Graveyards!!

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sweetserenity247
sweetserenity247 Posts: 91 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hi everyone!! :)
I have been on and off the app for the past year, but finally committed to getting healthy after birth of my now, almost 2 year old! I ran my first half marathon before the baby and would love to reach my goal of running a full one. Starting again is rough when I work 10hr graveyard shifts. Lack of sleep and crazy eating schedule makes for bad diet! Hit over 30 days now and need ideas for easy meal plans I can prepare ahead on my days off. Also not losing weight like I hoped so would love motivation and support! Lets do this! Feel free to add me :)

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  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    YOU CAN DO THIS!
  • sweetserenity247
    sweetserenity247 Posts: 91 Member
    Thank you!
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 19,117 Member
    Graveyards suck!! I did them for years. I used to turn my day backwards, have a 'dinner' like meal before work, have a lunch type meal during and then have something light like an omelette or a toastie when I got home and relaxed before sleeping. I don' know how you work it, but I used to be up and about hours before work, and would go to bed within an hour or so of getting home, so that's what really worked for me.
  • lacroyx
    lacroyx Posts: 5,754 Member
    I've been working graveyard for a few years and have lost a bit. My biggest piece of advice is make sure you get consistent sleep. I know it's even harder with a child but sleep is very important. I found when I lack sleep, I tend to over eat and didn't bother exercising since I was too tired.
  • Sho0gy_D
    Sho0gy_D Posts: 108 Member
    lacroyx wrote: »
    I've been working graveyard for a few years and have lost a bit. My biggest piece of advice is make sure you get consistent sleep. I know it's even harder with a child but sleep is very important. I found when I lack sleep, I tend to over eat and didn't bother exercising since I was too tired.

    That is true! Personally, I try to keep the same schedule for meals and sleep during my work nights
  • sweetserenity247
    sweetserenity247 Posts: 91 Member
    @Alatariel75 -@lacroyx - I am basically up for couple hours after getting home and rest when she rests and up again for few hours before work but I like the idea of eating breakfast when I get home as a lighter meal. Ill try that! Thank you both!
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