I don't look like a fumbling idiot. I don't know if any of you get "Fitness" magazine but they are having a challenge and I was encouraged to enter. They want to hear weight loss success stories and they will select the top 7 to fly out to their location for a makeover type thing and photo shoot to be pictured in an upcoming issue. I'm thinking that going from a 321 pound couch potato to an under 200 pound personal trainer in 7 months constitutes as a success story....don't cha think? Thanks to everyone that gave their 2 cents on my job drama last week. Dawn

Hi Dawn: Let me be the first to congratulate you. I know Iam one who needs to work part time and I know that my God sent job is just around the corner. Now it is just finding it. I think you will make a wonderful wonderful fitness instructor and I know that you will pick out wonderful music. Your class will be overlaoded with enthusiastic students who use you as an example. You know they say the best kind of work is when we have a passion for what we are doing and you definitely have and passion for your new way of living so God Bless you and good luck on your new job. Denise

Congrats Dawn

I'm so proud of you!!!! I still dont think I could finish a class let alone teach one!!! Im so proud of you!!! Elsa

DAWN! That is soooo fantastic!!!! I am so happy for you!!!! And yes, you are a success and Fitness would be a fool not to display you!

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think that is fabulous. You should ABSOLUTELY enter the contest. Make sure you send your worst before pic and your best now picture! God Bless! Jen

Sounds like you made the right choice for youL Wishing you much success in your "chosen" career. Have lots of fun too I know that you'll do great! Sending hugs, Ronna

WooHoo for YOU!!! You are gonna be so happy, and such an inspiration for those you'll be training. I wish I lived closer so you could kick my bum... I need a motivator.... Good luck with the magazine, too... Wouldn't that be the sugar-free icing on the low-carb cake? I get that magazine... I can't wait to see someone I know in the pages... well, someone I kinda know. I can't wait to hear updates on how the personal trainer job goes... You'd better start getting your routines ready... 1... and... 2... and... 3... and Lift that leg.... 8 more.... 1... and... 2....... Best wishes, Dawn! Angela

Dawn, Hey girl!! You look great!! And SOUND even better from your post. Congrats on the job I am so proud of you I think you should enter the Fitness Mag. challenge you have a great story to tell, so share it, girl!!! Hugs, Julie

Congratulations on your new job, Dawn. You'll do a great job. I wish you the best of luck in the fitness magazine contest. You would be a great contestant. Karla