Any medical people here, doctors, nurses, other who want to form a group and support each other?

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  • robinalexis
    robinalexis Posts: 50 Member
    cathy6594 wrote: »
    ED nurse run, run, run, few breaks, lunch-haha, I know not healthy grab a twisler or pizza, last years resolution bring healthy finger food, eat a desk if needed (putting my health before rules) Always have water at hand. Would love support, this is harder than nursing school. thirty pounds to lose at this point seems like 300.

    AMEN sister!

  • RedLipsRedDress
    RedLipsRedDress Posts: 125 Member
    Hey! A young doctor here! I am starting my first job in radiotherapy. I became overweight and then even obese in the last two years including pregnancy and spending most of my time at home studying and taking care of the baby.
    I started with a goal of losing 30 kg, now they are down to 19. Please add me, feel free to send messages, I'll be happy to have you as pals.
  • rshunk
    rshunk Posts: 167 Member
    Would love such a group! LPN for 11 years, and really need to lose weight and get healthy again...
  • fldiver97
    fldiver97 Posts: 341 Member
    RN for almost 33 years..... Never obese but overweight at times. The extra pounds were hard on my not so perfect knees, some foot issues popped up, more lower back pain. Lost weight with MFP, actually more than initially planned. I'm back to the weight in my avatar but have to start exercising a bit more. Knees and back are so much better. Hope to start running 5k a couple of times a week again but also need a little yoga again. I just have to get over myself and get back into better habits!! One thing I know though - I have to continue to step on a scale every week and not let myself go back to the way I ate before....
  • provon
    provon Posts: 86 Member
    Yes, so much easier to stay the course then to keep losing the same weight over and over
  • provon
    provon Posts: 86 Member
    Hey! A young doctor here! I am starting my first job in radiotherapy. I became overweight and then even obese in the last two years including pregnancy and spending most of my time at home studying and taking care of the baby.
    I started with a goal of losing 30 kg, now they are down to 19. Please add me, feel free to send messages, I'll be happy to have you as pals.



    Congrats on your baby and new job. Good job being half way to your goal!
  • plprincess88
    plprincess88 Posts: 3 Member
    Please add me any nurses! I am night shift and it is so hard to not give in to junk and feel awake enough during the day to exercise!! In trying to lose 15-20 lbs for my June wedding :)
  • LTee83
    LTee83 Posts: 21 Member
    Former nursing student, if that counts. I could definitely sympathize with the stress of the medical industry, especially the hospital; since I've left, I've lost 15 lbs!
  • PamOliva
    PamOliva Posts: 101 Member
    Hi friends & Peers. I've created a group on MFP before so decided to jump in & make one for all of us since the interest looks pretty strong.

    It's called Heal Thyself! Health Care Professionals Here's the link http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/111029-heal-thyself-health-care-professionals

    Please check it out, join, continue the conversation. It's a public group so anyone interested can join and start a topic, dialogue or reach out for support. (Note: If I can figure out how to invite people here I will to make it even easier.)
  • twirlermom3
    twirlermom3 Posts: 1 Member
    Respiratory therapist here. Just started a medically supervised program today.
  • PamOliva
    PamOliva Posts: 101 Member
    I sent a group invite to anyone who posted above.

    The new group is called Heal Thyself! Health Care Professionals Here's the link http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/111029-heal-thyself-health-care-professionals

    It's a public group on this website and anyone who reads this is welcome to join. :)
  • noranelfazary
    noranelfazary Posts: 15 Member
    Third year medical student
    iam in
  • PamOliva
    PamOliva Posts: 101 Member
    *bump* Dang this board moves fast!
  • Id like to get in on this :) I'm a pre med student
  • provon
    provon Posts: 86 Member
    So who notices that when they feel good about how they are eating and exercising, that it is so much easier to give advice and support others? Sometimes I don't feel very authentic when I am unhappy with my choices. Today was a good day. Ate clean, went to the gym and gave some good cooking tips at work.
  • provon
    provon Posts: 86 Member
    Id like to get in on this :) I'm a pre med student

    Hang in there. It is not easy to be pre med. get used to taking good care of yourself now
  • fatkidlovescake
    fatkidlovescake Posts: 66 Member
    edited January 2016
    First year nursing student, previously a GP healthcare assistant where a big part of my job was running NHS health checks. I don't look overweight as I am tall and muscular but felt incredibly guilty giving lifestyle advice with a BMI in the high twenties.
  • meh90
    meh90 Posts: 2 Member
    Yes. Registered Dietitian!! I am 50 and have gained over 25 pounds the last 10 years. Wanting to lose at least 15 pounds by my daughters wedding in July!
  • Haleycz496
    Haleycz496 Posts: 26 Member
    Anesthesiology assistant and have a degree in health promotion.... Looking to lose 40 lbs. need to practice what I preach!
  • 12774
    12774 Posts: 1,416 Member
    Retired Critical Care RN. MFP member for 3 years. Lost 40 lbs last year and gained a few lbs over the Holidays. Want to lose 25 more by June 30th.
  • BioQueen
    BioQueen Posts: 694 Member
    Second year med student! Lost about 25 pounds last year during MS1. Looking to lose about 15 more.
  • Kmdvorzsak
    Kmdvorzsak Posts: 1 Member
    Sounds like a great place to get support. Add me please. OR Nurse 4 yrs. I need to loose weight for me and my patients.
  • marji1974
    marji1974 Posts: 59 Member
    Please feel free to add. Have been a nurse for 17 1/2 years. Have always struggled with my weight with gains and losing. Decided a year ago to take back my life and become healthier. Have lost 52 pounds so far, would like to lose 20 more to be at my ideal weight. Could use the motivation and support.
  • mommarnurse
    mommarnurse Posts: 515 Member
    Eileen_S wrote: »
    ER Nurse here. I've been maintaining for 4 years now, 16 pounds under my goal weight. I lost 30 pounds thanks to Weight Watchers, and I've maintained with the help of MFP. You can do it!!

    I'm an ER nurse too :) I'll send you an add
  • allysar
    allysar Posts: 87 Member
    I have been a night shift nurse in pediatric cardiac ICU for 19 years. Switching back and forth and sleep habits are my enemy. Best thing I do is pack my food for the night. Healthy snack and "lunch" and that is it. No pot luck meals. No cafeteria meals. No ordering out. Period. Pre-logging keeps me accountable. I am down 19 pounds with maybe 5 more to go. I feel so much better! I can work circles around those 20-somethings ;)

    I see all of the nurses walking into work and so many are overweight. It makes me sad we take care of others before ourselves.
  • flabassmcgee
    flabassmcgee Posts: 659 Member
    Not a nurse, just office staff for a group of surgeons. But I would love to support anyone in the medical field!
  • Paulina1230
    Paulina1230 Posts: 215 Member
    Phlebotomist/lab assistant here from Washington state. I work in the lab at a small rural hospital and specialty clinic up here. My prior occupation was working in one of our many sawmills up here and I never had any problems keeping my weight in check, but since I injured my back and went back to school to learn phlebotomy...I have packed on 100+ pounds. I have lost 68 of it so far with another 50 to go, but I seem to have lost the initial enthusiasm I had when I first started. Could use some encouragement and support. So add me if you would like an accountability buddy.
  • Jkowals123
    Jkowals123 Posts: 133 Member
    Nurse here, have 35 pounds to lose! Did MICU for 5 years, did traveling nursing for 5 years, now do step- down and med- surg, 2 shifts per week!
  • mrbmlt
    mrbmlt Posts: 4 Member
    Hi, I am new. I am currently working as a RT (R) (CT) in a small rural radiology department. I also have worked as a Medical Lab Tech at the same hospital. I need to lose 115 lbs. so all the support I can get will be appreciated.
  • jpoutney
    jpoutney Posts: 30 Member
    I'm in! Lactation Consultant (with an RN degree and L&D background). My mom passed and my thyroid took a nosedive so trying to lose all the weight I put on with that (emotional eater here for sure). Wanting to make good food that the kids will eat so they will take that with them into adulthood. I have 3 girls.