namroRN

You have definitely called me out!! I have informed several people about my interest in travel nursing, but I give the excuse of, "Yea I'm gonna travel once I lose some weight!" You hit the nail right on the head!! Travel nursing is my goal and I'm going for it! Thanks your real and HONEST response!! P.S. I will be using that quote in the near future!! Such a true statement!!

This is exactly what I've told myself over and over; that I have to lose this weight before taking a travel assignment. Then I quickly realize that I don't have to stop losing weight just because I begin traveling. To be completely honest, sometimes I think that I can lose this weight before traveling, then eat whatever I want and stop exercising while traveling. WRONG MINDSET!! I know!!! But I do think that way sometimes!! Then a couple of seconds later, I realize that's not the way to go about it, because I will still have to maintain!. Thank you so much for your response!!

That is exactly one of the things I worry about is continuing my diet. When I search for available assignments in different cities, I also look for local gyms as well. I just got back from vacation this week and having to get back in my routine of eating healthier. I'm a little nervous that if I begin traveling, I will fall back into old habits of just eating fast food all day and night!! I don't want that at all.. I know I just have to remain discipline and continue what I'm doing! On the flip side, I'm hoping to meet a variety of people who I can connect with and possible hang out, work out with and etc.. This may be already be a thread on here but..Is it easy to meet other travelers or other staff members on assignments??

Thank you so much! This really helps. I will definitely include that on my wish list when looking for housing because gym memberships can get expensive, especially if a contract is required. So I will inform my recruiter and request that my housing at least have a gym! Thanks again!!

Im really not sure why it would be of importance. I guess is just a mindset that I have to change. Im only in my late 20s with no physical limitations and no current health issues except for my weight, which puts me at risk for health complications. So I'm strongly thinking about moving forward with it! Thank you again for your enlightening response!

@ nedRN...Yea that's the other thought that I have is just to get over it! I will definitely continue my healthy lifestyle regimen. Thanks for your response!

@aTOMicTOM..Thank you for your response!

I'm currently a Critical care nurse and very interested in traveling. I have done my research and decided on the top 4 travel agencies that I will be applying to. There is nothing holding me back from moving forward EXCEPT my weight! I know this may sound ridiculous, but I have this mental block that I have to be more fit before I begin traveling. I am a very strong, confident person who rarely allows my weight to prevent me from doing what I want. My weight has NEVER interfered with my job performance at all. I have lost 35lbs over the last 4 months from working out 4-5 times a week and changing my eating habits. With all of that said, I have a few questions. Am I able to become a travel nurse being overweight? Are there any current/recent overweight travel nurses who can share your experience with being a travel nurse? Should I lose some more weight before I travel? Should I just try and get over this mental block and go for it?? Thanks in advance for your intelligent and professional responses!