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Doing 16 hours intermittent fasting on a 12 hours duty shift as a nurse

Hello!

I finally decided to limit my calorie intake by restricting my eating window. I also researched the benefits of fasting and I would love to see those to my health and weight. The thing is, our work as nurses demand so much physically, mentally, and emotionally. Some of my colleagues were able to do intermittent fasting despite of our erractic work schedule (day shifts and night shifts) but I think I still need to work on my discipine and controlling craving pangs.

Could you give some advice on how to control hunger, cravings, and being envious from my workmates eating delicious meals/snacks during breaktime? We have 3 break times within a 13 hour shift, and my cravings peak during those hours.

Thank you!

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Answer

More protein.

Lower carbs helps as well…carbs spike insulin and thus indirectly drive hunger when that falls (short version). Not saying keto…heck…maybe not even permanently…but starting lower carb to hit your groove may help a lot

As for protein…it simply takes more to digest.

Another option if disered to not lower carbs is something like say a tablespoon or 2 of chia

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