We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Time to start new..but need help

k_moore0221
k_moore0221 Posts: 2
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I will be the first to admit that I have a food addiction. I am always thinking about what and when I am going to eat next. My start weight is 187 lbs. My ultimate goal is 150 but one step at a time. I would like to just see a couple of pounds a week and I would be happy. Hey, have to start somewhere.

My biggest problem is that I work the overnight shift with days off during the week. On those days off I switch from being awake nights to days to spend time with my kids. Then during the week I only sleep about 5 hours tops. Does anyone have any suggestions as to when I should be eating breakfast, lunch and dinner and the snacks because I feel like I am eating all the time just because the "time" tells me to. Thanks to all and I hope this journey will have a positive outcome

Replies

  • Loulouslim
    Loulouslim Posts: 29
    Hi

    I have also joined today and feel like its a big hill to climb. I wish you all the luck and if you want to be friends so that we can keep each other motivated that would be nice

    Take care

    Loulouslim
    Kent, England
  • victoriavvi
    victoriavvi Posts: 13 Member
    I work nights also. My problem is that I don't have "breakfast". I just have lunch and dinner and go to bed. I'm trying to eat more frequently and just smaller portions so I don't feel so hungry. At work I snack on veggies and fruit throughout the day. At home I do the same. I've noticed the weight loss already.
    My biggest problem is that I work the overnight shift with days off during the week. On those days off I switch from being awake nights to days to spend time with my kids. Then during the week I only sleep about 5 hours tops. Does anyone have any suggestions as to when I should be eating breakfast, lunch and dinner and the snacks because I feel like I am eating all the time just because the "time" tells me to. Thanks to all and I hope this journey will have a positive outcome
  • k_moore0221
    k_moore0221 Posts: 2
    I have noticed that I do the same thing. I make dinner for my family and eat with them then my lunch at work. I will keep the snacking thing in mind! Thanks so much!
This discussion has been closed.

Categories