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  • I don't know when I'll weigh in. Maybe in a few weeks. I do track faithfully and honestly as possible. Even if I have a rare day that I eat beyond my calorie allowance. I still log it in. So not weighing in does not mean not logging in or not tracking. For me tracking is the most important part.
    in Say NO to the scale! Comment by nurseinthenorth February 2015
  • I'm the same.
    in Say NO to the scale! Comment by nurseinthenorth February 2015
  • Today is a beautiful sunny, but cold day in PEI Canada. I've been out for a 45 min brisk walk/ jog, have had a great breakfast of grapefruit, toast and almond butter and am now planning a lovely lunch for some friends. I feel fit and strong. I see that my tummy is shrinking and my clothes are fitting nicely and…
    in Say NO to the scale! Comment by nurseinthenorth February 2015
  • In response to the comment regarding what happens if after 12 weeks I've made no progress. I eat a well balances diet, with plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meats and legumes and stick to my calorie allotment. I work out 45- 60 min 6 days a week. This is a recipe for success. I don't need the scale to…
    in Say NO to the scale! Comment by nurseinthenorth February 2015
  • I love the discussion! You are all so right! I do agree that the key is not to obsess about the scale. For me that means not bothering with it at all. Perhaps I'll get on it next month, but the other victories I plan to achieve will far out measure any number that comes up. I see so many people feeling discouraged by their…
    in Say NO to the scale! Comment by nurseinthenorth February 2015
  • Just read this..."it take 4 weeks for you to notice a change, 8 weeks for your friends and family to notice, and 12 weeks for everyone else to see, so keep it up!"
    in Say NO to the scale! Comment by nurseinthenorth February 2015
  • There is nothing wrong with a mid afternoon snack. Measure it out, track your calories. Make it healthy. Good old carrot and celery sticks, grapes, honestly... Kale chips are really good.. There are loads of recipes out there for them. Chew gum. If cravings for junk are overwhelming, brush your teeth... No one wants to eat…
    in Looking for encouragement and inspiration. Comment by nurseinthenorth February 2015
  • Hi folks. I'm going to add some of you as friends. I hope that's ok. I'm in my 40's. Canadian. Need to lose 50 pounds. I'm 11 days in. So far so good. I'm not weighing myself. I'm away from home right now for a week. I'll wait till I get home to weigh myself. Hard to follow an eating plan while traveling, but I'm packing…
    in Hi I would love to have other ladies to lose weight with and chat Comment by nurseinthenorth January 2015
  • Congrats on your NNP! AMAZING!
    in I love being a nurse! Comment by nurseinthenorth January 2015
  • Well that's 2 of us who love our jobs! lol... How goes the battle? I'm 10 days in and I haven't weighed myself. I find the number on the scale a bit discouraging. I have been under my calorie allowance every day except one so far and have exercised every day except one. I have a treadmill and also use Nike Training + Club…
    in I love being a nurse! Comment by nurseinthenorth January 2015
  • I have a dream job. I've been nursing for 21 years. I live in Canada. Prince Edward Island to be precise. I work in Northern Manitoba. My position is with Health Canada/ First Nations and Inuit Health. I have an amazing rotation where I work for 2 weeks then am home for 3 weeks. When I'm at work it is intense, hard core…
    in I love being a nurse! Comment by nurseinthenorth January 2015
  • Hey! I'm back at it too! I'm feeling super motivated because I just don't like how I feel. The added weight is giving me symptoms like numbness in my arms at night and heart palpitations. I'm sure that losing 40 pounds would fix it. Probably losing 10 pounds would fix it. Like you, I have a partner who thinks I look great…
    in Need friends to motivate! Comment by nurseinthenorth January 2015
  • Don't be afraid to try a new unit or area. Change is good.
    in I think I hate my job now Comment by nurseinthenorth January 2015
  • Hey! I'm Val. I live in PEI, Canada, but work in Northern Manitoba Canada. It's a pretty long commute to work! lol. I've been a nurse for 20 years, with experience in so many areas and departments. Now I do Primary Care/ Outpost Nursing on a First Nation Reserve. This is THE BEST! My schedule is 2 weeks in (where I work…
    in Welcome RN's! Introduce yourselves! Comment by nurseinthenorth August 2013
  • Looks like there's a good thing going on here! I want to join this party. I'm on now for only 6 days, but plan to continue daily log ins. I've got 35 pounds to loose. I love all the positive posts in this thread, and am already inspired by the success I see here. Add me... please.
    in Need friends that log on daily Comment by nurseinthenorth August 2013
  • Hey there. I'm 41, and just started MFP this week. Congrats on your nursing career! I'm a nurse with 20yrs practice under my belt. I'm looking for friends too. I'm 5'7, and close to 200 lbs. It's a blessing and a curse that it really doesn't show. Nursing can be stressful, especially with shift work. And healthy eating can…
    in Started last week. Need friends :) Comment by nurseinthenorth August 2013
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