groovyfirechick

I work in occupational medicine and also volunteer at my local FD as a firefighter/medic. Needless to say my work is never dull. At work I spend a lot of time asking the construction workers "So HOW did you do that?" when they come in to our medical clinic with an injury. They like to fall down (and hit the ground), impale…

I'm a nerdy 31 year old who acts 19 sometimes! :D

Here's my perspective being the one in the relationship who is the divorced one (4 years now). I have no kids and I was friends with my current bf when I was married (although he never met my ex). I personally would date and/or marry someone who was divorced and if they had kids we'd make it work. Having no kids has made…

The 2 year anniversary of a close friend's suicide is coming up in two weeks (on my birthday which makes it suck even more). I think about him all the time and still question if I missed any signs that he was going to kill himself in the weeks leading up to his death....RIP PM....I won't ever forget you.

New York AEMT-CC here! I work nights in occupational medicine in Jamaica, NY! Working nights is tough on my diet and my ability to exercise. I'm have also been a member of my local volunteer FD on Long Island for the last 13 years. I'm the Captain in the medical rescue company currently and loving every minute of it!

I buy 2% organic milk

I have been getting very good about walking past the junk food. I eat lots more fruit and reserve the snack cakes for special treats). I can't justify spending that many calories on a little snack cake which will cause me to be be hungry shortly after when I can eat popcorn or another healthier snack and stay full longer…

red meat....especially ground beef

I went to my reg doctor for my checkup. I couldn't imagine I wasn't losing any weight! I changed my weight loss on MFP to reflect the doctor's weight and will be buying a new scale this weekend! It's kinda old so I figured it may not be accurate. I feel better about myself now. :)

I'm having the same issue. I readjusted my calorie intake based on my new level of exercise. I weigh in this coming sunday so we will see what happens. Good luck!!

I am so addicted to carbs! French fries are my weakness! I use saturday night dinner as my "cheat meal" and eat what ever I want. Usually satisfies my cravings and I am good for the rest of the week. I had a bad week last week and one night got wendy's for dinner. I felt horrible about it but it happens sometimes. You…

I know lots of people who refrigerate their peanut butter jars. Don't see why you couldn't eat it that way. If you like cold peanut butter, that is. I only like it room temperature. :)

you spend 45 minutes figuring out how many calories the leftovers you ate for lunch contained. (seriously)

Long Island, New York

Funny, I was just thinking about this and then stumbled onto your post. I have had allergy/exercise induced asthma for 5 years now. It sucks....especially for me, being a medic and all and knowing exactly what is going on during an attack. I have to be careful not to get my heart rate above 125-130 otherwise I will have an…

i just ordered it....will let you know if/when it works!

not pre med exactly but I have been a medic for 12 years :)

I adjusted my goals...let's see if it works! Thanks for the info!

As am medical professional I would caution you against getting back to exercise too quickly after an injury like that. As much as you want to run in the marathon it's not worth the potential risk of a permanent injury. Then you may not be able to run ever again. Give yourself some time to heal and only run when your body…

I purchased a session with a local person here in NY but I haven't gone yet. Hope to in the next 2 weeks or so.

Hugh Laurie! He is so hot!!

I've been back for a month and only lost 5 pounds! You are doing great! Keep it up!!

I like the Quaker's raisins and spice oatmeal. Now I buy plain oatmeal and add my own raisins and cinnamon to it. Just as good and less sugar! :)

I drove 95 miles for a sure thing....now we live together and are talking about getting married! :) We were friends for 9 years at that point though. :)

I can't take any of that stuff. I have too many medical problems that they could exacerbate. We got a call 2 weeks ago for a kid who overdosed on over the counter diet pills so we fixed him up as best we could and took him over to the ER.....not good........ :(

Its 03:00 here in NYC and I'm WORKING! :D it's a great day to be alive! I totally LOVE my job and working nites!! :)

I can't tell you how many fad diets I have been on over the years! I always failed because I was prohibited from eating certain foods and I would be OK for a few weeks but ALWAYS went back to the stuff I "shouldn't eat". Finally I said screw it! If I want that serving of 18 french fries once in awhile I am going to have…

anyone who would like to add me please do! I'm a 31 y/o female from NY and I have been at this for almost a month....lost 5 pounds so far....slow going but it's going!

Crazy pose! :D

I use organic ketchup. It has no HFCS and only organic ingredients. Heinz makes organic ketchup and Whole Foods has their 365 brand which is very affordable and organic!