Night Shift RN looking for friends and support
Flirtin_With_Disaster
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After 21 years on night shift and 5 kids I've managed to pack on the pounds. I've got at least. 60 pounds to lose and was hoping for some new friends and lots of support and encouragement from people who are in the same boat I am in. Please feel free to add me.
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Im in a slightly different boat but also work shifts so know what havoc that plays on the body and food plans. Ill send a request
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I am a truck driver and I try to pack healthy snacks n food, protein bars, it helps me stay focus0
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I"ve been on nights for 8 years as a RN as well, sent a request0
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I'm an LPN and work different shifts, mainly a switch between 12hr nights and 8hr days. I have 4 children and find most of my focus is on them. I decided it was time to get serious about taking care of my health! A healthy Mom is a happy Mom! I'm sort of fumbling my way through at the moment, seeing how it goes. I've never been find of having to track calories, counting things eye, it all feels overwhelming and tedious, but with this app it looks like all I need to do is simply put in what I eat and adjust accordingly to where Im at with my goals. Anyway, happy to chat and share support with a fellow nurse! 0
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Thanks for the add!!
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Thanks for the add!!
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I have worked nights for 17 years! I have lost 25 lbs and have about that much more to go and it such a struggle. So glad to find someone that understands the struggle!!
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It is hard girl but we can do this!!0
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I have worked nights for 17 years! I have lost 25 lbs and have about that much more to go and it such a struggle. So glad to find someone that understands the struggle!!
Melissakimmer42015 wrote: »I'm an LPN and work different shifts, mainly a switch between 12hr nights and 8hr days. I have 4 children and find most of my focus is on them. I decided it was time to get serious about taking care of my health! A healthy Mom is a happy Mom! I'm sort of fumbling my way through at the moment, seeing how it goes. I've never been find of having to track calories, counting things eye, it all feels overwhelming and tedious, but with this app it looks like all I need to do is simply put in what I eat and adjust accordingly to where Im at with my goals. Anyway, happy to chat and share support with a fellow nurse!kimmer42015 wrote: »I'm an LPN and work different shifts, mainly a switch between 12hr nights and 8hr days. I have 4 children and find most of my focus is on them. I decided it was time to get serious about taking care of my health! A healthy Mom is a happy Mom! I'm sort of fumbling my way through at the moment, seeing how it goes. I've never been find of having to track calories, counting things eye, it all feels overwhelming and tedious, but with this app it looks like all I need to do is simply put in what I eat and adjust accordingly to where Im at with my goals. Anyway, happy to chat and share support with a fellow nurse!
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Come on! We have got this!!0
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i use to work as a night nurse but switched to days... but kept the bad habits of eating and sleeping.
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Just discovered this feed and I'm so excited because I'm a night shift RN too and I struggle having a balanced diet while working. Trying to work on healthy eating, good habits and a balanced nutrition. Especially working in a surgical cardiac unit!0
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xxoneluckygirlxx wrote: »i use to work as a night nurse but switched to days... but kept the bad habits of eating and sleeping.
Yea the habits are hard to break. Even when I'm off I continue to stay up until the wee hours of the morning and graze all night. Lol!!0 -
bunchesofoats wrote: »Just discovered this feed and I'm so excited because I'm a night shift RN too and I struggle having a balanced diet while working. Trying to work on healthy eating, good habits and a balanced nutrition. Especially working in a surgical cardiac unit!
It is extremely hard to stay on track at night. Your food choices are limited. Co workers are always ordering out which tempts you and so you eat like crap then go home and sleep while your body concerts all those extra calories to adipose tissue :-) a lot of times I eat when we are slow or to stay awake which is a very bad habit indeed. Welcome aboard!!0 -
I work nights too. My coworkers spend the night ordering out, eating cakes and junk food and stuff. I know it's hard, but with a little restraint, it's possible!
It does require a bit of planning ahead, however. I work in NYC, where everyone thinks it's a 24 hour city, but I work in Brooklyn where the the only things open are 7-11 and McDonald's.
I take the morning of my last day and cook a few day's food, refrigerate or freeze. Take a bunch of small meals and small healthy snacks.
Just to point out, I've lost more than 50 of the 75lbs I've lost while working nights, so it is possible!0 -
There is a Night Shift Thread that has been on-going for quite a while so be on the lookout for it as they have been a good source of support for fellow night shifters.0
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I work nights too. My coworkers spend the night ordering out, eating cakes and junk food and stuff. I know it's hard, but with a little restraint, it's possible!
It does require a bit of planning ahead, however. I work in NYC, where everyone thinks it's a 24 hour city, but I work in Brooklyn where the the only things open are 7-11 and McDonald's.
I take the morning of my last day and cook a few day's food, refrigerate or freeze. Take a bunch of small meals and small healthy snacks.
Just to point out, I've lost more than 50 of the 75lbs I've lost while working nights, so it is possible!
Congratulations on such an awesome weight loss! That is truly inspiring. I'm so impressed with people that can be that diligent for that long. Your right with some planning it is possible. I tend to buy a lot of prepackaged foods simply for convenience and you know exactly how many calories your putting in your mouth.0 -
juliet3455 wrote: »There is a Night Shift Thread that has been on-going for quite a while so be on the lookout for it as they have been a good source of support for fellow night shifters.
Thanks! I'll see if I can find it. It makes it so much easier when you have people who understand where your coming from.0 -
I work nights too,but in a supermarket,plays havoc with your eating habits.0
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Congratulations on such an awesome weight loss! That is truly inspiring. I'm so impressed with people that can be that diligent for that long. Your right with some planning it is possible. I tend to buy a lot of prepackaged foods simply for convenience and you know exactly how many calories your putting in your mouth.
Thanks. My first time around working nights, I wasn't able to lose anything. When this time came around I was concerned - I read a lot about how it was harder at night. It appears to nto be as bad as I may have thought.
Been there with the prepackaged foods as well. Once you start getting used to logging and start actually weighing, you'll know as well what you're putting in your mouth.
And, well, how much better it is (tasting and nutritionally).
Not to mention cheaper.
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I'm a night nurse 7p-7a, on a busy surgical unit. Snacking and quick bites have helped me gain a bunch:(0
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I'm in the same boat here! It's so hard because sometimes your eating on the run and shoveling garbage in your mouth just to quite the rumbling.0
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How are my night shifters doing out there? I've got 45 more pounds to go. This logging every bite of food is getting so old but is the only way to make yourself accountable. I can honestly say I was astounded at the amount of calories I was consuming through mindless eating.0
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Well my wife is a night shift RN and we have five kids. Add me if you would like. Jason0
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Hey! I work straight nights as a Transplant RN. I pick up day shifts. I am having a hard time finding time to exercise d/t being tired so often. I'm currently working on improving this. I would love to add friends who are having similar problems with counting calories on night shift (whether to count the whole shift as my "day" or if I should start/stop at midnight. :-) I have lost about 179 lbs in the past five years. I would love to finish my journey once and for all and lose my last 40 lbs. I wish you the best of luck on your journey!0
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Hey! I work straight nights as a Transplant RN. I pick up day shifts. I am having a hard time finding time to exercise d/t being tired so often. I'm currently working on improving this. I would love to add friends who are having similar problems with counting calories on night shift (whether to count the whole shift as my "day" or if I should start/stop at midnight. :-) I have lost about 179 lbs in the past five years. I would love to finish my journey once and for all and lose my last 40 lbs. I wish you the best of luck on your journey!
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Hey! I work straight nights as a Transplant RN. I pick up day shifts. I am having a hard time finding time to exercise d/t being tired so often. I'm currently working on improving this. I would love to add friends who are having similar problems with counting calories on night shift (whether to count the whole shift as my "day" or if I should start/stop at midnight. :-) I have lost about 179 lbs in the past five years. I would love to finish my journey once and for all and lose my last 40 lbs. I wish you the best of luck on your journey!Hey! I work straight nights as a Transplant RN. I pick up day shifts. I am having a hard time finding time to exercise d/t being tired so often. I'm currently working on improving this. I would love to add friends who are having similar problems with counting calories on night shift (whether to count the whole shift as my "day" or if I should start/stop at midnight. :-) I have lost about 179 lbs in the past five years. I would love to finish my journey once and for all and lose my last 40 lbs. I wish you the best of luck on your journey!
Hey! I start and stop my day at midnight. It just makes life easier for me since I work nights.0 -
I'm a night shift RN, as well. Working crazy hours makes it really hard to stay on track sometimes. As for the schedule of calorie counts, I've tried it every way imaginable, but I have found the best luck by keeping track from midnight to midnight (what others would consider a normal calendar day). I'm also looking for some new friends to help me out and keep me motivated--please feel free to add me.0
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Great! Feel free to add on me. I love new friends especially those in the same boat as me. We could all use a little extra support on this journey.0
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I am a night shifter nurse in germany!
To many people my diary is confusing because i use german, dutch and english language!
If anyone is willing to take their chances with me, i would be happy to have some new friends!0
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