I work mid-nights... does this affect nutrition?

navarone · 08-20-2006, 06:58 PM

As the title says, i now work midnights ( 11:30pm - 8am ) and was wondering, will this affect how my body utilizes protien and carbs? I know it sounds weird to ask, but im curious, and if it does affect anything, can anyone help me with what i should eat? It is kind of hard to get alot of intake of healthier foods, but i usally prepare my meals before work, and goto work rdy with healthy foods. Im just wondering though, if this will effect me in any way working midnights.

Hybrid · 08-21-2006, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by navarone

As the title says, i now work midnights ( 11:30pm - 8am ) and was wondering, will this affect how my body utilizes protien and carbs? I know it sounds weird to ask, but im curious, and if it does affect anything, can anyone help me with what i should eat? It is kind of hard to get alot of intake of healthier foods, but i usally prepare my meals before work, and goto work rdy with healthy foods. Im just wondering though, if this will effect me in any way working midnights.

Not if you sleep during the day. Your bodys metabolism has no sense of time.

**DarkFalcon** · 08-21-2006, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hybrid

Not if you sleep during the day. Your bodys metabolism has no sense of time.

Exactly, I've made some of my greatest muscle gains working nights. The key is if it's a physical job to eat enough cals that your not losing ground. Your body will adjust to your inner clock.

animalfan · 08-21-2006, 04:11 AM

i worked midnights for a few years, and i actually did better then. all of my friends worked first shift, so i always went to the gym after work, then went home and cooked my meals for the day. i usually went to bed around noon, got up about 8, and then hung out with them till i had to go to work. this kept me on a better schedule.

in fact, when i went back to day shift i quit working out and just hung out all day. none of my friends back then lifted, so i pretty much quit for too long. i'm on second shift now
(5pm-1:30am), and have been back at it for about 3 years.

good luck!

**powerman2000** · 08-21-2006, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by navarone

As the title says, i now work midnights ( 11:30pm - 8am ) and was wondering, will this affect how my body utilizes protien and carbs? I know it sounds weird to ask, but im curious, and if it does affect anything, can anyone help me with what i should eat? It is kind of hard to get alot of intake of healthier foods, but i usally prepare my meals before work, and goto work rdy with healthy foods. Im just wondering though, if this will effect me in any way working midnights.

I work the deep night shift too and I've found that I don't see any difference at all.

navarone · 08-21-2006, 11:31 PM

Alright, thats what i figured, but i thought id ask anyways, thanks alot guys, ill just stick to my diet and training schedual then, and see what happens.

08-20-2006, 06:58 PM	#1
navarone Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 930 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	I work mid-nights... does this affect nutrition? As the title says, i now work midnights ( 11:30pm - 8am ) and was wondering, will this affect how my body utilizes protien and carbs? I know it sounds weird to ask, but im curious, and if it does affect anything, can anyone help me with what i should eat? It is kind of hard to get alot of intake of healthier foods, but i usally prepare my meals before work, and goto work rdy with healthy foods. Im just wondering though, if this will effect me in any way working midnights. __________________ Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated Stats: Weight: Between 200-205 depending on the day Bench: 265X5 atm. Squat: 360X5 atm.. Higest Ever 435 Deadlift: 420X3 Waist: 34 Arms: 17.5 cold . Pics Finally! http://www.ironmass.com/f16/nav-s-1-...ulk-12947.html

08-21-2006, 04:11 AM	#4
animalfan Pro Stature Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 217 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 14	i worked midnights for a few years, and i actually did better then. all of my friends worked first shift, so i always went to the gym after work, then went home and cooked my meals for the day. i usually went to bed around noon, got up about 8, and then hung out with them till i had to go to work. this kept me on a better schedule. in fact, when i went back to day shift i quit working out and just hung out all day. none of my friends back then lifted, so i pretty much quit for too long. i'm on second shift now (5pm-1:30am), and have been back at it for about 3 years. good luck! __________________

08-21-2006, 11:31 PM	#6
navarone Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 930 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	Alright, thats what i figured, but i thought id ask anyways, thanks alot guys, ill just stick to my diet and training schedual then, and see what happens. __________________ Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated Stats: Weight: Between 200-205 depending on the day Bench: 265X5 atm. Squat: 360X5 atm.. Higest Ever 435 Deadlift: 420X3 Waist: 34 Arms: 17.5 cold . Pics Finally! http://www.ironmass.com/f16/nav-s-1-...ulk-12947.html

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode