anyone work overnights?

humblemonkey

Hey there MFPeeps...

So does anyone here work overnights? I have days where I get up with my daughter at 7, maybe get an hour nap in and work all night (no sleeping) until 8 the next morning... in this case, d I increase my calories? Days where I don't get the gym in, 1200 calories for 24 hours just doesn't seem enough. I am starving to the point of feeling nauseous by the time I get home from work.

Side note... What are some good low in calorie yet filling "snacks" when you are on the go?

I have been doing a flatbread with laughing cow cheese, apples, apples with almond butter (IF i have the calories), broccoli with low cal italian dressing, and light cheese sticks... but most of those aren't very "filling" or like the apple with almond butter-- very high in cals.

lindaloo1213

I work 9pm-6am. I sleep about 1-2 hours while my 2yo naps a day as well. I don't eat more because I would gain. I start my tracking from the time I wake until the time I sleep. Fresh veggies and fruit are best for me because they take a long time to chew and are pretty filling.

humblemonkey

how do you go 24 hours with 1 hours sleep on just 1200 calories? im struggling!

RodaRose

Eat more on the days with no sleep and a little less on days when you do get sleep so that your daily calories average out over the week.

Rob_in_MI

I usually have a snack when I get up, 3ish, then eat dinner with the fam at 7. I eat a lunch around 3 am and that's all until I get up. I eat the same calories regardless of my schedule.

Sorchya

what time do you have your last food before the end of your night shift? It may be too long an interval. I know for myself if it is one of those nights that I do not get a break I feel absolutely queasy by morning.

humblemonkey

a typical day where i didnt work the night before plays out like:
up with daughter, eat bfast (maybe egg whites ad veggies, cereal, or yogurt)
small lunch around 2
if i go in at 11, i have dinner with my family around 6.
go to the gym
snack like fruit or something on the way to work
then work 11-7:30, where i eat around 3 and a snack around 5.

Even when I eat just fruit. if i go in at 7 and can't hit the gym beforehand, i am struggling to maintain 1200 or less calories.