Nutritional Thearapy Association

(Brad Taylor) #1

Inspired by my keto journey and interested in investing in education. Anyone have thoughts on NTA and the NTP certification?

#2

Are you looking to expand your own knowledge or pursue as a career?

(Brad Taylor) #3

Unsure really. Since bumping into a friend of mine who had dropped 40 lbs and introduced me to keto I’ve been consumed by keto, . I have struggled with weight my entire life yo-yo ing up and down 40 lbs over and over. I’ve always felt stuck in the middle, I didn’t qualify for the programs for extreme cases at work and the Doctors always just told me I was in decent shape and my blood pressure and markers were fine. So, there I am wandering on my own trying calorie in calorie out, even tried weight watchers once. All the time feeling bloated, tired and sore. I believe there is an audience in the middle that needs to hear this message. Since losing 30 lbs now, still trying to get the last 10, we’ve started a small following of people. Our group likely extends to 15 people now. Carl once mentioned making sure you have a support group, I’ve found that with my friends in addition to all the great podcaasts including 2ketodudes. Just seems that if I had some formal training it would help evangelize keto to more people. I’m 45 and don’t want to invest 4-6 years in going back to school and I’m not sure becoming a nutritionist is even the right thing. I just listened to the encore 2KetoDudes podcast “Mad as Hell” and I 100% agree, I feel lied to my entire life. I want to help others find the truth.

So, I want to spread the word. Career or not I’m not sure. I believe there are many more who feel just like me. Sorry for the long answer, I welcome feedback anyone has.

(Sondra Rose) #4

I am an ancestral nutrition coach. I am largely self-taught, though I do have a diploma in nutrition from a UK School. I have been doing nutrition coaching as part of my coaching practice for 7 years.

I have 3 friends who have done the NTA course. To the best of my knowledge, none of them has been very active with clients or teaching courses. The course is a LOT of work, or so they tell me!

IME, passion to learn and self-confidence is much more important than training. Also, a lot of what they have shared with me seems to be pretty plant-centric and not so Keto-friendly.