Weight Gain in Nursing school?!!!

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Is it true?! Does the average student really gain weight in nursing school?! Does it matter if its LVN, RN, CC, 4 year or for profit?? OMG! Yes! I. CAN. NOT. WAIT!! I have been trying desperately to gain weight for years and nothing has worked! Just 15lbs and I will be satisfied! It doesn't matter where the weight goes, I will crunch it, squat it, jog it into the right places! Oh yea, and I'm looking forward to learning and being a nurse and all of that. Haha. ^_^

I put on 15lbs in first year and definitely didn't need to!! Now that I have a better idea of what I'm up against in school for classes, placement and expectations I will be making some life style changes to get it off and avoid any more weight gain!

I put on 15lbs in first year and definitely didn't need to!! Now that I have a better idea of what I'm up against in school for classes placement and expectations I will be making some life style changes to get it off and avoid any more weight gain![/quote']

Aww, well at least you learned from your mistakes! With all of your new flu d knowledge it's going to be a breeze for you to lose the weight! :)

I think this really depends on the person...to me making a generalization that everyone gains weight in nursing school sounds like the old "freshman 15" when people go off to college and gain weight. Personally, I lost weight throughout college. I think if you make a lifestyle choice to eat healthy and workout (no excuses, like brushing your teeth everyday) and learn to balance stress, then you make it happen and avoid the gain. I guess if you're someone who wants to gain weight, hopefully its muscle and not fat.

Well hopefully I gain SOMETHING! Hahaha!

I didn't gain weight in nursing school either. Actually, I have been out of school for a year (and have yet to land my first nursing job) and gained around 15 pounds.

I actually have found that the people who gain weight are the more social ones--I think it is due to going out to eat a lot and studying in groups (and they tend to study with food). Just my observation and opinion.

Specializes in PACU, pre/postoperative, ortho.

Does getting pregnant count?

Otherwise, not for me; nor has my weight changed with working nights. Too much running!

Well I'm sure am going to try! Haha. I have horrible eating habits when it comes to eating regularly. NS requires a strict schedule so hopefully I will be able to fit in all five meals. Hopefully being the key word. :)

While we're on the subject, anybody have it tips on eating healthy and what not while in school? I start on Friday, yippee!!

I make my own bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches ahead of time and just heat them up when I get to school. I'm also a huge fan of yogurts and nut-based snacks. Emerald makes grab bags of fruit and nut breakfast blends that I swear by for snacking throughout the day or I'll splurge someplace where I can get the ingredients in bulk and make my own when I get tired of the pre-done ones.

NO, everyone does not gain weight. In fact I've lost 5 pounds...I make it a point to exercise at least 4 times a week. I've been doing this for almost 2 months and I've noticed a big difference in my stress level.

I pack nuts, fruit, protein bars and protein shakes for school. I also make PB and Jelly sandwich or turkey on rye.

I lost weight, so far I have lost about 15lbs. A lot of my classmates have complained about weight gain though. We are only halfway through. I think it depends on eating habits.

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