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tarafromuk
tarafromuk Posts: 4
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It is such a struggle eating well when your on nights. I find the first and last night hard as I am up for so much of the 24 hours. I finished nights this morning and had two breakfasts before I even went to sleep!

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  • mccarol1956
    mccarol1956 Posts: 422 Member
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    It is hard for me on the day after my last shift. I think its easiest to just come home eat a light snack and go take a nap. It helps me alot. Even if I only sleep for 3-4 hours I am not as hungry when I wake up that way and can keep on track.
  • camcguire63
    camcguire63 Posts: 8 Member
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    I'm trying something new to curb my voracious appetite on nights I work. I'm eating every three hours - something healthy and quick. I've noticed if I don't do this I get incredibly hungry, get off work, and eat everything in the pantry. I'm sick of this cycle and I've put on lots of weight!!!!
  • hula808
    hula808 Posts: 224 Member
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    Hi all, I'm new to this group (LPN) and relatively new to MFP (8 days).

    I'm doing my first night shift tonight while on MFP diet program .
    I've decided to eat my dinner within my allotted calories before I go to work tonight and then bring my " breakfast" with me ( probably eat it around 4am) and 2 snacks (oranges), which will go into tomorrows food diary.
    Hopefully this will work...its kindda tough

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