Courtfrancesb Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Hello all- I'm a night shift nurse and I'm on day 22 of my first Whole30. I've been following the program per the rules and suggestions, and I've yet to experience this tiger blood that's promised. My meals seem adequate from what I've read, and my workouts are the same intensity and frequency as pre-whole30. Any night shifters out there experience a delay in their whole 30 progression? I'm still feeling relatively sluggish/sleepy, and even more so after my three shifts. I would love any suggestions you have for flipping schedules or some reassurance that I'll be feeling stronger/better/faster sometime soon. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeadowLily Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 The body pays a price for night shifting. I don't think anyone can promise Tiger Blood as a result of night shifts required by your noble profession. During the night shift, the body's sleep-wake rhythm requires you to be awake but the body is tired and less alert. The strongest desire to sleep is between midnight and 6 am and between 2 pm and 4 pm. The circadian sleep wake is regulated by our internal biologic clock located in the suprachiasmatic nuclei of the hypothalamus. Trying to sleep when your body wants you awake has consequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 This is really the classic Paleo/Whole30 article on night shift work: http://nomnompaleo.com/post/55156756199/surviving-the-night-shift Michele Tam worked as a night shift pharmacist for a decade. Also read her article about how, why, and when she quit the night shift: http://nomnompaleo.com/post/90787208973/independence-day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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