My Story, Who Flipped the Switch?

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  • Tet005
    Tet005 Posts: 32 Member
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    You're awesome. You have such passion and dedication. I also love the fire that was ignited within you, fueled by determination from the very day you decided to turn things around! You will go far and you WON"T fall back into those habits. I love your positivity and the part you said about not forgetting who you were when you were before. It's all about staying true to who you are!! You have come so far and it was an encouragement and a delight to read your story!

    Side question- Is the PA in medical studies like Physician Assistant? Just curious because that's what I plan to go into!
  • delco714
    delco714 Posts: 229
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    Thanks so much! Insanity is insane, but dont tremble. Go at it with open arms and a power squat ;)
    Great Story. Amazing how things just click and all the sudden a whole new world of possibilities open up.

    Priority should be your rotation. If you keep clean and good eating habits, you should be OK.

    Insanity is insane! I tremble at the thought of doing it. Maybe that will be my next challenge.
  • delco714
    delco714 Posts: 229
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    it's unlikely I'd have that opportunity, however I feel insanity will be my go-to, bc like you said, the travel time is cut out and it's focused!!
    great job and awesome story! And just food for thought....maybe there is a room at the hospital that you can lock yourself in and workout? I am a teacher, with two small kids at home. Working out was next to impossible for me....until I started bring my P90X to school with me! When classes end I put paper up on my windows, lock the door, and BRING IT! I have more energy and am a more active mom for my girls the second I get them, and I don't have to spend 20 minutes to get to the gym, and 20 to get home! I just do 50 minutes of focused time, and when I can't get 50-I'll do 25 or 30....whatever I can get! But perhaps you could find a room to do pushups, squats, whatever just to give you a little bit! GOOD LUCK!
  • kahtia27
    kahtia27 Posts: 1
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    Awesome story! You may want to check at the hospital you'll be at...I'm a registered nurse and my hospital allows us to use the workout equipment there...just a thought:)
  • delco714
    delco714 Posts: 229
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    I want to add this:

    Got my lipids (blood fats) test results back today! my triglycerides are LOW LOW LOW! my HDL is high my LDL is low. All this diet and exercise lifetyle change has REALLY changed my life in so many ways! I DID IT!!!!
  • delco714
    delco714 Posts: 229
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    Awesome story! You may want to check at the hospital you'll be at...I'm a registered nurse and my hospital allows us to use the workout equipment there...just a thought:)

    thanks but there's no time! I've had the discussion with my professors. Just wont happen. HOWEVER if i'm on overnight call and it's not busy, I may be able to run around as long as I have my beeper! whoohooo!
  • Edithrenee
    Edithrenee Posts: 546 Member
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    that is awesome and so insiational!!! I know for sure im in my way. It is my diet i over eat and i know it is me i have to bckle down.
    Oh im gonna take your quote!!
  • SherNY
    SherNY Posts: 87
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    Thanks! I have been dealing with sinus tachycardia for about a month...diagnosed last week....cause as yet undetermined because it happens at rest and during sleep. So for now I'm stuck with a heart monitor and trying different beta blockers which so far help, but have no resolved the issue. To combat the fatigue from the medication I get up and walk around the office every half hour and take a spin around the parking lot at lunch. I'm not sure I want to get back on the elliptical yet. This is scary, but sitting still waiting is not an option either. Anyway, I read your post and smiled knowing that feeling of NOT letting anything get in the way of my goal.
  • jackiecroberts
    jackiecroberts Posts: 115 Member
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    Thanks for your inspiring story. I am really happy that you will lead by example to your patients. You will be able to empathize with them, yet be able to encourage them that there is a different way. I should. Be at my goal weight in 3 months and I see my primary doc for my yearly numbers. I cannot wait to see the look on his face when he sees the weight that I have lost!! Plus, I am really courious to see what my numbers turn out to be. Anyway, congrats and good luck with your upcoming rotations. The key for you will be to get as much healthy food in you and as much rest as possible!?!? Thanks again for the post.
  • myjourney2
    myjourney2 Posts: 424 Member
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    Awesome story!
  • delco714
    delco714 Posts: 229
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    take the quote and share the love! I may get it tattoed on my chest, who knows? :P
    that is awesome and so insiational!!! I know for sure im in my way. It is my diet i over eat and i know it is me i have to bckle down.
    Oh im gonna take your quote!!
  • delco714
    delco714 Posts: 229
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    The last sentence warmed my heart! And yeah I know the side effects of BBlockers very well. It's a catch22 I'm afraid :(. My best goes out to you!
    Thanks! I have been dealing with sinus tachycardia for about a month...diagnosed last week....cause as yet undetermined because it happens at rest and during sleep. So for now I'm stuck with a heart monitor and trying different beta blockers which so far help, but have no resolved the issue. To combat the fatigue from the medication I get up and walk around the office every half hour and take a spin around the parking lot at lunch. I'm not sure I want to get back on the elliptical yet. This is scary, but sitting still waiting is not an option either. Anyway, I read your post and smiled knowing that feeling of NOT letting anything get in the way of my goal.
  • delco714
    delco714 Posts: 229
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    The feeling of going to your doc with this dramatic change is amazing! Go for your goals and I'm sure you'll achieve them!
    And I love sleep so Itll be difficult, but one year and it's over! :)
    Thanks for your inspiring story. I am really happy that you will lead by example to your patients. You will be able to empathize with them, yet be able to encourage them that there is a different way. I should. Be at my goal weight in 3 months and I see my primary doc for my yearly numbers. I cannot wait to see the look on his face when he sees the weight that I have lost!! Plus, I am really courious to see what my numbers turn out to be. Anyway, congrats and good luck with your upcoming rotations. The key for you will be to get as much healthy food in you and as much rest as possible!?!? Thanks again for the post.
  • samb330
    samb330 Posts: 328 Member
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    What an inspiration you are. Your story is exactly what I needed to get myself motivated again. Thank you!!!!
  • lisakammwang
    lisakammwang Posts: 44 Member
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    Congrats on the lifestyle change. My switch flipped when I lost both of my parent and was diagnosed with prediabetes. A physician friend of mine who specializes in bariatrics is helping me to take off the weight. No surgery...just medical supervised weight loss. I graduate as a Family Nurse Practitioner in the spring, so I can relate to the stress of clinical rotations. I am lucky in that I only have two remaining. One this summer and one next winter. I am working full time as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in addition to school and have two very active teens. Keep the positive attitude and you will have no problem maintaining. After a stressful day...I now workout instead of eating. I feel better both physically and mentally as a result! Feel free to add me as a friend. We can keep each other motivated as we enter the rat race!
  • delco714
    delco714 Posts: 229
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    That was too nice of you! I'm glad I could help!
    What an inspiration you are. Your story is exactly what I needed to get myself motivated again. Thank you!!!!
  • 2LiveHealthy
    2LiveHealthy Posts: 13 Member
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    Congrats!! Enjoyed reading your thread.

    My switch was flipped in January and I am mid way to reaching my goal. I decided to make a healthy lifestyle change and have been sticking with it. I feel soooo much healthier and my energy level is thru the roof!!

    Loved your quote!!

    Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can do what others can't"

    I am going to print that out and put on my computer desk to read each morning!!


    Rock on!
  • delco714
    delco714 Posts: 229
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    I have it on my desk as well.. it may be on my chest soon enough, haha
    Congrats!! Enjoyed reading your thread.

    My switch was flipped in January and I am mid way to reaching my goal. I decided to make a healthy lifestyle change and have been sticking with it. I feel soooo much healthier and my energy level is thru the roof!!

    Loved your quote!!

    Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can do what others can't"

    I am going to print that out and put on my computer desk to read each morning!!


    Rock on!

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