no energy after these 12 hr shifts

stephspinoza

Need motivation! Help. ..

Lowell_Zapata

Hi....I, too am working shifts...Nights 6-6. They dra-a-a-a-ag me down too. I only survive by getting away from my work area and walking briskly! If it's possible for you, try it!
Lowell

stephspinoza

Thanks, i also work 7 to 7.... its such a drag,but stick to my diet, wen i hav no energy to workout @Lowell_Zapata‌

matthewlembke

I know the feeling. I get slammed with 12 hours shifts a few times a week sometimes

stephspinoza

I do it 5 days out the week @matthewlembke‌

stephanieluvspb

I work 12 hour shifts 7p-7a three nights a week. I'm a psych RN so the nurses station is completely closed off with a locked door, so when I have slow time......IF I have slow time, I'll do crunches, squats, calf lifts, ect lol other than that I just go to the gym on my day off. You dont have to go to the gym daily

CaliforniaRower

I'm an entrepreneur, so at certain times of year (now) I do 12-15 hour days, weeks straight at a time. A yoga teacher taught me this trick: Sit upright; breathe in through your mouth until you can't hold more air. Hold it for a count of 8. Let it out through your nose. Repeat 6-10 times. It brings oxygen to your brain and heart. Really works!

stephspinoza

Thanks 4 the tips

shelbymikszath1

Join my motivation group, we are here to motivate eachother!

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/104407-get-and-give-motivation

runfoorun

I work 10 hr shifts. I carry around a bottle of caffeine pills and around 30 min before the end of my shift I take one. It gives me enough pep to go to the gym and/or get a run in plus all my other morning duties.

matthewlembke

stephspinoza wrote: »

I do it 5 days out the week @matthewlembke‌

Yea that's too much for me lol. During the busy season i sometimes am putting in 72 hour weeks, but this is my slow season and I am enjoy 45-50

Rebecca131517

I'm with you guys - how exhausting is waking at 6 am, driving an hour to and from work (traffic permitting!) then not getting home until 7pm. Not fun, very draining. I just want to get back to how I felt in university! I was in the best shape of my life for 4 years. Now is the time! xxx

benboyd85

I take a supplement with B vitamins in it, and it really helps with my energy level, especially on days when I am working 10-12 hr shifts.

billbrown72

12 hour shift for last 13 years...2 days then 2 nights...lately I have been making sure to hit my 10000 step pedometer goal and force myself to gym everyday

rosnigetsfit

Then focus on your food intake. Make sure to stay on a deficit.

matttucker2015

I'm right there with y'all. These shifts are brutal. Green tea, honey, skinny vanilla lattes, and lots of protien are your best friends. You can do it! Add me for support.