Nursing school made me fat!!!

Tait, MSN, RN · Jan 15, 2008

I am currently considering Weight Watchers online. Lots of the nurses at my hospital use it with great success!

nc4986 · Jan 15, 2008

try sparkspeople.com my wife and i both attend and it is working wonders for us.

missfixit · Jan 15, 2008

you have to make time to take care of yourself. i think you already know where your "down fall" has been-- unhealthy eating habits, not exercising, fatigue. just resolve your self to make the changes that you already know you need to make. change your diet by making the best choice for what you have offered-just because you are at a fast food restaurant does not mean you have to order a hamburger, fries and coke(not that you do- just saying), start working out-- even if you are "too tired": you would be amazed at how exercise can energize you. if i do not want to go to the gym, i do it anyway with this understanding- i tell myself that if i exercise 10 minutes and do not want to stay, then i can leave. 9 out of 10 times-- i stay and finish my complete workout. staying in the habit is very important for me. if possible get a workout buddy. and try to get enough sleep at night. don't let unnecessary activities rob you of rest-- such as tv. do what has to be done and then go to bed! i wish you the best and i know you can do it!!!

Little_Babycatcher · Jan 15, 2008

I'm with ya!!! Try out thedailyplate.com its free and I LOVE it :)

prowlingMA · Jan 15, 2008

MA school was the same for me - 9 months and 45 pounds later.

Still not off, and it was 3 years ago.

Bumashes, MSN, APRN, NP · Jan 15, 2008

I hear ya! I'll graduate in May and I've gained 25-30 since beginning school. It's the stress that gets me. I'm not horridly overweight, but I am not model material. One of my instructors actually told me once that I needed to go to Jenny Craig! I told him he needed to see a doctor about getting his attitude cured. Ridiculous. Oh well, only a couple more months. Then I plan on getting back in my routine.

:pumpiron:

hikernurse · Jan 15, 2008

Under "Health and Stress Management 101" there is a section called "Healthier Living". There are a lot of nurses who visit that forum for support and ideas. Try us out! :)

I gained weight in NS, too, unfortunately and am working right now to remedy that situation--unfortunately, losing weight is never as much fun as gaining it :rolleyes: .

scucer · Jan 15, 2008

you can't say "nursing school" made you fat. it's the unhealthy eating and no exercise. that's like saying McDonald's "made" you fat, when in fact it hardly stuffed it's food down your throat.

I recommend weight watchers. Perfect balance of teaching you the right amounts of different food and how much you'd need to exercise to burn it off

lvnandmomx3 · Jan 15, 2008

try sparkspeople.com my wife and i both attend and it is working wonders for us.

Love It been a member for a while and love that it is free......

I gained 10 lbs per level in shcool and we had 5 levels........

itsmycalling · Jan 15, 2008

I understand! I start my second semester of nursing school next week, and already I cannot fit into my "cute" jeans!! So today, I joined the gym and vowed that my body is just as important as my mind. My hope is that I will be stronger, have more energy, be happier, and feel better about myself. Good luck to you all!

vashtee, RN · Jan 16, 2008

My ugly uniform is starting to get tight through the rear end, so I am going to be walking my bigger booty to school this semester.