TheCG Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 *pokes her head in the door* *waves* Hi y'all! Long time no see. So, we think we figured out what I'm going to be if/when I grow up. I've been reading a ton of nutrition books, but didn't want to become a registered dietitian because I've heard of too many cases where if you don't follow the party line, you can have your certification revoked. Nutritionist is not a regulated term in the state of Texas. The Nutritional Therapy Association has a 9-month program that focuses on real food. I start next month. Weeeee! In the meantime...we're also filing for primary custody of stepkids, so hubby is majorly stressed out about that. How're y'all doing? Quote Link to comment
dogmom4 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Hi CG! Good to see you again. Nice to see a nutritional program that focuses on real food. What kind of work could you do with with that certification? Full time stepkids? How old are they? Could be life changing.... Quote Link to comment
TheCG Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 8 and 11. Definitely life-changing. I'd basically be an independent nutritionist, working with whoever will hire me. Quote Link to comment
Mt_Rider Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Good to see you! Nice to have a direction that interests you! MtRider Quote Link to comment
Jeepers Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Joining in the cheering section! Quote Link to comment
Daylily Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Is this class local or online? Quote Link to comment
TheCG Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Online, with 3 hands-on weekends. Quote Link to comment
Daylily Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Is it only for TX residents? Where would one do the hands-on? Quote Link to comment
TheCG Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) They do them in a lot of different places. It's through the Nutritional Therapy Association. My hands-on weekends will be in Austin. Edited August 9, 2015 by TheCG Quote Link to comment
Daylily Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Thanks! I'll google it. Quote Link to comment
Reb Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 That's fantastic! So happy for you. Hope it works out for you. Take care, Reb Quote Link to comment
TheCG Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 A friend called me yesterday and asked if I'm still looking for a job. He's almost got his boss convinced to let him hire an office/inventory person. It would be part-time and still let me pick the kids up from school and do my class. Yahoo! Quote Link to comment
windmorn Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Congrats! I'm going to look in to it! I almost started a dietician program, but because I have a degree I was only guaranteed loans for 40 hours (about 3 semester, I need 8). Quote Link to comment
TheCG Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) We're going to have to hold off for now. The money isn't there, and I don't want to take out loans. I might, however, go get my CDL and drive for a few years to get us out of debt and build some savings. It is a possibility that I would be able to swing doing the class next year, even while driving. Edited August 17, 2015 by TheCG Quote Link to comment
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