Looking back over the years, I would say that the answer was
no. I never once saw myself as a
personal trainer let alone becoming a tutor in this field. I knew nothing about
fitness, and I was never a fit person to begin with (like ever)! I always
struggled with proper nutrition and exercise. I would go on a trendy diet and
do cardio for days with little to no results. I would get frustrated and keep
on repeating this unfortunate cycle over and over again. In the end, no matter
what I did, the end result was the regain of unhealthy bodyweight that was
always greater than the loss that originally occurred. I was slowly getting
heavier and heavier and unhealthier by the months and eventually the years.
This lasted for decades until my early 40s when I finally got involved in a
solid program and properly educated myself that I was able to lose the weight
and maintain the weight loss successfully. (For my full story in my weight loss
journey, please see my blog at Catalysttt
Fitness.) Motherhood, pain from chronic lower back problems, and the
pandemic were my personal “catalysttt moments” that led to the real research
and physical hard work to figure out once and for all what real nutrition and
fitness was actually about and how it worked for my body. In making this
discovery, I was able to lose over 60lbs close to the end of 2020 as the
pandemic continued to rage on.
As I continued the maintain the weight loss and further take
care of my health, a fire built up inside of me that led to a passion for
fitness. I simply had to learn more and know more about this process and how it
worked on a multitude of levels. This is when I made the ultimate decision to
obtain my certification as a personal trainer that started with enrolling in a
certification program with International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and
eventually led to also enrolling and studying with National Academy of Sports
Medicine (NASM) at the same time... Yes, two separate certification programs to
become a certified personal training taken at the same time! I kid you not! It absolutely was not easy and at various
times, I felt like giving up, but I kept on going until I secured both
credentials. It meant the world to me to learn as much as possible both then
and now. With much confidence and drive, I can proudly say that I am now a
certified personal trainer both coach and tutor who is ready, willing, and able
to help people with both their health and fitness transformation but also help
those people that are ready to enter the CPT world professionally at any age or
time of your life! I firmly believe that it is possible to not only make huge
changes for a better-quality life but to also be able to make a solid career
change, pursue your passions and dreams (old or new) at any stage of your life.
I would particularly like to see the face and representation of a CPT to change
and reflect something closer to what a client can relate to. When you see
someone in very similar situation and circumstances succeed, it brings a jolt
of reality to your own situation and a chance for real thought and assessment.
Is it really true that I can’t do this? Or is it possible that I can?
Accountability begins to step in, and one can’t fall back anymore on old
excuses that keeps a person from progressing.
I remember back in 2020 after the weight loss had occurred
and was contemplating whether I should proceed with enrollment. I was full of a
lot of doubt and was not sure if at my age if it would make any sense. After
all, this was an industry full of youth picture perfect people that entered
into this field in their early 20s if not earlier. Where would I fit into that
in my early 40s? I wasn’t sure until I researched and found stories of
inspirational people who found fitness later in life that stepped up and made
the decision without reservation. They just had the drive and the passion to do
it. When I realized that I wasn’t alone and that I too was just as capable, I
immediately made the decision and stuck with the commitment without further
hesitation.
After all these years, the answer that I gave to myself –
the insecure deconditioned unhealthy and struggling young woman – the no
finally turned to a yes and I took the steps to make that transformation a
reality. As “The Catalysttt,” let me assist you in taking that first step in
the chain reaction to your CPT evolution!
FYI, the tutoring services that I provide are to help those
to learn not only how to pass a certified personal trainer (CPT) exam but to
also learn the fundamentals of being a knowledgeable, educated, and confident
CPT. I offer informative blog postings and videos on relevant subject matter
and topics, study guides and advice for free. For more hands on and one on one
tutoring services, please contact
me.
In the meantime, please feel free to check out my website
and other blogs articles. Don’t be afraid to reach out to me and let me know
what you think! I’m always here for you when you need me
to be!
Until next time… Keep Inspired &
Ignite the Spark Firestar!™
Nadia
Matheson
Catalystt Tutoring™
Each one, teach one!
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