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~~Cheri~~
I am a 45 year old Paramedic at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL. Because my job is very sedentary(I work as an Occupational Health Paramedic from 11pm-7am) combined with 20 years working on a system status ambulance (which means we did not have stations to return to , we spent our 12-16 hour shifts in the ambulance and we never had scheduled breaks )my weight gain has gotten out of control.
While working on the ambulance, meals would always be "fast food" at whatever location I ...
I am a 45 year old Paramedic at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL. Because my job is very sedentary(I work as an Occupational Health Paramedic from 11pm-7am) combined with 20 years working on a system status ambulance (which means we did not have stations to return to , we spent our 12-16 hour shifts in the ambulance and we never had scheduled breaks )my weight gain has gotten out of control.
While working on the ambulance, meals would always be "fast food" at whatever location I was posted at. I tried numerous times to bring my meals to work, but most of my meals had to be microwaved and the local 7-11's weren't EMS friendly. (no heating up food unless you buy it in the store) So, it was easier to just drive through the McDonald's and get a quick meal. And since I work the overnight shift McDonald's were the only 24hr restaurants that were open and quick. I can count how many times I have gotten my meal and would have to eat enroute to an emergency call. ( Not the safest thing to do but you had to eat when you could)
I am absolutely disgusted with how I look and I how I feel. This is my second time around with Spark People. Last year, I joined in June and by September I had lost 30 lbs. But, due to some "stressors" in my life combined with the holidays and not being able to run in the cold weather , I have have gained all of the weight back. So, here we go again! But this time instead of having one workout buddy. I have a WHOLE team of people who want to accomplish the goal of not just looking healthier but eating healthier. I started a "fitness group" at my job and have quite a few people who are a strong support group. Hopefully, within the next three months I will have this weight OFF again and for good.
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Member Since: 6/19/2007
SparkPoints: 6,005
Fitness Minutes: 2,187
My Goals:
My goal is to lose 40 lbs again!
My Program:
My program consists of eating low calorie-low carb foods ( I try) Eliminating Coca-Cola well that has proved to be the hardest considering I am used to drinking at least one Coke a day. As soon as I get over the caffeine withdrawals life will be good.
Personal Information:
I am a Paramedic from Orlando, FL. I have been happily married to a wonderful man for the past 20 years. I have an 11- year-old son who I homeschool. I also own two businesses a billiard sales and service company and an online bookstore. And on top of all that I am attending VCC and finishing up my Hospitality Management degree. So, I guess you can say I wear many "hats" but you know what? I wouldn't have it any other way.........
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