Traci G

Good point...

Whoa calm down beaglebabe, I would not wish harm on anyone(as you just did with me). I also never said an "obese" nurse should loose her job nor would I wish that on anyone. Maybe your not getting enough endorphins from your exercise program... It may help out with your anger issues... I however probably keep up with all your "lean muscle mass" and then some. Good luck with your issues.

You are correct I should not have assumed that they are making no such attempts. No matter how lightly this topic is presented there is no way of getting around being judgmental. Thank you for your response.

eatmysox, Thank you for your comment. I understand where you are going with this however my question is in regards to nursing. As a nurse it is our job to teach clients I am curious about the nursing point of view. Do you feel that being obese gives you an advantage on some level, being able to share some sort of common ground with a pt.? How do you as a "obese person" teach the client the importance of getting healthy. If an obese RN was discussing the importance of quitting smoking, would it be ridiculous for that pt to think "why is this obese nurse teaching me the importance of one health risk and disregarding his/her own?"

Thanks for taking the time to comment, I will check them out. I'm new to the community so just learning more about how to navigate.

Thanks for taking the time to comment, I will check them out. I'm new to the community so just learning more about how to navigate.

We all know obesity has become an epidemic and without trying to sound crude, I feel that we have a standard that should be upheld. Is there anyone else who feels like it's a joke when an obese nurse is giving health advice about eating right and getting plenty of exercise when they themselves are making no such attempts? Any Ideas on possible incentives to get health care workers to get fit and healthy as well?