After Returning To Work I Find My Self Hungry More Often ?!?

[krissy20 27]

Okay so I recently returned to work and I find that while at work I'm getting hungry more frequently? I'm not sure if it's due to the increase in activity and my body is metabolizing the food faster ? Oh FYI I'm an RN at a hospital so for 12 hours I am going constantly so I'm not sure if that's the reason and also I'm not able to actually sit down and eat so I'm just picking at my lunch here and there when I get a chance so just needed some feedback cause while I was at home I wasn't getting so hungry ?!?

[Katie713 423]

I have another friend here on this website, Iliana82 who is also an RN working long hours. Perhaps you could send her a quick message for some strategies in dealing with the unique aspects of working the diet while keeping up with your hectic schedule at work.

[krissy20 27]

Thanks she actually posted a similar thread !!!!

[Iliana82 84]

Yup I know exactly what you are describing. I had to increase my calories by adding avocados etc... Cause i was getting dizzy and weak. It's hard to eat and drink while at work especially on a busy night. What I do is I pack all of my lunches and Snacks and leave them nearby where I can grab them quick. We can't have food or drinks at the nurse station so I leave mines in our break room and go at least every 3 hrs. But I keep a Protein Bar in my jacket for those busy nights. It's hard, I am still trying to figure out a good system.

[Iliana82 84]

Thanks she actually posted a similar thread !!!!

Yup! The nightshift thread :-)

[nalasmom 14]

Thanks she actually posted a similar thread !!!!

how long did you guys have before going back to work? whats it going to be like going back to work after surgery? is it painful? i hardly have time to drink Water during a shift now. i too work 12s.