I have been working midnight shift, desk job for a little over a year now and it is about to ruin my health. I have gained 25 pounds alone just from, lack of sleep and exercise and could not seem to get motivated. I guess I got motivated when we had a new grand child come along about 5 months ago. I get to baby sit Rayna 3 to 4 times a week since I don't work during the day and it has inspired me to get back in shape so I can see this little girl grow up and and be part of her life. I figured if I stayed on this path of destruction I was on my years were going to go down fast. So I have within the last month started going back to the gym and tracking my food on this fitness pal site and it seems to be working good, as I have lost 18lbs in the first 29 days. I know it will go slower after the first 3 to 4 wks, but am motivated to see it through and get back in shape to be able to teach that little girl how to do some fun things.
I think this idea of people talking about their challenges with night shift or midnight shift is a real issue, because it turns your life upside down. I have been a morning person for over 50 years and now trying to convince my body clock this is supposed to be the other way around.
Well anyway, I just want to say good luck to anyone that has to deal with these issues and if there is anything I can do to help. Let me know.