Group: New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself

New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 1539, Messages: 27038

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graveyard shift munchies!!!!! help

screamcat
screamcat
Posts: 2
Joined: 2003/09/29
United States
2003/09/29, 05:47 AM
I have been on a 6 month hiatus from the gym, gained 8-9 lbs since then. Last week, for 3 days, was my first week back. This weekend was pretty tough for me, recovery wise (overdid my lats/shoulders bit) . I work 12hr overnight shift and only sleep for 5 hours during this time. So for 21 hours you can imagine my eating habits aren't great...well, in general...talk about serious overnight munchies (even though I had a Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. Any suggestions?
azredhead57
azredhead57
Posts: 1,651
Joined: 2003/04/11
United States
2003/09/29, 03:22 PM
No matter what kind of shift you have you need to eat about 6 small meals/snacks of good quality food. Figure out your daily caloric need and divide by 6, then use that number as a guide for making up your meals. My husband works 12 hour shifts with no breaks. He takes 5 or 6 meals with him and manages to eat them every 2-3 hours. Things like tuna, whole wheat crackers and an apple-chicken, brown rice and broccoli-string cheese sticks and a piece of fruit, etc. It takes pre-planning, but it can be done.

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dakota68
dakota68
Posts: 22
Joined: 2003/11/10
United States
2003/11/12, 05:40 PM
yeah bring the food with you and have it all set up for 5 to 6 meals, and if you cant keep the munchies at bay try fiber with coffee.(no table sugar and no sugar in coffee)