AlphaM replied to Goldentreasure's topic in Stress 101
Wow you made me hungry Hahahaha seriously though the treadmill is the best bang for your buck! I use the Nike app to track all my runs and stay motivated. Here's my total miles ran to date! [ATTACH]21896[/ATTACH]
AlphaM replied to Goldentreasure's topic in Stress 101
I can relate, I have two treadmills (long story) used to hate running on them or running overall but last winter forced me indoors and I got used to it. I watch tv, read, etc. on it. It's the single most effective time efficient way to stay fit and h...
AlphaM replied to Goldentreasure's topic in Stress 101
Nurses' attitudes towards adult patients who are obese: literature review - Brown - 26 - Journal of Advanced Nursing - Wiley Online Library Findings.  There is relatively little research about nurses' attitudes towards obese patients, and the studi...
AlphaM replied to Goldentreasure's topic in Stress 101
I went from bedside to STEMI Coordinator and definitely saw an increase in weight (15 pounds) but running and lifting solved that little issue. Now about mid-40s.........I'm in my 40s and have not experienced any struggles, just sayin
AlphaM replied to Goldentreasure's topic in Stress 101
It's only a matter of time before employers start penalizing us based on BMI much like they do now for tobacco I don't smoke but am not immune to weight gain.
AlphaM replied to Goldentreasure's topic in Stress 101
Actually in my field of nursing (aeromedical) we have a strict weight policy, BMI cannot be >30. This is done because of the helicopter's weight and balance requirements as well as the mechanics of working in tight quarters. Most do not like it bu...