Ok, here's a good question...
Would you hire an overweight personal trainer? By overweight, I mean someone who needs to lose 50 lbs or so, or less.
I'm asking because I want to become a personal trainer. I have looked at many options for training and have chosen one to go with. I also need to lose about another 50-70 lbs at least. I am currently 233 lbs and look a bit less. If I lose 70 lbs, that will take me to 163 lbs, which on me, will probably still look good. My ultimate goal is to get to 145 - 155. I am 5 foot 7 inches.
If I start studying now, to become certified, I will certify within the next 3-6 months. I may or may not be at my goal at that time. Probably not quite there. Therefore, I will still be overweight. At my highest weight, I weighd 285 lbs. I am now 233 and continuing to lose. So, I have a healthy lifestyle and I am eating right. I am just not at goal weight yet.
I want to work mostly with people who are overweight like I am/(was) and /or also have other challenges, such as fibromyalgia, etc. (as I have it)
If I were a certified trainer, and still overweight when I get certified, do you think anyone would hire me? Would you? Or would you want a trainer that is buff, cut, etc?
Personally, I would hire "me" as I would think that someone like me would understand more on what challenges are involved in losing weight and getting fit.
What do you all think?
Maybe I should just wait until I lose all the weight, then get certified? Or, go ahead and do it now while I continue on my journey?
I also believe that studying to certify to be a personal trainer would be a huge motivating factor for me to do what I need to do. Plus, I could learn so much to help myself.
Thanks!
Kathy