Any other 3rd shift people out there??

Hey there,
I can't say that I'm overly sure what 3rd shift is but I know how it can feel to work some pretty unsociable hours. Sometimes we just need to look at how well we're doing just by reaching for that healthier lifestyle, that might help motivate you just enough to push yourself to the gym when your motivation is running low!

Giving 110% will get you 110% back in return, you got this!!!!

All the best,
Adam

nsonon wrote: »

I work 11pm to 7am. My only time to sleep is while my kids are at school...so 830-3. I leave for work by 930pm. Add in there sports practices, dinner, housework....it's hard for me to stay motivated. Because when I do have a break all I want to do is sleep! I just started doing Zumba so I'm going to try sticking with that for now as best as I can.

11pm - 7am is my usual shift too!
It can be hard to fit life around it sometimes right? It sounds like you're doing awesome al the same!!

Finding the motivation can be a little tough sometimes but if you dig deep enough, it's always there!! You got this!

Adam

Though I don't have children, I work 2am -10am. Prepping food is a must to help with portion control. Having ready to eat fruits and veggies. I joined a gym that's on my way home so I have no excuse not to go. Ugh, lol...just getting at least 30 minutes a day helps. Parking far from the grocery store or mall or taking stairs more often. Every little bit helps.

I am a mother of 2 (2 yr old and 6 yr old) on 3rd shift 11p to 7 am
And I'm all over the place! This lady year I have gained 30-35 but the winter is the worst time to Motivate me!

I bought a Fitbit to see how many steps I was taking a day and it was all bad news.

I work either 8pm -8am, 12pm -12am, or 7am-5pm with a 3 hour commute one way. I also struggle with finding time to exercise as my work days easily turn into 20 hour days on the 3 consecutive days that I work.
After careful planning, this coming week I am joining a 24 hour fitness center next door to the hospital that I work at and will leave an hour earlier than normally on the 1st night of my rotation to do my workout and then do my next workout on the morning after I work my 3rd night. Then I shouldn't have any problem working in a couple more workouts through the 4 days that I am off.

The most important is to get enough sleep, as far as the workouts, I think your busy enough. A brisk walk is the best workout there is as far as I am concerned. Try to eat as healthy as possible and make sure your getting enough sleep, those are the main things you need to keep up with your demanding life. Good Luck

I work 7- 7.30 12.5 hr shifts either day or night, both can be in the same week. Day followed by night followed by day, 2 days 1 night, night on night off night on etc combinations vary, only work 3 shift a week, any of the 7. Motivation can be hard for exercise some weeks depending on the combination. Go to the gym when l can or feel motivated. Tend to pick at food, Sleep according to fitbit l average 3- 6 hrs good sleep at a time. No wonder l feel so tired. Luckily children are old enough to sort themselves out. No change in weight for ages now, want to lose 5-10lb more. Lost 20 lb so far.