Older, fat, nurse looking for friends for health journey

nursiepoo3

I am a 56-year-old nurse who wants to get in shape and find mental, physical, and emotional balance. I tend to put others first and have decided that I need to give myself some TLC now. I have lost 37 pounds but need to lose an additional 100 pounds. I just started exercising and realize just how out of shape I am. ( I sound like a little train puffing up the hill.) I could really use some supportive friends for the journey. Thank you.

DeniseCole5

Hi, i have just started and need all the help too. I am 51 years and work as a Psychiatric staff nurse and shift patterns and no breaks at times leads to erratic meal times.

Aleluya17

Hello! I am a nurse also. I feel like I owe it to my patients to be a good role model for better health. If you are looking for more friends feel free to add me.

kaatielove

Critical care nurse.. my problem, I just encountered it.... 4am lunch break consisting of peanut butter & jelly and coffee.

Restybaby2012

Ah yes...but what did that little train keep saying?

Hmmmmmmmmmmm.


"I think I can"

"I think I can"


"I think I can"


"I think I can"

........and it did. Go 'head...add me if you'd like....we can make this long journey together. Im almost your age and have 100 to lose give or take

Bassgirl51

Well count me in too!!! I am a nurse also. I am in decent shape but fading fast. The years of walking the floors has taken a toll on my knees and back. Recently diagnosed with osteopenia in my spine. No wonder my back hurts all the time.

My goal is to get rid of the "menopot," strengthen my spine, and to be able to take care of myself when I am older. I do not want to be like so many of my patients, who can't move in bed without help.

It is well documented that nurses are caretakers and will put others, and other things, ahead of their own well being.

Not anymore. At my age (52) I have to take care of myself if I plan on taking care of others for very much longer.

Nice to meet you all.

DeniseCole5

feel free to add me.

KANGOOJUMPS

YOU CAN DO IT!!, It all takes time and patience!,, ADD ME!

tnrunningnurse

47 year old OR nurse. All of you can add me.

idivadi

53 year old Nurse..waiting for this shift to be OVER!!! I have been struggling for the past 5-6 years with my weight. I joined this site over a year ago and have not really committed to the journey.. I Have talked the talk but not walked the walk. I am ready to do this. Other older nurses will feel my weariness. lol

Feel Free to Friend Me,

mdj1501

Labor and Delivery nurse here, and 46 . I am always looking for all the support I can get, especially from nurses... no one else understands all we really do and go through.... do they???:flowerforyou:

Onaughmae

47 year old nurse here....anyone feel free to add me! We definitely understand each other like no one else can. We spend our time putting others above us so it is sometimes difficult to put ourselves first. Incidentally, I work nights in the NICU

traoldaker

I always feel a kinship with nurses! 37 yrs old, Nurse Educator for 5 years and this desk job life has helped me put on the weight!
Please add me if you like.

lindseyb317

20 yr old nurse to be!

Yummamamma

this younger fat nurse wants to be your friend

moreen2

I am not a nurse but I am older and still sorting it out. Add me.

romi3772

Healthcare Administration. We have walking clubs at our hospital. Walk around building. If night shift, do it inside (like basment area) with a group. It helps. Start a Zumba class at the job too. Zumba is awesome. You can add me.

rpphillip

:happy: you can add me if you like I work in the health care as a telemetry tech and I am 56 we might have a few things in common.

PunkyG210

Hi, I'm a nurse also. I work 12hr night shifts on a med/surg resp/tele unit. I'm also trying to rid myself of what I like to call my "menopause middle". I have the hardest time getting in all my calories on the nights that I work. Hate having to decide if I should go to the bathroom or eat something.lol I'll admit that I'm trying to lose vanity pounds. I currently have about 2 1/2 weeks left to complete Insanity. Feel free to add me.
Kathy

lori1939

W
e will get thin together, I am not a nurse but a bookkeeper, but i am older. I know we can do it but it is hard

2011JAM

I feel a bit left out lol
I'm not a nurse but I am a carer for blind/disabled
Anyone want to add me feel free
We all need as much support as possible :-)

terrappyn

31yo F here - Nursing student who also needs to lose at least 100 pounds

chrissaucier

48 year old nurse working in Heart and Vascular center. Would love to get rid rid of the menopot! Feel free to add me as a friend .

nursestewart

31 year old OB/GYN nurse. I am a pescatarian and I have sjogren's syndrome. All feel free to add me. Have been slacking but back on track.

blueeylb

you can add me i'm an ER tech same crazy eve/noc hours plus two kids under 5,that i'm home with all day. techs help you at work we can also help you here too .
any of you can add me. welcome to mfp everyone!

divediva2

55yo, working in dialysis, mostly evenings. I have tried many of the usual culprits for weight loss. WW too many times to remember, Nutrisytem, Beverley Hills and a couple of others. Right now working on eating a healthy well balanced diet. Focusing on getting my proteins, carbs and fats balanced and eating lower sodium.

I have also been working with a trainer doing strength training. Ladies if you have not tried it I urge you to get to a gym and get a trainer to show you how to lift weights. I cannot believe the change in my upper body strength. I used a trainer because I have previous shoulder, neck and knee injuries that I did not want to reoccur. They have not! In fact, I think the muscles in my legs and back are so much stronger now that I more range of motion.

The weight is not coming off as quickly as I would like but my shape is changing and my clothes are starting to feel loose. That beats out the number on the scale for me. :flowerforyou:

So feel free to add me.

mjterp

44 year old nursing student (semester from an RN) gone interpreter!
100 pounds to lose.
Friends welcome.

nicenurse2012

I am a 39 year old high school nurse. Just graduated in May with my BSN ( finally after 5 years part-time!). I have been a nurse since the age 20. I had gastric bypass in 2006. Gained about 15 back. Now I am trying to lower my calories and have started Jillian Michaels body rev. Only my second day, yet I love it! I need to stay motivated. You can add me!

Andrea

northerngem

Nurse here too! After almost 8 years of public health *right out of university*, I have moved into the hospital setting - yikes! Work mostly dialysis but on the floor as well ... struggling with the 12 hour shifts, eating and exercising! Pls add me ... i have no "friends" on MFP.

1chatham

I am a nurse also and retired and working 4 days a month. It is so true that nurses do not look after themselves. Looking to lose some weight and get fit. Starting to jog some and gym visits. !2 hour shifts are not good for our eating and exercise habits

kayakira

Hi, all!

I am an AN (almost nurse), graduating in December with my BSN. I just had my daughter in May, and plan to lose 76 pounds before August of 2013. I lost 100 pounds prior to starting nursing school, put back on 20 during nursing school, and then have some baby weight to melt off. We can do it!