Fight4yourlife Start-Up

I've decided that I'm going to start a non-profit organization that will have three major functions.  The first one will be to reach out to people like me (you can find out more about me here). I will work to get professionals, semi-professionals, or those studying to work in the health/fitness industry, into the homes of people who have pretty much given up on becoming healthier. Whether it be an exercise physiologist that teaches them how to exercise in a way that works for them, a nutritionist who teaches them how to make tasty meals that will get the weight off, or someone working in the field of mental health who helps them get to the root cause of their lack of physical health, I want to give them the tools to find their way back to life.

Another component of the organization would be to develop curriculum that addresses food issues with children, starting with infancy.  I want to work with parents to help them understand how essential teaching their children to make the right decisions about food and nutrition is to a child\'s physical, mental, and emotional health.  I believe that once a child starts school, it\'s too late.  I want to bring home the idea that making good food choices for their child is as much of a priority as the school their child goes to, as the amount of supervision they receive, as their safety, and as their overall well-being. I also want to give parents the tools they need be examples of health for their children and to promote a healthy lifestyle in the home.

Finally,  I'd like to help people who need to have weight loss surgery, get the funds to do it. It's not a quick fix. There are people who have major health issues and who need to get rid of a large amount of weight very quickly (like me). An amazing person volunteered to pay for my surgery because my company insurance wouldn't pay.  Some people don't even have jobs or insurance.  Some are on public assistance.  I've been given a gift and I want to help others find the help they need.

To begin this process, I\'d like to get certified by the American Council on Exercise (http://www.acefitness.org/) to become a Personal Trainer and Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach. The financial goal I\'d like to reach with this particular effort will cover the costs of the certifications, the start-up costs for the non-profit, and all fees associated with collecting the funds. The breakdown is as follows:

I want to be equipped to help as many people as I can. I hope to eventually get others who aren\'t certified, but who share my passion, to follow suit.

If you aren\'t able to give, you can help by spreading the word about what it is that I desire to do. My website address is http://www.fight4yourlifeonline.org. You can click on buttons to find me on Facebook and Twitter if you visit the site. Tell everyone you can. It could be a matter of life and death for someone. It was for me...and I\'m still \"fighting4mylife\"!

Thanks so much for your time and consideration!

Angel