Weight loss in Nursing

Specialties Geriatric

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I have generally been a larger nurse through most of my career, though not all of my life. My current motivation for weight loss is not purely aesthetic anymore. I take care of people daily who are suffering the culmination of a lifetime of not taking good care of themselves, and the thought of becoming one of them scares the crap out of me. That being said, it seems that families happy with our staff love to bring treats. Cakes, cookies, candies, etc. Even the facility will on occasion provide less than healthy "rewards" for a job well done. I usually exercise my ability to make a choice and forego the treats, but my does their presence make things difficult! This is not a rant or anything of the sort. It is more of an observation on how food seems to be the primary reward for good deeds and a show of appreciation. I feel like one of Pavlov ' s Dogs some days lol. I understand the motivation behind the gestures and am grateful for it. Just please don't drop a cheesecake on my desk. It's my kryptonite. :)

Specializes in retired LTC.

When treats are provided for staff, the intention of the donor is almost always benign with no intention to tempt those of us (my self included) who really need to refrain.

However, when I detect an attempt to sabotage my efforts, I'll still decline. But I have this perverse thought that hopefully wishes the sneaky saboteur to gain all the calories (and weight) that I'm avoiding! And I have a silly smug grin on my face when I think it!

Makes me feel better!

Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.
After about 9 weeks she put me on phentermine (I know I am going to get flack for that). It's been great. It curbs my appetite...

No flack from me! I have been prescribed Phentermine too. It works as long as you work your weight loss plan.

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