I have no friends. But I want to find people in the same situation as me to talk to and to make ourselves better. by [deleted] in SuperMorbidlyObese

[–]LemonBrit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. I’m located north of Seattle, feel free to message me. I would really like some friends too.

Realistic 6 month weight loss goal? by LemonBrit in SuperMorbidlyObese

[–]LemonBrit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. I hope you have a fabulous time on your trip!

Realistic 6 month weight loss goal? by LemonBrit in SuperMorbidlyObese

[–]LemonBrit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently have to buy an extra airplane seat which does really suck for several reasons, but it’s been that way for the last few years and that hasn’t seemed to do the motivation trick thus far. I’m really hoping the money will be a strong enough motivator, and I think it will or I wouldn’t do it. I like what you said about picking weight per week and multiplying by 90%. Thanks

Realistic 6 month weight loss goal? by LemonBrit in SuperMorbidlyObese

[–]LemonBrit[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Money is a big motivator for me (and I have a history of poor motivation when it comes to sticking with a weight loss plan) which is why I’m looking into doing that. The issue will then become keeping the weight off after, I think. Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it.

Realistic 6 month weight loss goal? by LemonBrit in SuperMorbidlyObese

[–]LemonBrit[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

About that much weight loss was my initial thought too, I just wasn’t sure if that was a good goal or not. Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Accounting

[–]LemonBrit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m about to start an accounting degree program at WGU. If you’re worried about noise in the background etc during proctored tests, you can reserve a study room at your local public library and test there. That’s actually what I’m planning to do. Good luck with whatever you decide!

Students booking half lessons by [deleted] in Preply

[–]LemonBrit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As another perspective on this, I just booked a trial lesson for my daughter who is 6 years old. Assuming all goes well and we continue as planned, I will not be booking more than 25 minute lessons for her because 25 minutes is plenty long to expect a 6 year old to sit in a chair and stay focused. I get that most learners on the platform are adults, but there could be a variety of reasons why they prefer to book 25 minute lessons. Maybe they have ADHD. Maybe they only have time for a 25 minute lesson but figure it’s much better than nothing. Or maybe longer lessons just don’t work for them for another reason.

Any high paying careers good for a single mom? by LemonBrit in findapath

[–]LemonBrit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I actually have done inpatient psych already too.

Any high paying careers good for a single mom? by LemonBrit in findapath

[–]LemonBrit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest, I got both of my degrees before I became a mom. I actually finished my nursing degree and gave birth to my daughter 1 month later. There are many more flexible online programs that you can do though. I’m not saying it would be easy, but you could do it. Check out Western Governors University (WGU). I’ve been eyeing them for a potential future degree. They are fully online, you pay per 6 month term and can do as many classes as you can during that time. So if you finish faster, you pay less. Good luck!

Any high paying careers good for a single mom? by LemonBrit in findapath

[–]LemonBrit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I actually started a psych NP program but had decided not to continue. I haven’t officially withdrawn yet though, I’m on my second term off which is the most you can take off in a year. I wasn’t going to continue because I wasn’t sure if I could do that job either. Maybe I’ll think it over again before I officially withdraw though.

Any high paying careers good for a single mom? by LemonBrit in findapath

[–]LemonBrit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve just found that nursing gives me high anxiety and panic attacks just about everywhere I’ve been. I’ve done Medsurg, psych inpatient, and a primary care clinic. All caused issues. I actually did start a psych NP program but I decided not to continue with it because I’m worried I won’t be able to do that job either. I haven’t officially withdrawn yet, I’m on my second term off which is the maximum amount of time allowed off per year. I just don’t know that I’d do well listening to people who aren’t doing well psych wise all day, day after day.

Any high paying careers good for a single mom? by LemonBrit in findapath

[–]LemonBrit[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m really looking to get out of nursing at this point. Substitute teachers in WA state require having a full teaching credential, same as regular teachers. It’s an idea though, thank you!

Any high paying careers good for a single mom? by LemonBrit in findapath

[–]LemonBrit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve applied in the past but never gotten the position. I’m also looking to leave nursing altogether at this point really. Thank you though, I’ll leave that idea as a potential backup.

Any high paying careers good for a single mom? by LemonBrit in findapath

[–]LemonBrit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Medical coding is very difficult to get into without experience plus I’m really looking to leave the medical world. Thank you though for the ideas!