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Overnight worker trying to put on more weight

EdnerJR
EdnerJR Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
What techniques have worked for yal? I feel like I can never get the amount of meals I need since I sleep most of the day.

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  • ijsantos2005
    ijsantos2005 Posts: 306 Member
    You could try drinking more calories.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    I'm not sure how working over night and sleeping during the day is any different to working during the day and sleeping at night.

    The number of meals is not important, the total calorie intake is. Plan your meals beforehand so you know you meet whatever calorie goal you have - choose calorie dense foods, drinks, try and fit snacks in where possible if you can't take time for a proper meal.
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    Consistently consume more calories
  • FrustratedYoYoer
    FrustratedYoYoer Posts: 274 Member
    I used to have this problem also when I worked nights. Sorry, I don't have any tips for you. I would often have a humungous breakfast when I got in before going to sleep but yeah, it wasn't easy getting the calories in.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Doughnuts, ice cream, & PB are your friends.
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