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Any nurse IF’ers out there?

Im a nurse and work three twelves. I don’t choose when my break is. They just send someone in to relieve me. Usually, that’s around 11:30-12:30. I just can’t get myself to fast until 8PM when I get home, so I eat lunch. Usually I end up eating when I get home too. THEN there’s the goddamn treats in the lounge I’ve been having a hard time saying no to. I’m having a hard time maintaining my schedule like I did when I worked 9-5 m-f. Any tips?

Answer

I’m not a nurse, but I’ve noticed the same issue when I work long days while traveling for work. Honestly not sure I have a great answer, just that you’re not alone!

You probably can crush out the entire day though. Would be about a 20 hour fast. Which the first couple times do suck. Maybe try it on a day off first, so you know you have a time you can pull the rip cord if the hunger gets too much? Then if you’ve done it you’ll know you can do it at work as well.