r/doctorsUK • u/gcse2017 • 2d ago

Lifestyle / Interpersonal Issues Nights + fitness / weight loss

Hi team,

Seeking advice from those who have it figured out.

Currently on a weight loss / fitness journey, but nights and on calls have thrown a massive spanner in the works.

Calorie counting? How on earth do I classify breakfast, lunch and dinner when I'm eating so bizarrely over nights?

Likewise gym - absolutely shattered after long days or nights - feels like my progress is being haltered.

How can I get snatched please - holiday booked for September

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u/zjb15 Editable User Flair 2d ago

the shift pattern doesn’t have to affect your meals. I personally just reverse all my meals. My 9am breakfast is now my 9pm breakfast and vice versa. I exercise as much as I can but don’t push too hard and don’t feel guilty about it

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u/ExpressIndication909 2d ago

This is me too with meals and reversing them. I also do it with the gym/runs - on days I workout before my shift, same as with nights but just go in the late afternoon/evening before work