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Hey /fit/

I was wondering if I could get some advice on diet/work out routine. I would be good to know where I should start from as far as exercise so I don't burn myself out before I get going.

More then anything I'm concerned with heart health, lower cholesterol and blood pressure but loosing weight is a definite plus.

My schedule is kinda out of whack since I'm a night shift nurse but my job does make it where I have a fair amount of time to burn at night ( maybe something I can be doing on my breaks and down time)

Throw everything you have at me I know my diet/lifestyle needs a total change and I'm willing to take any advice you have.
>> Anonymous
If you're a nurse, shouldn't you already know what to do.
>> Anonymous
Go bone those patients, nightshift nurse.
>> Anonymous
If you can go to the hospital's gym during work, you should do HIIT. It's very time efficient, and will improve your VO2 max faster than traditional cardio. Eat more fiber, eat more protein, less carbs from bread, pasta, etc and more carbs from fruit and vegetables. Start lifting weights, it turns up you metabolism.
>> Anonymous
work out before work so you'll have time to shower, unless your patients like smelling BO.
>> Anonymous
>>76582

Sweaty nurses FTW
>> Anonymous
>>76585
you realize that nurses can be men
>> Guil
>>76588
Oh, he does.
>> Anonymous
>>76570
Nurse is not a dietitian. Just to let you know I work with elderly/hospice k I deal with making death easier. Also from what I have seen a lot of nurses are our of shape because of hectic schedules,stress, long hours and bad diets.

If I already knew where to start and what and how I should be eating I would be doing it but instead I'm coming to you guys since you know what your talking about.

>>76576
We do have a very very small exercise room seeing as how most of my ppl are in late 80's/90's not much need but I do use the treadmill when I have downtime. What do you guys do as far as meal planning just 3 a day or small meals more often in the day what types of foods do you go for as far as heart health ect.
>> Anonymous
>>76582
I always keep spare scrubs in my locker so sweat is not a problem.

>>76588
This man speaks the truth there are male nurses ( my RN for example) but I am not one of them.
>> Anonymous
Make a lot of small changes in how you do things. If it's conceivable to walk or bicycle to a destination (10 miles isn't that far from experience, even on a skateboard) do so. Stairs instead of elevators, walk on escalators instead of just riding, park at the back of parking lots, etc. Small changes in your diet, like whole wheat and whole grain carbs (pasta, bread, cereal, etc), soy instead of regular milk, fish and poultry instead of pork, and other things like that. The taste of your food will be completely different, but once you get used to it you may actually grow to prefer it.
>> Anonymous
>>76592
I don't know about where you live, but where I am the nursing program requires a nutrition class. But really, a lot of it is commons sense. Bacon? Bad. Brocolli? Good. Cheeseburger? Bad. Chicken salad? Good.

5/6 meals a day is MUCH better than 3. It keeps your metabolism high and your blood sugar regulated. As for heart healthy foods, oatmeal is win, as are vegetables. Scarf down those veggies like there's no tommorow, especially the green leafy ones. Olive oil is awesome too, just make sure you use a carefully measured, moderate amount cause all oils are very calorie dense. Just cause somethings healthy doesn't mean it won't make you fat if you eat too much of it.
>> Anonymous
>>76592

I always try to eat at least 5 small meals a day, but sometimes that isn't the case. I'll bring a Zone or Kashi snack bar to work if I know I'll be busy. If you are concerned about heart health, then you should definitely start eating more fruits. Fruits generally have a high amount of soluble fiber, which helps to remove cholesterol clogged in arteries. Look into eating some fish for the omega-3s, or you can just buy the fish oil capsules like I do. And if you are eating bad, bring some multivitamins to help fortify your crappy meals.
>> Anonymous
>>76597

Are you a sexy nurse? Because I've been a bad, bad patient. I haven't been following doctor's orders. You should punish naughty patient.
>> Anonymous
>>76600
I do take metro and walk every day for the reason of getting more exercise in :). I try to walk/jog at work my hours can be damn insane for example last Tues. I worked 18 hours went home slept 3 came back and pulled a 12 hr shift I try to avoid this because I know its bad for me but If were down on staff we are kind of screwed and my clients are very important to me.

>>76604
Just wondering are you in school for RN, LVN, or CNA? They do cover the basics of nutrition but just the bare bones like yes bacon bad veggies good. I wanted a diet more targeted towards heart health.

>>76607
Do you know of some quick meals with those guidelines I can use b/c of my hectic schedule?

>>76609
You know that line is always funnier when it comes from a 90 year old man and yes they do like to pinch.
>> Anonymous
>>76604

Wrong. I lose weight eating cheeseburgers and taco bell. It also inspires me to keep working out because I reward myself with stuff that I enjoy eating.
>> Anonymous
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HELLOOOOO NURSE!
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>> Anonymous
Oh yeah something else I was wondering about what do you think of coffee? I drink quite a bit and I'm pretty sure I should cut down. How many cups do you think is acceptable in a day?
>> Anonymous
>>76607
>>76613

For breakfast, have a bowl of high fiber cereal or an egg with your choice of fruit. I like having a pear or an orange. You can drink some V8 juice for your veggie intake, although its high in sodium, so only once in a while.

If you eat in the cafeteria, try to find whatever greens they are offering, pick up a fruit, and a piece of meat the size of your fist.

Pack a lunch of either a peanut butter jelly sandwich, turkey sandwich, or other deli meat sandwiches. Bring a fruit, some yogurt, and some kind of nuts, like almonds or walnuts.

Bring healthy snack bars with you, almonds, some trailmix, fish oil capsules, and multivitamins.

Drink water throughout the day, to help you keep feeling full. Don't drink so much that you have to piss every 15 minutes, though.

I try to prepare meals ahead of time before work, so I won't have to scramble around looking for food. Leftovers are a good thing to bring. In your spare time, cook up a lot of food, and then when you are rushing off to work you'll have something pre-made already. I use this site every so often to pull recipes:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Healthy-Living/Main.aspx

>>76619
I drink about 2-3, but I'll drink more if I were staying up the hours you were.
>> Anonymous
>>76673
TY for the meal advice I will start using it ( other then the V8 i know the salts bad plus i love just raw veggies so I can munch on those)

Do you think more coffee would be hard on my heart or is there something else besides sugar I can use for energy boost?
>> Anonymous
>>76695

People claim B12 vitamins and taurine give energy boosts, thats why they include them in energy drinks, but I wouldn't know the science behind them. Sugar will crash you hard, so I'd stay away from that.

Smiling. That always gives me energy. And doing cardio will definitely get you feeling pumped and more awake. And also more sleep, if you can squeeze it in. Other than more coffee or illicit drugs, that's about all you can do to get more energy, as far as I know. I gotta head out now, so hope this helps.
>> Anonymous
>>76725
lol the smiling always works I always smile important to keep a good attitude in what I'm doing. Ty you again ^_^