no energy after these 12 hr shifts

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stephspinoza
stephspinoza Posts: 8
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Need motivation! Help. ..

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  • Lowell_Zapata
    Lowell_Zapata Posts: 32 Member
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    Hi....I, too am working shifts...Nights 6-6. They dra-a-a-a-ag me down too. I only survive by getting away from my work area and walking briskly! If it's possible for you, try it!
    Lowell
  • stephspinoza
    stephspinoza Posts: 8
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    Thanks, i also work 7 to 7.... its such a drag,but stick to my diet, wen i hav no energy to workout @Lowell_Zapata‌
  • matthewlembke
    matthewlembke Posts: 14 Member
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    I know the feeling. I get slammed with 12 hours shifts a few times a week sometimes
  • stephspinoza
    stephspinoza Posts: 8
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    I do it 5 days out the week :\@matthewlembke‌
  • stephanieluvspb
    stephanieluvspb Posts: 997 Member
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    I work 12 hour shifts 7p-7a three nights a week. I'm a psych RN so the nurses station is completely closed off with a locked door, so when I have slow time......IF I have slow time, I'll do crunches, squats, calf lifts, ect lol other than that I just go to the gym on my day off. You dont have to go to the gym daily :)
  • CaliforniaRower
    CaliforniaRower Posts: 187 Member
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    I'm an entrepreneur, so at certain times of year (now) I do 12-15 hour days, weeks straight at a time. A yoga teacher taught me this trick: Sit upright; breathe in through your mouth until you can't hold more air. Hold it for a count of 8. Let it out through your nose. Repeat 6-10 times. It brings oxygen to your brain and heart. Really works!
  • stephspinoza
    stephspinoza Posts: 8
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    Thanks 4 the tips
  • shelbymikszath1
    shelbymikszath1 Posts: 76 Member
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    Join my motivation group, we are here to motivate eachother!

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/104407-get-and-give-motivation
  • runfoorun
    runfoorun Posts: 314 Member
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    I work 10 hr shifts. I carry around a bottle of caffeine pills and around 30 min before the end of my shift I take one. It gives me enough pep to go to the gym and/or get a run in plus all my other morning duties.
  • matthewlembke
    matthewlembke Posts: 14 Member
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    stephspinoza wrote: »
    I do it 5 days out the week :\@matthewlembke‌

    Yea that's too much for me lol. During the busy season i sometimes am putting in 72 hour weeks, but this is my slow season and I am enjoy 45-50
  • Rebecca131517
    Rebecca131517 Posts: 1
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    I'm with you guys - how exhausting is waking at 6 am, driving an hour to and from work (traffic permitting!) then not getting home until 7pm. Not fun, very draining. I just want to get back to how I felt in university! I was in the best shape of my life for 4 years. Now is the time! xxx
  • benboyd85
    benboyd85 Posts: 60 Member
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    I take a supplement with B vitamins in it, and it really helps with my energy level, especially on days when I am working 10-12 hr shifts.
  • billbrown72
    billbrown72 Posts: 13 Member
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    12 hour shift for last 13 years...2 days then 2 nights...lately I have been making sure to hit my 10000 step pedometer goal and force myself to gym everyday
  • rosnigetsfit
    rosnigetsfit Posts: 569 Member
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    Then focus on your food intake. Make sure to stay on a deficit.
  • matttucker2015
    matttucker2015 Posts: 31 Member
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    I'm right there with y'all. These shifts are brutal. Green tea, honey, skinny vanilla lattes, and lots of protien are your best friends. You can do it! Add me for support.

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