Any night workers about?

MaisieDW
MaisieDW Posts: 9 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi,

Firstly apologies that my first post is asking for help.

I work 2 night shifts 8pm-8am per week, on a rota basis and they aren't always consecutive. I'm struggling to work out how to spread my calorie allowance out.

Any ideas would be great.

Thanks
MaisieDW

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  • huntersB
    huntersB Posts: 6
    Hi! I feel your pain! I'm a nurse and I work 3 12hour shifts each week. My days are sometimes split up too. The best approach I have found is to start all my days when I wake up. So whether it be 5 a.m. or 5p.m. that's when I start my calories over. Just try different ways and see what works for you. Some friends at work start their calories over at midnight.
    As far as exercising...I look at my calendar at the beginning of the week and go ahead and pick out the days I can exercise. It helps knowing ahead of time what my plans are :)
    Good luck to you. Feel free to add me as a friend!
  • MaisieDW
    MaisieDW Posts: 9 Member
    I thought about that but if say I work Monday night, I'll have breakfast and lunch, have a nap in the afternoon then have a light meal before work. After finishing work I'll go to bed after shredding then get up at 11ish.

    I think my problem is because I'm awake longer on the Tuesday and that's where I'm struggling to space my meals out.

    Thanks for some other options
  • yesthistime
    yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/508-night-crawlers
  • MaisieDW
    MaisieDW Posts: 9 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/508-night-crawlers

    Thanks for the link, I've joined and will have a look at the threads.
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