I have some NEWS to share today!
Better yet, I’m gonna share it all with you in a vlog since I was feelin’ a little spunky today.
Just don’t laugh at my stellar video-taking skills too much, okay?
A Love of Food, Fitness, & Fashion
I have some NEWS to share today!
Better yet, I’m gonna share it all with you in a vlog since I was feelin’ a little spunky today.
Just don’t laugh at my stellar video-taking skills too much, okay?
I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!
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Bess @ Bess Be Fit says
Congrats!! Personal training is tough work at times but its really fun and fulfilling!
Kathryn says
That’s awesome! Congrats!
Stefanie says
CONGRATS! So exciting! :D
.. this is off topic but what kind of eyeshadow do you have on in the video? I love the taupe/brown color!
Courtney says
Thanks! I use Urban Decay, Smog & Sin layered on top of each other. Definitely favorites of mine!
Jenny says
Congratulations! I can’t believe you started this in September and already have a job nailed down – talk about focus and enthusiasm in your career :) wheeew!
janetha says
Congratulations! You will be really great at it. Take that spunk and use it at the new gig!
Dana says
Congratulations on your new adventure!
In June I got certified as a Health Fitness Specialist through ACSM and cannot wait to utilize my knowledge.
Bridget says
yay congrats! that is awesome! i also have that disease….boy does it suck…thank god for hot tubs haha
Courtney says
Haha, yeah, I need me one of those ;)
Danielle says
Congrats from the entire FitFluential Family!
Courtney says
Thanks, Danielle!!
Charlotte says
Congratulations, Courtney!! So happy for you. I know you’ll do a wonderful job as a personal trainer andi hope you have fun doing it!
Annette@EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
Wahoo-CONGRATS! Training can be so fun and rewarding–and with your spunk, you’re sure to succeed! Go YOU :)
Andrea @ Andrea Out Loud! says
How exciting!
Congratulations!
And you are just adorable, love the video – always nice to have a “voice” with the blog!
Ericka @ The Sweet Life says
Congratulations Courtney, that’s awesome! I would be really nervous but since it’s what you really want to know, you will great. Must be an amazing feeling :) It’s been fun following your journey.
Alicia from Poise in Parma says
What great news! Congrats on your new position!
Julie @Savvy Eats says
Congrats dear! Is this at a gym or a smaller company/individual? Either way, I’m excited for you!
Ruthie Hart says
CONGRATULATIONS friend! What a great way to start 2012!
Michele @ nycrunningmama says
Loved this!!! You are so stinking cute! Congratulations on the job!! Hope you warm up this afternoon!! =)
Robin says
Congrats on your new job. Love your video!
Jessica says
Congratulations! That’s very exciting. Looking forward to more details about your experiences in PT.
lynne @lgsmash says
congratulations! great vlog, too :)
Meredith @ DareYouTo says
Congratulations! You’ll be a great personal trainer
Hillary says
Did you do NASM or ACSM? Do you know the difference? I am really interested in doing this as well but am so confused on who to sign up with!
Courtney says
I did NASM. I don’t know a whole lot about ACSM, but I know that most of the gyms around me prefer NASM so that’s what I chose to go with.
Alexa @ Simple Eats says
Congrats! I’m so excited for you!
April B says
How exciting! Congrats on your Personal Training position!
Casi DeSarro says
How amazing! Congratulations, can’t wait to hear how it goes!!!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Aaww, congrats!!
Brigitt says
Congratulations on your new job! You must be thrilled!! Best of luck =)
Elizabeth says
Congrats! It’s great to hear that things have really worked out for you :)
Rachel Wilkerson says
I have Reynaud’s too! It’s way worse in my feet than my hands. I have never met anyone with it!
Courtney says
YES – my feet get it real bad too. It’s so gross, isn’t it? Haha…
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health says
Ahhh congrats!!! That is seriously so exciting :D. And your enthusiasm about it is so infectious…I think I was smiling through your whole video haha. You are absolutely gorgeous by the way! And my dad has raynaud’s! His hands always look like that…my hands are always cold and turn super white all over. It’s crazy!
Candice @ Sailing on Paper says
Wow, congratulations! I wish I could find a trainer that is as positive and nice as you are :)
Courtney says
Aww, thank you Candice! That is so sweet :)
kaitlin @4loveofcarrots says
Congrats!! That’s awesome
Shelly says
Ah my fingers do that too! I didn’t know why! I guess I can Google that now. Crazy. They look exactly like yours though.
Congrats on the new job!!!!
Lena @Fit on the Rocks says
Congratulations! That’s an exciting new direction for you. I’m sure you’ll do great and get the hang of things quickly, especially with your teaching background :)
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
woohoo!!! congratulations courtney! i had a feeling it would be something along the lines of your personal trainer cert you recently got. ;) are you at a larger corporate gym or a smaller private gym? i’m so excited for you and i only wish you the very best!
p.s. my raynauds (sp?) drives me bonkers too!! hope you get your fingers back to normal asap! ;)
Julie says
Congratulations! What an exciting new adventure! Can’t wait to follow the journey,
Ari @ Ari's Menu says
Congratulations!! You’re going to do so awesome! :)
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
Congratulations Courtney! You can tell you have a passion for it with your excitement in the video. :-)
Nicole says
Congrats!!!
Lindsay @lemonlimesunshine says
CONGRATS COURTNEY!!!!
All of your hard work and dedication paid off!!! (literally!!! haha)
Love your vlog, your a doll!
Lindsey says
Congrats that is awesome! Can’t wait to hear more about the fun :)
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
Wheee! Congrats, lady!
Susan @Happy Hippie says
Congratulations!! That’s so exciting!! And don’t be nervous! You’ll do great! :)
Heather says
Huge congrats! That is super exciting news!!
Clare @ SweetnSimple says
Congrats! That’s great news! :)
Melissa @ Live, Love, & Run says
A huge congrats, Courtney! That’s exciting news, and I’m sure you’ll do a fabulous job! The nervousness will go away once you get in there. :D Good luck and can’t wait to hear how it all goes!
Tee @ She Writes, Bites, and Window Shops says
Congratulations! Can’t wait to hear about your journey into your new career. I’m sure you will be awesome at it!
Kate @Pastafreerunner says
Congratulations! That’s awesome! I can’t wait to hear all about it!
StoriesAndSweetPotatoes says
Congrats! You’ll be wonderful!
Casey @ OatsAndNanners says
CONGRATULATIONS! I wish you all the best and I can’t wait to hear how it goes. You’ll make an excellent trainer – I just wish mine was as upbeat and perky as you (my coach is an ex-military crazy case…)!!!!! Keep us updated!
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
Congrats on the job! That is super exciting! ….What are you going to do if you have a grunter ;) HA!
Jolynn says
Congratulations!!! You’re gonna do awesome!
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says
Congrats!!! Such great news, good for you :D
Jeanne says
Congratulations Courtney!
Kristin @ FoodFash says
Congratulations!! Such an awesome feeling to see your dreams coming true! Looks like January will be an even more special month for you :)
Melissa says
AHHHH! Congrats, Courtney! I know how hard you’ve worked for this, and I couldn’t be happier for you! You have some lucky future clients out there. :) (and your vlog is adorable).
Jenny@HealthyMOChick says
Rock on Chicky :) Congrats!
Tara Burner says
Congrats!!!
Shari says
Congratulations!!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Congrats and can’t wait to hear more about the journey!
Shannon says
Congratulations! That is fantastic news and exciting. And no, your video talking skills are great; don’t worry about it. :)
allison says
yay!! so exciting! Good for you! :)
Btw i also have that finger problem, currently actually. I never new what it was called. People who I show think I am weird. Glad you are in the weird club too ;)
Natasha says
Congratulations! That is super exciting! Your determination to follow your passion has paid off nicely :-)
Brittney @ Brittney Breathing says
SO awesome!!!!!! Good luck with everything!!! I’ve been thinking about becoming a personal trainer as well so I’m excited to hear your take!
Courtney says
Congrats Courtney! Wish you were in Tx so you could be my trainer! Guess I’ll just have to keep following your workouts ;)
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Congratulations!! I’ve been thinking about getting into that since I’m already doing group fitness. Good luck!
Leah says
Omg sweetie you need some makeup lesson. You look like a clown!
A Reader says
I don’t think this is an appropriate response ever, especially after she just revealed a huge life and career change.
Lauren @ Chocolate, Cheese and Wine says
Congratulations! That is SO exciting!
Heidi @BananaBuzzbomb says
Congrats! Congrats!!
Danica @ It's Progression Not Perfection says
Congratulations, Courtney!! You’ll do great!
Lauren says
Woot Woot! Congrats lady! :) Welcome to the gym employment world.
AlexandraFunFit says
Woooo Hooo. NASM is a great cert. If you join IDEA, the health & fitness industry association, you’ll see my articles about the best certs there! NASM is a hard one and you did it!
Courtney says
Good to know – thanks Alexandra!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
Congrats! You’re excitement shines through in the vlog!
Jenny says
Congratulations! So excited for you!
Connie says
congratulations!! you will do great..i can’t wait to hear about your experiences :)
Sarah says
wooo hoo! Congrats how exciting, I am in seriously need of a personal trainer ;)
Katie @ Plates and Paste says
Yay! Congratulations!
Lindsay @ FuelMyFamily says
Congrats on the new job!
Amanda - RunToTheFinish says
major congrats!
michelle kim says
OH MY GOSH, I was totally expecting you to announce that you’re expecting, hahaha. CONGRATULATIONS!
I’m also planning on doing some kind of certified training in the future as well. You are going to be and AWESOME instructor!
Courtney says
Hahaha, I had a feeling some people might think that! Nope…not yet! :)
Abby F says
Congradulations! You’ll do great!
Khushboo says
Wow, what fab news- congrats!!
Socal Rachel says
Congrats! Thanks for sharing about Raynaud’s. My fingers and toes have been doing that and going numb. I’ve been starting to freak out a little about it because it happens almost every day. I did a little research on it and feel a little better about it now. Will also go to the dr when I return from vacation.
Kate says
Congratulations!! What a great way to start the new year!
You’ll have to let us know where you are working, I’d love to work with you!
Courtney says
Shoot me an email, Kate! ;)
Katie @RunBakeFun says
Woohoooo! That is awesome! Congrats!!! :D Looking forward to hearing about it!
Jenny says
Congratulations!! That’s awesome. Good luck in your new adventure, can’t wait to hear about it.
Alyssa @ Life of bLyss says
I’m so excited for you! so.. if I move to new york will you train me every day? if yes, I’m tempted. ;)
Courtney says
Yes, Yes, Yes!
Brittany V says
Congratulations on your new adventure — the excitement is just radiating off of you! Can’t wait to hear all about it! (and can you come be my personal trainer?!)
Shayla @ The Good Life says
Congratulations Courtney!!! So very happy for you and I wish you the very best of luck and can’t wait to follow you along ths exciting new journey of yours!! I know if I saw you in the gym I’d want you to be my personal trainer! ;) xo
Jodi @ Southern Flavored Life says
CONGRATS!!! You deserve it; you’ve put in so much hard work!
Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy says
Congratulations! That’s great news!
Patty says
Congratulations! And nice job w/ the video blog. It was a great way for us to see how excited you are…goodluck with your new adventure!
Allison says
YAY! Congrats!! I’m happy for you, finding a job you are most passionate about! Can’t wait to see how everything goes!
Jessamy @ The Rambling Asian says
Congrats!!!!!!! I know you will do wonderful at it!! :)
Nicole says
WOOHOOO!! Congrats Courtney! A big month for you!!
First, your anniversary.
Then SOYJOY.
Then Personal Training Job.
Next, your birthday!!
It’s gonna be a good year…. :) :) :)
(by the way, I would love to see a Vlog of Cody in action with his pull-tabs from the milk containers!)
Courtney says
I know, right?!? Haha, I was already thinking about this when I first posted about January being a big month. :)
And I will definitely have to see if I can get some video of the Code-ster when he’s in action.
Marie says
Congrats, Courtney! It’s not surprising that you were able to secure a position! I can’t wait to hear more about your upcoming adventures!! ;) Haha, I thought you were going to announce you were pregnant. ;)
Courtney says
Haha, nope not yet!!
Melody says
Congrats on the new job! You’ll be awesome! I used to have the exact same thing with my fingers and toes….poor circulation, always cold! (i used to call it “cadaver fingers” lol) My jerk doctor told me “it’s raynauds, 25% of women get it, move somewhere warm.” Well, I also discovered I am sensitive to gluten and ever since going gluten free I have never had my fingers turn white since!!! Along with no more headaches, fatigue, GI issues and tons of other symptoms it erased. I can actually touch ice cubes now without feeling like my fingers are gonna fall off! Best of luck with the new Jay-Oh-Bee!
Laura@mypurposefullife says
I know I’m a few days behind (been a busy week)…but CONGRATS! I am so excited for you. I cannot wait to follow along as you get started with personal training and then build up your career. You are going to excel!
Sunny says
Congrats. I’m very happy for you. You will kick butt!! :)
Holly says
WAY late, I’m terrible, but HUGE CONGRATS Court! :) So happy for you!!! Now you just need to move to Florida so that you can train me…AND so that you can stay warm!!!! :D It’s always warm here…even in the dead of winter!