Older, fat, nurse looking for friends for health journey

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  • jammet80
    jammet80 Posts: 96 Member
    32 yr old nurse working on losing weight and changing my lifestyle!
  • jamacrae
    jamacrae Posts: 5
    I am a 24 year old surgical RN, have been working as a nurse for a year and 3 months. I have just began to notice the weight creeping up on me since I started in this profession. Add me if you like.
  • tiffany1226
    tiffany1226 Posts: 20 Member
    LTC nurse, 24, mom to a 5 year old and a 9 month old. have about 50 more lbs to go....:) lost 37 so far.
  • Bessfish
    Bessfish Posts: 6 Member
    Hi, I am Mary Beth and am 47, work night shift in a transitional unit. I am here, started logging on the 26th, it is hard especially when I am up for 24 hours. Trying to be physical every day even just walking my dogs.
  • judybug1970
    judybug1970 Posts: 4
    I am not a nurse but I am looking for friends to help me on my journey as well. Anyone feel free to add me. I am a 42 year old stay at home mother right now but I am going to college online at University of Phoenix. I am will have my degree in March or April and would like a new body, and outlook on life when I get it.
  • Monique122082
    Monique122082 Posts: 4
    hi all I'm Monique!!! I'm looking for some new friends with positive attitudes and energetic spirits. we are all in this weight loss boat together lets inspire eachother.
  • Mrsmomrnmima
    Mrsmomrnmima Posts: 6 Member
    30 + years of nursing, 100+ excess lbs. No excuse, obviously my education gave me the tools. Just bad choices. I excercised once, my heart rate went up, my BP went up, I became diaphoretic, and short of breath. I quit just in time! Anyway--pick me, pick me!
  • reweldt
    reweldt Posts: 55 Member
    you can add me
    love the discussion you started
    HIIT
    Rita
  • kimisue88
    kimisue88 Posts: 2
    Hi...my name is Kim...been on this roller coaster of losing weight for about six months...lost 30 lbs...but just got back to doing myfitnesspal again...I need to lose 100 lbs also.... six years ago I was about 430 then lost 100 on my own...then this past Jan started losing 30 more...now trying to lose again after getting side tracked...you can do it... start out small then increase alittle at a time....I have set goals this time and rewards...hoping to reach my mini goal of 10 lbs by Oct 1 ..
  • Erihppas
    Erihppas Posts: 121 Member
    Hey, I am a nurse too! Gained most of my weight during nursing school and while working (I was required to flip 7p-7a 7a-7p... it didn't help that my co-workers were basically pastry chefs.

    Finally getting close to my goal. We can do this!
  • lorenecarol
    lorenecarol Posts: 1
    I'm also a nurse.. 53 years old and have struggled with my weight for 35 years.. I'm wishing to lose 50 pounds but I'm sure I'd feel better with even 20.
    I've also joined the Y to get some exercise -- I like it once I get there but it's a challenge to make myself go.
    You can be proud of the weight you've lost, and take it a day at a time. The first goal is keeping off what you've lost. I know I always want it to happen fast.. but even a pound every couple weeks is 25 pounds a year!
    hang in there,
    Lori
  • hbm616
    hbm616 Posts: 377 Member
    Hey all, I'm a 23 year old nursing student. I will be graduating next spring and I would love to be done losing and working on maintenance by that time. It seems like nurses are often so unhealthy and I don't want to be that way as a nurse. I want to a role model for my patients as well as my coworkers =]
  • tishad58
    tishad58 Posts: 110 Member
    54 year old nursing student- 8 months to go!! :)

    Lost 11 before MFP- and 18 here in ten weeks. Counting calories, eating clean, some workouts. I have been meticulous about eating and logging... Not so much about working out due to lack of time/access. I am also a work study at school and work alternate weekends at a nursing home.

    Always glad to have new friends!! Feel free to add. :)
  • nurseceejai
    nurseceejai Posts: 6 Member
    Add me too. Mom/Baby nurse for 25 plus years.Anxious to hear from anyone out there:
  • maryriddles
    maryriddles Posts: 2
    Labor and Delivery nurse age 63. Up and down in weight 1000 times in my lifetime. lol Up at the moment but want to be down.
  • Leo_Joy_HG
    Leo_Joy_HG Posts: 57 Member
    Hi,
    I'm a 22year old healthcare assistant (auxiliary nurse). I did start my training to be a Child health nurse but ended up leaving uni with no degree and bulimia. Now largely recovered, i'm looking to loose a little weight and find a healty me. But i'm really struggling with shift work!

    Feel free to add me
  • notmac
    notmac Posts: 89
    I have been a nurse for 24 years, after 15 years of evening shift I have been on day shift for 6+ years. I work 3 days a week, 12 hours shifts, in a NICU. Like all of you, getting breaks is difficult, and meals are hard to figure out, when I am at the hospital during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sometimes it is hard to even get a bathroom break, as I am in a small community hospital, and I can be at the mercy of someone coming to let me out. I think it is great that we can support one another, and get healthy. We can best take care of our patients, when we take of ourselves.
  • bellesouth18
    bellesouth18 Posts: 1,071 Member
    I'm not a nurse, but am in the same boat as you! I'm 59, want to lose about 130 lbs., and welcome new friends. Anyone can add me if you like. I'm a good motivator and will give you a good swift kick in the rear when you need it! haha :bigsmile:
  • slarkin57
    slarkin57 Posts: 2
    Hi, not a nurse but a slightly pudgy GIS tech (= sit all day at work) with cholesterol issues. I need to lose 15 lbs.
    Just started out & need motivation to get up and get my tush to the gym in the morning.
    This can be challenging since insomnia is poblem. I find that if I can just get there, the work will get done. I'm a Foodie so have resisted calorie counting until recently.
  • Jacksy57
    Jacksy57 Posts: 6 Member
    Hi there

    I am not a nurse, but looked after my mum, so you can add me.
  • tealbubbles
    tealbubbles Posts: 21 Member
    Fellow nurses, feel free to add me too. I am a rural ER and community health nurse. Always looking for fellow nurses for support, as we have the somewhat unique schedule of shift work/lack of breaks/high stress.... which makes our journey even harder!
  • nursekern
    nursekern Posts: 132 Member
    I'm a 30 year old nurse anesthetist, had 2 babies in the past 2 years, moved, and have gotten 2 new jobs--whew! Trying to make a semblance of a schedule now, settling into job #2 at the end of this month! Add me, yay nurses! :)
  • sassyjh
    sassyjh Posts: 5 Member
    Hi, I'm a 61 year old nurse who refused to have my picture taken with anyone. I prefer to remember myself as a tiny person years back. I am determined to become healthy and in good shape for my retirement in 2 years. I am staying motivated with MFP and the support of my husband. But it is hard when you only have 20 minutes for meals sometimes and you eat so fast you don't remember eating! Good luck everyone!
  • carlaphn
    carlaphn Posts: 8 Member
    Public Health Nurse here. No longer in the field but supervise he field nurses. One thing about Public Health you usually get your breaks and lunch!
  • MandaJean83
    MandaJean83 Posts: 675 Member
    Just found this thread, and though it's a few months later I figured I'd pipe in. Perhaps there are other nurses out there who want MFP nurse friends!

    I'm 29 and have been a nurse for 8 years. I work full time days on a med-surg/oncology unit, and am going to school at night for my MSN in education. It's really hard to stay on track when I'm a stress eater and, let's face it, being a nurse is a STRESSFUL job! I have also done night shift for a while over the past few years, and that certainly helped me pack on an additional 5-10 lbs. :-P

    Any fellow nurses or healthcare workers feel free to add me :)
  • Tryinonemoretime
    Tryinonemoretime Posts: 86 Member
    I am not a nurse but I am in the same boat, or should I say :"train" as you. I am 55 and needing to lose another 90 pounds. Add me if you like. (Any and all)! Good Luck to you and the rest of us!
  • tabbie1983
    tabbie1983 Posts: 2
    I am a wound care nurse in LTC. I am 29 and wanting to get in shape for my health but to also be able to set an example for my little girl who is four years old. I have lost 23 pounds so far my goal is 50 more. Hoping to be at my goal wt by my 30th birthday!
  • Hellie24
    Hellie24 Posts: 18 Member
    My name is Helen Just found this thread I can see it started sometime ago but this is my second visit here I had been doing really well at WW last year then I hit a plataux for about 10mths & went on a cruise in March 2012 since then Ive gained 8lb which I'd love to loose along with eventually another 22lb . Really need to get a grip .
    I'm based in the UK & yes I'm an "old fat nurse" - but stop there ... Thats very depressing I'm 56 a nurse but I dont feel old & I'm overweight...:smile: or perhaps the truth hurts ....lets become Fit & Fifty+.....please add me as a friend
  • lubbielou
    lubbielou Posts: 6 Member
    hi my name is clare and im 28 im a care worker in a care home.
    i really need to start loosing weight and been more active, but the times i work is 2pm till 10pm, i dont like eating late when i get home so i just seem to snack when im at work, i work 3 days on and 3 days off, the days i am off work i eat more healthier. i really need to be more motivated
    PLEASE HELP :flowerforyou:
  • Sweatinglikeapigtolooklikeafox
    Sweatinglikeapigtolooklikeafox Posts: 189 Member
    24 year old hca on a PICU .

    Anyone is free to add me x

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