We preach health… but then sell poison in the very place people come to heal. Enough with the “comfort food” excuse. That’s what people eat outside already, and it’s why so many end up here in the first place. Hospitals should be the last place reinforcing this vicious cycle. It’s time for a reset. Whole foods. Real fruit. Real vegetables. No more ultra-processed garbage disguised as “options.” And yes—pop should be gone. It’s poison. Period. If patients request junk, give them real food instead. They won’t be harmed by eating clean. In fact, it’s the only thing that will help. We need to stop normalizing what’s killing us. This will ruffle feathers, but truth usually does. Hospitals should be places of healing—not drive-thru extensions. #BecauseYourHealthMattersToo #HealthcareReform #WholeFoodsHealing #DitchTheJunk

Healthcare shifts are brutal… but so are YOU. Starting October 1st, we’re kicking off the Shift Strong Challenge—a month designed to build strength, resilience, and community together. Here’s the lineup: Week 1: Movement (Air Squats) 👉 100 air squats over the course of each shift (break them up however you need). 📸 Post your “squat pump-up” pic for accountability. Week 2: Nutrition (Shift Meals) 👉 Prep at least 2 shift-friendly meals using whole foods (no vending machines or gas station runs 🚫).📸 Share a photo of your meal prep containers. Week 3: Mindset (Gratitude) 👉 Write down 3 things you’re grateful for at the start or end of each shift. 📸 Post your gratitude list once this week. Week 4: Recovery (Mobility) 👉 Commit to 10 minutes of mobility/stretching after your longest shift. 📸 Share your favorite stretch or quick routine. ✅ How it works: - Each week, complete the challenge task. - Post your accountability in this group (photos, lists, or quick updates). - Every completed challenge = points toward the leaderboard. - Crush all 4 weeks → earn bragging rights + a special community shoutout. This isn’t about being perfect—it’s about showing up, staying consistent, and proving to yourself that even with crazy shifts, you CAN build habits that last. Who’s in for October? Drop a 🔥 “I’m in” below and let’s do this together! 👉 And don’t keep this to yourself—share this with your friends and colleagues in healthcare. Invite them to join the challenge and build this movement with us. The stronger we are together, the more lives we change.

Hello Med Shred Collective. 🚀💪 My name is Noel O. Kingsley, and I’m excited to be here as a Career Sourcing Specialist from the United States. My passion lies in helping professionals connect with the right opportunities and guiding them toward growth, clarity, and long-term career success. What drew me to this community is the unique blend of medicine, fitness, and lifestyle optimization, areas that I believe are deeply connected to both professional performance and personal well-being. In my own journey, I’ve seen how the right balance of career focus, health, and mindset can truly elevate someone’s path. I’d love to get to know all of you and hear your thoughts: 👉 What’s one habit (fitness, nutrition, or mindset) that has most transformed your personal or professional life? Looking forward to learning and growing together with this inspiring community. 🙌

I’m going to make this very clear for the last time: There is to be ZERO self-promotion in this community. Marketing agents, branding specialists, business coaches — whatever title you give yourselves — you are NOT welcome to use this space to push your services. From this point forward, I will remove each and every one of you. This community is NOT for you. It was built exclusively for healthcare professionals — nurses, doctors, EMTs, paramedics, and others working in the medical field. This is a place to connect, encourage, and support each other in living healthier, stronger lives. I am not paying anyone to “help me grow.” I am not hiring anyone. I’m not here to make money off this. I’m here because I care about my peers — about their fitness, nutrition, wellness, and well-being. That’s it. Period. Because of how out of hand this has gotten, I will soon require proof of licensure or employment in healthcare or EMS to join this group. The spammers have ruined it for everyone, and from here on out, if you’re not in healthcare, you’re gone. No one here cares about your branding business. Stop it. Respect the mission or remove yourself — otherwise, I will. coach Soat

Don’t go at it alone—reach out! Whether you’re aiming for your first 5K, training through busy shifts, or pushing for your next endurance milestone, we’re here to help. Between myself and coach Thies, you’ve got two coaches who live this lifestyle: - I’ve logged countless miles as an ultramarathon runner, finishing 50Ks, 50-milers, 100Ks, and even 100-mile races—while balancing life in EMS, nursing, and family. - Brad Thies brings his expertise as a certified trainer who has guided athletes and healthcare workers alike through customized, realistic training programs. And don’t forget—you can download our free Couch-to-5K and Couch-to-Half Marathon training plans right here in the Classroom. Perfect if you need a step-by-step roadmap to get started or to level up. Running has changed our lives—and we know it can change yours too. So if you need help building a plan, staying consistent, or just figuring out how to fit running into your crazy schedule, drop a comment or shoot us a message. coach Soat