Healthcare workers

pandamorous

Anyone else in the healthcare field struggling to find time to exercise, the ability to control diet while wrapped up in patient care and always needing to be at the bedside, and not able to stay motivated? I say we motivate each other! Feel free to friend me, I'll do the best I can to help out and hopefully we can all stay positive!

angelam82

Yep! It's especially hard when there is food and chocolates hanging around the ward. My husband and I are watching what we eat and I'm now trying to fit in extra exercise. I have started going for 5km walks on my days off and also mornings before afternoon shifts. I did try walking home after a morning, but I'm just too tired. I only live 5km from where I work.

HermioneDanger118

I'm a social worker and deal with mental healthcare, does that count?

ahanksa

Count me in! I agree about the issues of putting our patients first and ourselves on the back burner!

pandamorous

I'm a social worker and deal with mental healthcare, does that count?

of course it counts!

pandamorous

Yep! It's especially hard when there is food and chocolates hanging around the ward. My husband and I are watching what we eat and I'm now trying to fit in extra exercise. I have started going for 5km walks on my days off and also mornings before afternoon shifts. I did try walking home after a morning, but I'm just too tired. I only live 5km from where I work.

what about starting off with biking to/from work? It wouldn't leave you as tired, would take less time, and would be a good transition for you into the activity you'd like to get

Dnarules

I think this is such a great idea. I work at a community college in NC, and we are just starting to incorporate physical fitness into some of our healthcare degrees ( not mandatory). This includes nursing and firefighters (first responders). Good luck to all of you!

avocadoshaped

Our hospital is now enjoying "The Good Life" also fries cost $8. I don't think we have a choice anymore.