Hi all,
I have been working night shift now for over 10 years and as soon as my working nights come my diet and exercise are out the window. Does anyone have any suggestions for light filling meals to eat at work and healthy snacks. I dont think I eat enough at work and then just crave lots of buttery jammy toast when I get home.
Any help appreciated.

I don't work night shift, but I find it incredibly helpful to pack enough food to go through the day at work. I pack little containers of healthy items. I take quinoa porridge (found the recipe here on mfp) and fruit for breakfast. I take a whole bag full of items for lunch and snacking...sometimes tuna, egg salad, PB and J, cut veggies, fruits, Greek yogurt, almonds.

If I didn't take enough along, I would be more tempted to eat the goodies that are always sitting around at work.

Hi I'm Genni and I am an RN in hospice/palliative care and I also work in an occ health clinic. I'm also in school part time, studying to be an FNP. So far I really love this site and this group! Life is stressful and busy but there is always a reason to smile! I am looking to lose 20-25 lbs by my birthday in December! I would love to trade recipes and workout tips with y'all! Feel free to add me, we can motivate one another. :-)

Hi! I'm Brit and I'm a new graduate working in med-surg as a float RN! I gained 35 pounds during nursing school and am ready to lose that weight and more. My overall goal is to lose 60 pounds by my 25th birthday in January. I also work the night shift. I've learned to pack my own snacks and drink tons of water to avoid the plunge into unhealthy snacking at the nurse's stations. Nurses stash candy everywhere! Denser vegetables like broccoli and green beans seem to be the best option for satisfying me over long hours where it is difficult to get a break and you feel tempted to chomp down a quick cookie. And of course sitting down to eat a complete meal. My dream nursing goal is to serve internationally with Doctor's Without Borders, but I have lots to learn and experience first. I am going on a month long medical trip next Summer to Peru. And then after getting two years experience, I want to serve with Mercy Ships.

Hey there I'm a Neonatal ICU nurse...Lvl 3 ...have been for 15 years and I absolutely love my job! I've worked 12 hour nights since 96 (was a NICU tech in school received my BSN in 97) . Currently planning to do the MSNe to PhD program so that I can teach in a BSN program after I retire from the unit . I have a 19 yr old daughter who is a university sophomore and she makes this momma proud! She wants to be a university professor. My coworkers are always bringing in good stuff and parents love to treat us to baked goods of the dessert variety lol...no wonder I need to lose 60 pounds ! My goal is to lose weight and be a healthier me...:bigsmile:

Hi, I have been an RN for almost 10 years, I tried a little of everything, but have been in the NICU for the last 5 years. I love it. I have 6 kids and the last 5 were born in the space of 8 yrs. I kept a few pounds with each one. Plus, I love food. I have already lost about 10lbs, and have 35ish more to go. My husband and I have our 10 year wedding anniversary next June and we are doing a vow renewal, I'd love to fit back into my wedding dress. I'd love to have a bunch of MFP friends to keep me motivated. Feel free to add me!

Good Morning All,

My name is James and I am Masters prepared Nurse. I am currently the Chief Nursing Officer for a Rehab facility located in the DFW Metroplex. I have a goal to lose weight and to increase awareness among my staff to the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and weight. Since, beginning my personal program, I have lost 25 pounds and a total of 8 inches. I will no longer feel that I am a bigot when I educate patients on the importance of a healthy diet and losing weight. It is certainly a pleasure to be among greats within the community and look forward to hearing from each of you.

Hello! My name is Kanika and I have been a RN for 8 years. I currently work on a med-surg unit doing 12hr shifts. I am a wife, mother of 2, and also serve as a missionary at my church. I struggle with type 2 diabetes and currently following a low carb diet. My goal is to get fit and reduce my HGBA1c and control my sugars by diet and exercise.

Hello all, I've been nursing for 10 years. Three years on a multi organ transplant unit and the last 7 in neuro/trauma ICU. 12 hr days and nights but lots of days off as a 0.7. My job helps with my weight goals as it is very physical and we often miss our meal breaks. On my days off do Jillian Michaels videos and take care of my 3 year old.

Hi Brit

I love new grad RN. I just retired from a teaching hospital where I precepted nursing students and new grads. You have hit the nail on the head of why most nurses are over weight. The stress of the job which is hidden causes us to eat treats. With our cortisol levels already high, gaining weight is inevitable. I gained fifty pounds over the years. Now that I am away from bedside I hope to get back to being healthy. I know several docs who went to Doctors without borders and If I were younger well you know the rest. If I can be of any help and support be it diet or job let me know.

Constance

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