That's me on the right. I used a really old pic. I'm not even close to being that thin now but it's my goal to get that size again. That's my husband on the left. The pic is back when we were dating.

@laurg my wife is hopefully going to be starting at Frontier Nursing University in the spring for her FNP and midwife. If you would, send her a friend request. Her screen name is CHRISTI41475. Im sure she would love to pick your brain.

Hello, My name is Brandy, I am a critical flex nurse in my hospital (I work surgical, ICU, telemetry). I have been a nurse for 7 years. I have been on MFP for 8 months and took the summer off. Now I am back and ready to stay fit forever. I am here to get to know other nurses and keep ppl motivated as I motivate myself.

Glad to see a sight for RN's that want to help themselves be healthy! I graduated in 1997 and am currently working ambulatory surgery. I started MFP 3 month's ago and have 1 lb to go before I reach my goal. I have been training for a half marathon, which I am set to run October 27. This is my second 1/2, but due to leg fx and back and hip problems, it has taken me two years before I could train for another. Looking to help motivate and be motivated.

Hello! My name is Jenn and I am a fairly new nurse, only about 7 months. I work on an adult medicine floor and its insanity but I love what I do. What I dont love is being stressed out and tired after shift its just easier to go through the drive-thru and eat some comfort fast food, not to mention those sugar burst during the shift to help make it through. Im looking for any motivation/support buddies and hope I can be the same to others!

Hello nurses! I have been working as a RN since 1998 in a variety of setting, geriatrics, LDRP, orthopedic trauma and more recently, the last ten years I have worked with medically fragile children in the home setting. I have always worked the third shift and have been sleep deprived for two decades, but this shift works best for my large family! And I love what I do.

Four years ago I was at my lowest weight since high school, 135 lbs, and I was feeling pretty good! Then I had my last child and the weight hasn't fallen off so easily. I am now back to my highest weight and decided the time has come! I am hoping to drop down to 145 by next summer and am excited to learn about MFP! Looking forward to offering encouragement and receiving it as well! Sandy

Hello all,
I have been a nurse for 26 years critical care trauma cardiac and oncology. I currently teach nursing in a BSN program. I recently resigned from the ICU I was working per diem in. It was too tiring to work summers holidays & weekend nights and weekdays at the college. Night shift is not conductive to good dietary, sleep and exercise habits. I was always so exhausted that I skipped sleep meals and exercise all together!! I am focusing on a healthy lifestyle. Too many nurses care for others but not themselves. I have been guilty of this. I had a wake up call with the death of a sibling recently and am now making myself a priority. So here I am on my fitness pal. 10 lbs down about 50 to go. Feel better already. Looking forward to the support of other RNs to reach my goal!!

HI!!!

I'm Megan. I've been an RN for 3 years and a LPN for 2 years before that. I just transferred to a new department 2 weeks ago. I am now working in the OR. I was working for an Orthopedic Surgeon in a clinic setting. It is a huge change. I am getting remarried in May and this was my initial goal for starting MFP. I kinda fell of the wagon on eating healthy and have really hit rock bottom on working out. I think with all this stress of a new job, working out might clear my head. I am just hoping to get it jump started again!!!

Hello to fellow RN family! Ok.....i need help! Everyday for the past 6 years of my life as a nurse (5 LPN 1 RN) ive pushed, encouraged and motivated my patients into healthy living, educated them on how to maintain their healthy living all while i live and do the opposite! Im sooooo tired of living in the body that i have and mad that laziness has won in my life! Ive dieted over the years lose wt only to gain it back! The only thing i have accomplished is staying out of the 20's clothing size that i wore for years and maintaining a comfy 16 lol in 05 i said no more to 18/20 jeans and hope to never return lol but now its time for more! Its time for goodhealth and healthy eating! I wish us all success!

Hello All,
I am a brand new Vegan, a baby vegan as it were, and I have made this decision based on my current state of poor health, and the fact that I can no longer ignore the benefits of a vegan diet, but also the downfalls of not choosing to change the way I eat and treat my body and the environment.
I am 40 years old, morbidly obese, and my life "was" (as of a week ago) pretty much over. I was gaining weight, chronically overeating, and eating nothing with any nutritional value. I have IBD, sleep apnea, SOB, knee problems, abdominal hernias, a permanent ileostomy, depression, anxiety, PTSD, carpal tunnel in both wrists, and am practically immobile. I haven't left my apartment in 2 months because It is too difficult to get in and out of my car and my belly hits the steering wheel. This is not living, this is waiting to die.
I have tried every diet I know of, had consultation for gastric surgery, and am seeing a Bariatric specialist MD who believes I have ADHD. Because of my bowel disease and the twists and turns of the herniation I have, I CANNOT eat most raw fruits and vegetables. It is hard to be on any diet when you can't eat the "free foods".
I have slowly been considering my relationship to meat, dairy, eggs, and animal products. I saw the documentaries including Super-Size Me, Food Inc., Hungry for Change, and Sick, Fat, and Nearly Dead. Then I caught something on the evening news that disturbed me greatly, it was a hidden video of a pig farm where they were handling these small helpless piglets, and without stating what most of you already know, I was sickened. I also always thought that Kosher meat was somehow better, after watching Vegucated, then PETA's "If all slaughterhouses had glass walls", and finally Earthlings. There was simply no way I could ever put any of that crap into my body ever again.
I realize the reason I was eating so much, such mass quantities of garbage food was because my body is craving nutrients that it is not getting. Not only that, all my food was processed and washed down with copious amounts of diet soda and artificially sweetened mix drinks. I was not drinking any water.
Now, I don't smoke, drink, or drug, but I have been addicted to crap (and I now know that it is not entirely my fault). I am lucky in that I have normal blood pressure and no diabetes in my family history, but I am approaching early signs for Type-2 Diabetes. I am not living, and it is time for all that to change. I want the second half of my life to be better than the first. I deserve this.
I am reading tons, and I have been juicing and tracking my intake, cleared out all the crap and filled the cupboards with the most nutrient dense and cleansing foods I can.
I may have to puree or cook some veggies to eat them, but there is so much I can eat it is unbelievable. I am almost a week in and I feel fantastic, I have lost a lot of the swelling in my legs, I am sleeping better, I love the food, love the fresh juice (who knew beets and lemons made for awesome). I feel somehow 'brighter', less hungry, I am eating correct portions, I am kicking myself for not doing this sooner.
This is my choice, no one told me to go VEGAN, but I don't think I could even look at meat, dairy, or eggs again, I am just not interested. To top it all off, I am a nurse, yep, I take care of others and help them find health for a living. I know better, I knew better, and now I will do better.
I'd love to have anyone interested add me as a pal, if you have any of the same hurdles to overcome, if you are a nurse too, if you are a new vegan, if you identify at all with my story.
With a compassionate soul,
Ketsy

Hi everyone I'm new to the board. I've been a RN for almost 4 years.. decided that after two kids its time to get fit and healthy for me and for them! Currently doing p90X with my husband! 6 weeks post partum i've already lost 26 lbs which is all the baby wt and then some. my goal is to lose 20 more!!

Hi,
I have been a RN for 9 years, it'll be 10 in May. I recently returned back to my passion Labor and Delivery. I am working PRN mostly on night shift. I have worked in different areas since I started, Immediate care unit/PEDS, Post-Partum/Nursery, LTC-office nursing/ADON/DON. I decided I no longer wanted to be in administration so I returned to my passion L&D. Prior to joing MFP, I have steadily gained weight and have tried many different diets. I decided that it is now time for me to practice what I preach to patients and I am ready to make better choices regarding my health. I am ready to be better and feel better.

Hello,
I am a 36 year old who has been a nurse for 5 years. I was a Certified Medical Assistant prior. I only worked in Med surg for 2 months and have been working in a Hospice general inpt unit ever since. LOVE IT. It can be stressful. Orginially I worked 3-1130 5 days a week. Last Novemeber we proposed 12 1/2 hours and it was approved. I do like it better but with 4 kids it is challeging. My husband works a different shift in winter and is on call everyday. I do hate that I don't have energy to work out the days I work. When I started I was one of the younger nurses, not anymore I feel old, tired and fat.....LOL We do have a unique bond, we take care of others, now we should take care of ourselves.

Hi my name is Jamilah. I am a Labor & Delivery nurse looking to lose about 50 lbs with a workout partner to stay motivated. I currently reside in the Oak Lawn area with my fiancé and no kids just my Maltese, Winter. Add me to start the journey to fabulously fit!!!!!!!!!!

I'm new to MFP. I've been a nurse for about 9 years...ICU and cath lab/ IR lab. I more recently started as nursing supervision too. So keeping up with two boys, 5&1, is kicking my butt! And making it grow! I'm thankful for the support!