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PamOliva

Hi I'm Pam, RN. Nurse for 20 years. Very recently lost 35 lbs and am working to sustain this. There was a thread in the forums wanting a group for Health Care Professionals so I created this one. Look forward to some lively conversation here & supporting my hard-working peers in getting and staying healthy & fit. Cheers!

amber_olivares

Hi pam! I'm a rad tech and a mom of two boys. I worked in a hospital for the past two years as a student and now I work in a clinic and a surgery center. The hospital was a tough environment food wise but at least there's a lot more walking to see patients all over the hospital. I used to walk 10,000 steps by 3pm. At the clinics there's much less walking to do. I'd love to be part of the group!

noranelfazary

Hello , iam Noran a 3rd year medical student from Egypt .
wish the best to all of u

robinalexis

Hi I am an ED NP. W over 30 yrs in. Lost 40# a few yrs back and have slowly crept 12 back on. Working hard to take it back off but at 61 3/4 hrs old it's getting harder and harder to get it off and do these killer shifts.

tans3352

HI I'm Tanya, Nurse for 5 years, living and working remotely. Trying to lose my lifetime of obesity. 42pounds down, 80 to go to get to a healthy weight for my BMI.

happyagain80

Hello all! I am NEESE. I've been an LPN for 3 years and I work in a variety of areas (which I think is the best part of nursing). I work part time in adult medicine as well as OB/GYN. I also do PRN work in flu clinics, home hospice, and assisted living. I started my health journey because I felt that I took care of all of these people but I didn't take time to care for myself. Good luck on your journey everyone!

lavrn03

I LOVE connecting with other healthcare professional! Only we can really understand how hard it is to eat well or at all during a very long shift.
I'm 40yrs old. Work full time in PACU. Mother of a busy 5 yr old. Help my aging mom. Assist my recently widowed sister with 2 little girls. I'm busy!!!
I've managed to lose 55lbs with MFP and working out. I feel great. I have another 15lbs to go so I can be within a normal BMI.
I've learned tons during this process and love learning what has worked for others.
Can't wait to get to know you all!

provon

I am Nicole. Full time family physician. Work out a lot but have not been consistent enough with my eating habits. I keep fighting the fact that it is 80% what I eat and only 20% exercise.

AshFitness98

Hi I'm Ashlin. I'm a pharm tech and a student taking my basic classes then choosing what health career I really want to get into. I need to lose a little less than a 100 lbs. It's hard for me to eat healthy as it's usually more expensive and I don't have a lot of money to pay for food.

Nousheenh

Really happy to see this group, we have the privilege of taking care of others however work in an environment that makes self care very difficult. So much so that only other healthcare workers really realize the crazy hours and sleepless nights we think is normal. I am an MD in the NICU which comes with crazy call schedules...making routine a bit difficult. I am at the beginning of the journey though and hope to lose at least 50lbs and change the trajectory of my life towards healthy clean eating.

BioQueen

Hi! I'm a second year medical student. I lost about 25 pounds during MS1 year. I gained a little back over the past 6 months but I am still within a healthy weight range. I'm looking to lose another 15 pounds and I will be very happy. Never thought I could lose weight in medical school - but it can be done! I think 3rd and 4th year will be easier. Second year is so much sitting and studying and food is so available. At least 3rd and 4th years will come with being busy!

provon

Nousheenh wrote: »

Really happy to see this group, we have the privilege of taking care of others however work in an environment that makes self care very difficult. So much so that only other healthcare workers really realize the crazy hours and sleepless nights we think is normal. I am an MD in the NICU which comes with crazy call schedules...making routine a bit difficult. I am at the beginning of the journey though and hope to lose at least 50lbs and change the trajectory of my life towards healthy clean eating.

Nice to meet you , Nousheenh, I know how hard and stressful the NI is, much harder than my primary care office job. I am kick starting my sugar detox doing whole30 this month.
Nicole

provon

BioQueen wrote: »

Hi! I'm a second year medical student. I lost about 25 pounds during MS1 year. I gained a little back over the past 6 months but I am still within a healthy weight range. I'm looking to lose another 15 pounds and I will be very happy. Never thought I could lose weight in medical school - but it can be done! I think 3rd and 4th year will be easier. Second year is so much sitting and studying and food is so available. At least 3rd and 4th years will come with being busy!

Hi Bioqueen. Amazing job losing weight first year! That was by far my most stressful year and I gained weight. It gets so much better third and fourth years. Keep up the good work.
Nicole

jarelary4

Hi! I am a new grad RN, just started my new career in the OR. I am thrilled to see this group form. My coworkers are eaters and feeders. We get lunch provided once a week by one of the docs and it is never healthy. Not to mention the numerous homemade goodies everyone brings in. I have managed to lose 32lbs so far but my ultimate goal is to lose another 60. I am so excited to have the support from you all!

ashliedelgado

I'm Ashlie, MA for the last 3 years and working towards the pre-requisites for PA school. I work in a busy Community Health Clinic. Started MFP at 262lbs and am now down to 191, hoping to get to 145.

allysar

Wow! What a wonderful inspiring group of healthcare professionals!

My name is Allysa. I am 49 years old and have been a nurse for 19 years. 17 of those have been in pediatric cardiac ICU. I have always worked nights. Long shifts, switching from days to nights and sleep deprivation as single mom to three have made it harder to lose but it can be done! I started at 146 pounds in September and am currently at 127. My underactive thyroid works against me to but I am feeling terrific. I would like to lose another 5 pounds or so but am focusing more on strengthening and toning.

I have a big birthday coming up soon and I want to look and feel fabulous!

kar328

My name is Karen. I've been a nurse for almost 30 years, 28 in Labor and Delivery, the last 16 on 12 hour nights. I'm currently down 109.6 lbs, almost at a "normal" BMI from a morbidly obese one. I think I do well with this, but the hospital atmosphere and the coworkers who plan potlucks for no particular reason, can be a hindrance. But that's real life and part of learning how to deal when things can change outside of your routine.

stazed657

Hi all! I'm stacey, orthopaedic registrar in Northern Ireland. Have lost 22lb through mfp since end of October 15, have about another 15lb to go but that may change depending on how I look! I know the scale isn't everything.

beccarockslife

Hi all *waves* I'm RNMH and fairly newly qualified (first year of being registered) I work in a locked rehab for women with personality disorder with other diagnoses, during my nursing degree I moved twice, got divorced, maintained a long distance relationship and oh, was a single parent with no family around. I gained a tonne of weight lol. Am looking to shift nearly 100 lbs and starting on Monday This monday. For sure. Yup. Monday.

dawnnicole85

Hello, I am a physical therapist assistant student! Trying to develop healthy habits while dealing with the stress of school is difficult! But I am trying my best, and making lifestyle changes as the days pass!

Deej1020

Hey! I'm deej! Currently in medical school! Trying to develop a healthier lifestyle for me and my kids. Also stop snacking so much. I'm 21. Two kids. I started at 144lbs, got down to 126lbs. Have been that for 5 months. Not up or down. I started at 112lbs when I got pregnant. I just want to be at 115lbs, but my goal is it weight lost, it's being a healthy individual. The weight lost will be the bonus.

marji1974

Hi, I'm Margie. I have been a pedi nurse for a little over 17 years and love it. Currently working in an outpatient clinic. I recently celebrated my 1 year journey towards a healthier me! I have lost a little over 50 pounds in that time period and have maintained that weight loss over the last 4 months. I am not near my goal weight yet but hope to continue towards that goal this year.
My goal last year when I started my healthier me journey was more than about the weight loss it was to be the healthiest I can be. I started changing what I ate and gradually started to incorporate exercise. Now it's a way of living for me and not a diet. It's not always easy but it has so been worth it!

provon

Deej1020 wrote: »

Hey! I'm deej! Currently in medical school! Trying to develop a healthier lifestyle for me and my kids. Also stop snacking so much. I'm 21. Two kids. I started at 144lbs, got down to 126lbs. Have been that for 5 months. Not up or down. I started at 112lbs when I got pregnant. I just want to be at 115lbs, but my goal is it weight lost, it's being a healthy individual. The weight lost will be the bonus.

Hi Deej. Welcome. You have been on the fast track to be in med school with 2 kids at 21! I started med school at 22 but did not get around to having kids until 34 and 37. Great job on your weight loss so far. It's not easy with the med school schedule plus kids!

NurseSassy76

Hi everyone, RN working in family practice clinic. Have noticed my steps decreased when I left the hospital. Have PCOS as well and have been on this roller coaster awhile. Success and failure behind me I am looking forward to a new year with new possibilities . Glad to be hear...feel free to add me!

deepthi87d

I finished my medical school in India ..I am now preparing for USMLE..I am 142 lb and ht 5 2'..Trying to lose 20 Lb..Happy to be part this group.

Pinkylee77

I have worked in many areas of the medical field for around 35 years except the times that I stayed home with the kids. I found my true calling in the oncology field as a patient navigator. I am a long time cancer survivor myself and that is when some of my weight issues started. But working in a building with as much food that comes in to ours makes dieting difficult. I also just had major back surgery so I am taking this time to eat right and care for myself.

Jetamu96

Hey everyone! I'm Jess ^^ I'm a medical student studying in Spain. I used to be really active but gave up my extracurriculars so I could have time to study and get into med school. Now I want to be healthy again!

suelouise1

I am a long time RN and a few years ago went back to school to become a nurse practitioner. I have always struggled keeping my weight down, but managed to keep it fairly in check until I went back to school, took care of aging parents, and went through a divorce all at the same time. I am a stress eater. After graduation I moved from where I lived for over 40 years to a new town where I did not know a soul and started a new job - which explains the last pounds that appeared. I am doing well now and feel that I can start the journey of losing 80 plus pounds. Work does not make it easy as the culture is to bring a lot of food (not usually healthy) to share with everyone. However, I need to do this - not only for myself but for my patients. It is difficult to talk with a patient about the impact their weight has on health when I am overweight myself. Thanks to the person who started this group as I know that everyone here also has struggled with the stress of work (or school) and overeating.

rats2010

I've been a RN for 10 years now. I've always been heavy, even as a child. My last semester of nursing school I started dieting and going to the gym for 3-4 hrs a day and managed to drop from 280 down to 200 in about 6 months time. I maintained this for about a year and then life happened. I got married, had miscarriages, moved states and back again. Fast forward 10 years and I was up to 351 and felt horrible. Since May 2015, using MFP and starting weight training at home, I've lost 30 lbs and 40 inches overall. I'm at 321 right now and have at least another 121 lbs to lose. I love to eat and can be an emotional eater when I'm not careful. It's time I take control and, no matter what, make sure I stay healthy or I will not be around to take care of everyone else.

provon

deepthi87d wrote: »

I finished my medical school in India ..I am now preparing for USMLE..I am 142 lb and ht 5 2'..Trying to lose 20 Lb..Happy to be part this group.

Good luck on your USMLE! What specialty are you interested in ? I am a family physician

pwski929

Hello everyone, my name is Pam and I have been a nurse (RN and LPN) for 16 years. I have been overweight my whole adult life and my plan is to have gastric sleeve surgery this spring/summer. I am nervous about it but something drastic needs to be done. I have failed to do it with diet and exercise alone. I am dieting now just to lose as much as I can before surgery. I am a nurse that sits at a desk most of the day (Oncology Research Nurse)but that does not mean I don't have my own stressors.