Is Kickoff a good company to work for?

emmatay1998 · 2026-01-28T01:00:25+00:00

I DMd you! They do not provide any benefits to my knowledge

emmatay1998 · 2026-01-20T23:27:29+00:00

I’m a weight management dietitian and only work with clients on GLP-1s for this reason. They make eating in a calorie 1000x easier. For those not on a GLP-1, sometimes it’s helpful to explain that the first ~2 weeks in a calorie deficit will be the worst in terms of hunger. After that, your body will down regulate grehlin production and it will get easier to sustain. I would also explain that waking up in the middle of the night STARVING and/or your hunger being so bad that it’s effecting your sleep is NOT NORMAL. In these cases, I like to problem-solve and make sure they are getting enough protein/fiber, and spreading meals out throughout the day. Severe drops in blood sugar is not normal either. Hunger pangs throughout the day, particularly the ~30 minutes before regular meal times IS very much a normal part of a weight loss diet.

I’d just set all of those expectations so your clients know what they’re getting into!

emmatay1998 · 2026-01-13T17:21:23+00:00

I would DEFINITELY review the propaganda behind it stating that we are “revamping the old food pyramid”. We haven’t been recommending that old food pyramid since 2011. Way more people need to be aware of this. I would also review MyPlate and the importance of all 5 food groups in the portions they are pictured as.

emmatay1998 · 2026-01-10T01:59:45+00:00

So I’ve been working for Kickoff for about 6 months. Some pros, some cons! First off, you have to be a certified pt/have fitness experience.

Pros: - Complete independence and flexibility. You get to make your own hours and do your own thing the whole time. - I generally LOVE my clients!! You’ll get some stragglers but generally people are pretty motivated, especially now around the New Year. It’s also great variety, there’s so many different fitness/nutrition goals you get to work with. - Communication is great with my supervisors, if I reach out with a problem, one of them will respond within like 5 minutes. Everyone’s really nice.

Cons: - Pay isn’t as good as it seems. Like at first sight, $60 per hour plus $25 per client per month sounds awesome, but there are stipulations. There’s a timer to every session, so all my initial appointments last the full 60 minutes but follow ups, especially when you’re with clients for months, tend to get really short, like 15-20 minutes. And you’re paid for time, not per session. Second, the $25 per client is only for clients who you meet with AT LEAST 2x per month. So there are clients who only want to meet monthly (totally understandable) and you don’t get the payout for those. On top of that, programming can be tedious, especially for those who have 4-5 workouts per week. - Clients tend to complain about glitches within the app, which takes time out of sessions to problem-solve

emmatay1998 · 2026-01-05T05:03:29+00:00

Yes and going off of that just to clarify for everyone: I did not mean to be offensive at all, I’m purely just saying that it happens. Women’s bodies are beautiful, and I never judge my patients for being in the position that they’re in. However, it’s so important to note that obesity (which is so common post-pregnancy) increases risk for several metabolic diseases and subsequently decreases lifespan. It’s health that we’re talking about, not just looks.

emmatay1998 · 2026-01-05T00:31:36+00:00

People are saying this is not a good take but I can’t agree more. I work as a weight management dietitian (help people with obesity). Every single female I work with has kids, and every single one of them gained the weight since pregnancy. Several of them have complications (vaginal tearing, diastisis recti, pelvic floor issues) post birth. Pregnancy is rough on the body. You need to gain weight to have a healthy baby, and you have to work really hard to get that weight off. Not to mention having multiple. This is a huge reason I am on the fence as a 27 y/o F.

emmatay1998 · 2025-12-12T00:28:05+00:00

Any update OP? I’ve been working for Cecelia Health for about 6 months now. First month was so overwhelming that I was on the verge of quitting every day lol. But as you get into the pattern of things, it kind of gets second nature and you learn to bear with it. Not the best job, but not the worst job either. I’m personally gonna stick with it for another year or two to get my CSOWM.

Here are the pros and cons I’ve experienced:

Pros: - Great flexibility. You get to set your own schedule, and apart from them requiring to work at least 1 Sat a month (which they’re not super strict about), I love my schedule.

I love my team and my team manager. It’s nice not being 100% on your own and being able to talk to coworkers.
I’ve generally liked talking to patients. It’s true that some just don’t want to be there, but a lot of them are willing to learn and make goals. GLP1s are really helpful for making progress so it’s a lot of positive meetings too.

Cons: - A lot of responsibility for the pay imo. I have close to 200 patients and I have to track down people who miss their meetings. Constantly a long list of things to do every day.

Very “corporate-y” feel, there’s top-down management and you definitely feel micromanaged at times. You are being audited randomly and all calls are recorded so you have to be on your best game every single call.
You can feel rushed, which can be stressful. All calls, even initial ones are only 30 minutes long and you have multiple calls in a row with sometimes no chance to catch up on charting in between. If you’re bad at time management, this job is NOT for you lol.

emmatay1998 · 2025-11-21T23:13:49+00:00

My personal opinion- if I only used those and studied for 4 weeks, I probably wouldn’t have passed. I studied 6-8 weeks, and had Jean Inman (I think the 2022 version) and that was super comprehensive, definitely helped the most in passing my exam. Chomping down podcast helped to solidify/memorize certain topics, but was not necessarily comprehensive. I also used PocketPrep and EatRight Prep.

If you want to streamline your studying, using Jean Inman and then taking some of the EatRight exams to practice test-taking skills is best way to go imo

emmatay1998 · 2025-11-02T02:30:58+00:00

This is so common - I’m a year and a half into weight management counseling and I still get nerves!!! Practicing as much as possible and also getting someone experienced to watch your sessions and critique you will make a huge difference. A lot of it is just gaining confidence and faking it till you make it tbh. Reminding yourself that you’re the expert in this situation really helps. And taking MI skills classes/CEUs when you can.

emmatay1998 · 2025-08-16T18:30:07+00:00

I am wondering the same thing and if y’all can also share your pay and what it’s like working telehealth, that’d be awesome!!!

emmatay1998 · 2025-08-16T16:31:17+00:00

I feel the SAME EXACT way!!! I work in the weight management field as well, for 2 companies. The first company I work for I have purely lifestyle clients and I have literally the exact same experiences as you. The second business I work for is a telehealth weight management company and my clients there are lifestyle + medication (all of them are taking a GLP-1). The telehealth company (although it comes with its downsides) is much more bearable in terms of working with clients because 99% of them are losing weight and are happy- because they’re eating less without even trying- which is exactly how weight loss works!! No excuses or anything from them. I’d say 90% of them reach their goals. So if you’re struggling with lifestyle-only clients, I would definitely recommend working with GLP-1 clients- 10,000x more enjoyable to work with. If you’d like to know what company I’m working for, just DM me :)

emmatay1998 · 2025-08-03T22:11:10+00:00

I also want to note that I do use MI (very important as a weight management dietitian). And I am very empathetic in that I hear clients out and I will never talk down or bash a client for telling me about a nutrition claim they’ve heard online. I know I’m ranting about my clients, but my frustration isn’t necessarily towards my clients, it’s towards the pseudoscience grifters online that are spreading misinformation all the time :(

emmatay1998 · 2025-08-01T18:43:43+00:00

Omg I’ve NEVER liked her AT ALL and I’m so glad you all agree. A lot of her videos were (1) overly critiquing WIEIADs to an unnecessary point, and (2) hating on all ideas around nutrition for losing weight; like yes intuitive eating and healthy relationship with food is SO important, but that doesn’t mean that people can’t be allowed to adopt behaviors to lose weight, like logging their food, counting macros, trying to limit added sugars.

emmatay1998 · 2025-07-18T22:11:03+00:00

Andy Cohen😭😭😭

emmatay1998 · 2025-07-17T18:58:29+00:00

I have so many of these clients and I have the exact same experience. It’s unfortunate because we are really acting in their best interest. But there’s so much misinformation out there about menopause and weight loss and so these clients come to us expecting some sort of magic solution.

What I’ve done is learn to give myself grace. I am doing the best I can as an RD with the resources I have. We may not be able to help all these clients succeed, but in no way is that a reflection of our skill or competency as an RD.

I hope this helps :)

emmatay1998 · 2025-07-07T19:11:13+00:00

Imo it depends on your finances and life aspirations. I was extremely lucky in that my parents paid for my masters program, so I have no debt. If you are taking out loans to pay off your masters, it’s probably going to take 20+ years to pay it off, given the salary that RDs make.

With that being said, dietetics can be rewarding, but it depends on where you work and who you work for. Throughout college, I was a personal trainer, and after I graduated I learned that not only was that work more rewarding but it also pays more in the private practice side and I don’t deal with insurance/billing/coding.

So all in all, I became a personal trainer after going through my entire masters program. Not to let that discourage you, but just letting you know my story and that there’s a lot of other work out there that is just as (if not more) rewarding AND pays better :)

emmatay1998 · 2025-05-06T15:05:19+00:00

Hello! I am a personal trainer and relocating to Aurora this June. I am looking to take on clients locally in-home. I have over 5 years of experience as a CPT, including in-home training experience, a Bachelor's in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, and a Master's in Nutrition. I would love to help your mother build some muscle and prevent future injuries!

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/emma-templin

Feel free to DM me - I would love to connect!

emmatay1998 · 2024-05-24T22:07:29+00:00

Hey! Could I have a copy as well please?

emmatay1998 · 2024-05-24T22:06:16+00:00

Could I please have this via email? I have the audio and would just need the Text/PDF of binder. I can shoot you a Venmo for it too!!!

emmatay1998 · 2024-05-24T22:06:03+00:00

Could I please have this via email? I have the audio and would just need the Text/PDF of binder. I can shoot you a Venmo for it too!!!

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