I had taken the NASM CNC because in the State of Montana there are strict laws on nutrition coaching, and this is one of the few Nutrition Certifications the State allows. I already held two other certifications that are not recognized by the State. I encourage everyone to double check their state laws to cover themselves. Montana is one of the stricter states.

@drmarcmethod

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience, Christina! If possible, could you show me where in the Montana State laws it details the NASM CNC? I've done some digging and all I can find is some notes about the title "nutritionist" etc.

@ChristinaAndes

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I will try to do that tomorrow and add it here.

That is the site I used for my Certification, very fair, understandable content, not too hard exam, having those practice attempts helped a lot.

My wife and I chose to study nutritional coaching together. I decided to take the NASM course, while she is studying PN1. We share notes and discuss what we studied each day. After we finish our respective courses, we plan to go through each other's books and materials. This can be a great approach if you have a partner, friend, or family member who is willing to study with you.

@drmarcmethod

17 күн бұрын

That's great to hear - having support through this journey is a difference maker. Based on what you've both learned so far, have you noticed big differences between the two certifications?

@irp-politics

17 күн бұрын

@@drmarcmethod Yes, we did. PN1 is super fun, beginner-friendly, and easy on the eye. There is a lot of video content and supporting material. NASM, on the other hand, is very technical from the start, covering many minor details that aren't even part of the job description for nutrition coaches. It's just reading, reading, and more reading. There are almost no videos so far and no supporting materials such as article recommendations or audios, etc. As someone taking their first step into the industry, I find NASM to be very, very difficult.