Hi Hillary! I’ve been thinking about your question since you asked it and I apologize it’s taken me so long to reply. I plan on explaining a little more on my experience in a blog post (thanks to your question – because I think/hope others could relate)….but I wanted to reply directly to you too. My school plan included 5 prerequisite science courses (that I did not have to take for my Bachelors in Marketing) which would then enable me to apply for an accredited dietetics Bachelors program (online) to pursue becoming a Registered Dietician. My first semester was very successful and I loved being at school – I was enrolled in one class (anatomy & physiology) and really took the time I needed to study and attend class. My fall semester I signed up for two sciences (to speed things along) and I quickly realized the time I needed to attend class each day and keep up with lab assignments and studying for exams was going to be a challenge. As you know, I have 3 kids. I found myself completely tapped out, not enough time at all to be with my family on the weekends and always feeling spread thin. Also, I have this blog that I’ve worked so hard on for over 8 years and has very fortunately provided me with an opportunity to work from home. I guess my perspective shifted a bit and I realized that the time I was putting in to school (and the future time – like 3 to 4 years at the part time rate I was going) may not be worth the outcome in the end for me. I did not want to be stressed out, spread thin mom for the next 4 years and miss out on a big part of my kids’ childhood. So long story short…the timing was not right for me to go back to school, it was hard!! It was a very bittersweet decision but one that brought me huge relief once I made it. I also realized that just because I wasn’t going to school to pursue a career fueled my passion for nutrition didn’t mean I couldn’t still be passionate about nutrition and good eating and sharing it with others. I have my blog, and I’ve considered other paths where I could work with people (I am a people person and a big part of going back to school that made me so happy was being around people again!). I’m still trying to figure things out for myself, but I am happy. And I’m glad you asked, so thank you!!