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How Amanda has lost 23lb in 5 months working overnight 12hr shifts

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Amanda has lost 23lb over the last 5 months and recently won our 16 week photoshoot transformation challenge. Amanda did this while working long 12 hour shifts overnight. Read here for how she accomplished this transformation!

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What are the biggest barriers for you when it comes to working night shifts?

The biggest barriers for me when it comes to working night shifts are mostly emotional/mental. It’s often quite difficult to be on the opposite schedule of those we love, and most of those around us. FOMO is legitimate, and I do miss out on a lot I would love to be involved in with my family. I ask for A LOT of pictures from gatherings and events I am unable to attend.

Working 12 hour overnight shifts, what has been the biggest impact on getting results for you when it comes to nutrition and setting that up for yourself with your macro plan provided?

Planning each week out in a day planner, and staying on top of prepping and packing meals have had the biggest impact for me on getting results. I am old school and like a day planner for a quick ‘at-a-glance’ visual, plus writing things out helps them stick in my brain better. Knowing my work AND workout schedule for the week ensures I know which days I definitely need to have pre-packed and tracked meals ready to go, and where it will be easiest to make adjustments if needed. I pre-cook a large quantity of protein sources (chicken in the crockpot to shred, thaw pre-cooked shrimp, cook a couple pounds of lean ground beef and/or turkey, etc.) each week on my Sunday so it’s ready as needed for meals. I also chop up several veggies to put into salads/meals/snacks throughout the week.

What works best for you when it comes to your sleep schedule?

Maintaining the same sleep schedule as much as possible on days off. This can be challenging when it comes to family functions and squeezing in various appointments (doctor/dentist/eyes/hair/nails, etc). But the more consistent I am, the more rested and sharp I feel, and the less I have to rely on a ton of caffeine to get through my shift. It also really, really helps keep my meal times on track and digestion running smoothly. If I’m constantly flip flopping my sleep schedule, it really does a number on my digestion and hunger level. If I need to deviate, I try to keep it to only 3-4 hours different from my usual schedule.

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How do you set up your workout schedule/routine to fit it into your schedule with sleep considered?

My typical work schedule is 4 days on/3 off one week, then 3 on/4 off the following week, which allows me to get in most of my lifting sessions on days off rather than before or after a 12 hour shift. I then utilize my lunch breaks for cardio, which I’m lucky enough to be able to complete at work in an on site gym. Breaking out my gym schedule this way allows for maximization of the hours available to me for sleep. I do work a lot of overtime, but not usually 12 hr blocks and I’m still able to get training in before or after.

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What do you do on your days off from work?

I catch up on house cleaning and laundry, get grocery shopping done, take one full rest day and make sure to schedule quality time with my family! I like to get in a good stretch with restorative yoga, walk with my husband when weather permits, and get in lots of cuddles with my precious pets. To set myself up for success the following work week, I pre-prep veggies and protein sources and map out my work schedule to include any overtime, as well as all of my lifting and cardio sessions.

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Before working with Team BShaeFit, how did you shift work and nutrition/workouts differ?

Before working with Brittni, I lacked direction, focus and accountability. I was drinking too much, using alcohol to self-medicate rather than acknowledge I needed to make a change in lifestyle. I needed the extra push from Brittni to help me stay on task with nutrition and exercise, keep my goals smart and achievable, and even help keep me aware of stress cues (both emotional/mental and physical). Even though I’ve worked with Brittni before, and also competed, I struggle to figure out where to start and then keep progress going on my own! We all start somewhere and shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help in order to reach our goals. Brittni has knowledge and experience I don’t possess and gives me the tools to make progress attainable and sustainable.

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What has been the biggest contributor to your mindset shift from being tired with work?

Realizing that I was as tired as I was because I was not healthy. I was not being kind to my body or my mind. I knew I needed to invest in myself in order to flip my lifestyle around and fight to regain some longevity in this one body I have!

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Anything else you would like to share?

*Ditch the scale. *Trust the process. *YOU are your own magic pill - get passionate about investing in yourself and feeling awesome about it

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Thank you for sharing your journey Amanda!

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