According to a research study published by NCBI, almost 54% of
nurses are overweight or obese. Fifty-three percent of these nurses report that
they are overweight but lack the motivation to make lifestyle changes. Why?
Nurses are great care takers of everyone else but statistic
show they do not always do the same for themselves. They tend to nurture others
while putting themselves last. Because of this, obesity is becoming an epidemic
in the field of nursing as well. Long erratic hours, lack of rest, and the inability
to stop for a decent meal all contribute.
Nurses 4 Ever Fit™ wants to help change that! July 1st 2019 kicks
off the Nurses 4 Ever Fit™ Challenge. Nurse from all over the are encouraged to
choose a health goal and engage in health-related activities related to that goal
for the entire month of July.
In an effort to increase awareness around self-care for
nurses, participants of the #nurses4everfirchallenge will do the following:
- Choose a health-related goal. (exercises,
healthy eating, rest, relaxation etc.)
- Every time you partake in that health-related
goal, you will tag Nurses 4 Ever Fit™ on IG or FB with the
#nurses4everfitchallenge stating what you are doing or sharing a picture to
encourage others.
- The nurse with the most hashtags at the
end of the month will win!
What will the winner receive?
- A interview and feature in the Nurses 4
Ever Fit™ Code YOU! blog. This feature will highlight your wellness journey and
your endeavors as a nurse.
- Exclusive Nurses 4 Ever Fit™ Gear
- A surprise gift from one of our
sponsors.
So what are you waiting for? It’s never too late. Formulate
a health goal and get started. You have to take care of you first. You’re are
worth it!
I have a cholesterol level of 250. I’m so ashamed and scared. I’m participating in the challenge with goals of healthy eating and exercising. I will be up by six am tomorrow to power walk 3 laps in the morning on my days off and three laps in the evening after work.
How has it been going so far? No need to be ashamed. We all have ares we can improve in.
I’m ready
Let’s do it!!!!