INTRODUCTIONS

muzichick

Thanks

It has taken me 2.5 years, but I am thrilled with the changes!

brendasteve

I just started working nights a few months ago ( 8p to 8a) and it has been a downword spiral since! I have gained almost 20 lbs, had a pulmonary embolism and now am so confused at how to lose weight on this shift (also sit at a desk most of the night) Any tips or advice on eating patterns or motivation anything would be appreciated! I feel so drained and tired during the day when i do wake up exercise is the last thing on my mind. And I know I need to just do it.

karen250d

Hello, fellow creatures of the night Just joined and the first thing I did was look for a night shift group. Thank you Dschnei475 for starting this group!! I have worked nights as an Emergency Clinician for 11 years now and recently gained back the rest of the weight I lost 3 years ago. Feeling bummed but wasn't really prepared for COVID and all the challenges that came with it. Thankfully, my family and I have been healthy but the lack of places to go, increased stress at work, and having my sleep cut because my daughter was out of day care really was a recipe for disaster. I work Wednesday and Thursday night 11 pm- 8:00 am, Friday 11 pm- 9:30 am, and Saturday night 9:30 pm- 8:30 am. Ever since my daughter stopped napping, I am awake 24 hours straight Wednesday. Thursday and Friday morning I am usually to wired to go to sleep until around 10:00 am then I am up to get her from school around 2:00 pm. During COVID I had to be up at 1:00, so my husband could go to work, which was really hard. Saturday and Sunday I go to sleep later (around 11, unless my husband has to go into work) and sleep until 4 or 5. I have lost 10-20+ lbs in the past, only to gain it back a few years later when life hits me sideways. Really need to get back on this horse but am looking for ways to "stress proof" my weight loss so I can get off this roller coaster!!