How do I stay motivated?

[Fat-no-more]

Hope this site will help me keep motivated, want to loose weight and get fit. Will be a new qualified nurse in 4 weeks. 🤯

[Pianism Graduate]

Welcome to the site! I can't profess to give you any helpful advice as I'm in pretty much the same place as you at the moment. But jist know that you are not alone. From what I've seen so far there are tons 9f amazing people here w8th stories that will help inspire and motivate you. Good luck!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Setting goals will help... so start thinking of where next for after graduation... maybe book a 5k event, target a time, or decide to go to 10k... whatever you want to do really.

Thanks for choosing to be a nurse... without people like you where would we be?!

[MegJones23 Graduate]

I think you have to find something that motivates you that’s personal to you - for example even though it’s not recommended using strava/worrying about the times you do any distance in when you first start, I’ve found using strava really helpful along side the ct5k app because I love seeing the amount of miles I’ve run in total go up each time I run. It’s a mini achievement each time.

[Beccym Graduate]

Congratulations on nearly completing your nurse training. Loads of my running friends are nurses.

The beauty of running is you can fit it round your schedule although it doesn't always feel like it on a dark night or early morning.

I find the key is throw my kit on and get out the house, sitting down can be a mistake I have sat in my running clothes for 2 hours before getting ready for bed!

Good luck with the running and completing your training.

Let us know how you get on.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Welcome... please check this post for Newbies out before you begin

Link this with a healthy eating regime and you are on the way to becoming the you , that you are.

You are going to be very busy, as one of our most awesome Nurses!! So.. Rest day exercise ( on some of them , will help_ Yoga , swimming, cycling... (you will do plenty of walking in your job).. all help with stamina and strength...

Keep posting, and we will keep supporting you... and we will not let you down

[Scarlet48]

Hi, I’m also a nurse although now back studying to teach. Congratulations! I’v always found exercise great for stress relief on my days off which you certainly need in nursing. Good Luck.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[Knittingrunner]

Congratulations on getting to the end of a really challenging course. I used to teach nurses for many years and know how tough it is to get there. As far as motivation is concerned I have found I have to have a “why”. For me in retirement it is about getting as healthy and fit as I can get so that I can enjoy the next phase of my life without being a burden. At present when I lose the plot I think about my cholesterol levels and what running and eating healthily is doing to them. It’s my vengeance! Lol. You have the capacity to do this because you have already achieved so much. Good luck and keep in touch with this site. There is so much help and support here. 😊🏃🏻‍♀️