Working

It seems a little ironic that working as a nurse could be so counter-productive to a healthy lifestyle. But oh, it definitely is. My 12-hour shifts drain me and wring me dry, until I don't care about pretty much anything for the 3-4 days I'm working. I just got done with my 3 shifts, and I wanted to try and go to the gym tonight, but that's not happening. I should be at least taking my vitamins and fat-burning pills, but I don't care enough. I count myself extremely lucky to even retain the willpower to stay within my eating plan (most of the time) while working. And this kind of schedule makes it extremely difficult to make it to the gym 4 days a week! At least 2 days of the week, I am literally doing nothing but working and sleeping. The day before a shift, I "should" be able to squeeze in a workout before my nap, but then that's my entire morning. The day after my shifts, I "should" be able to go in after I wake up, but I'm always so tired. And that leaves only 3 days free, and all of them in a row.

I blame my job, at least in part, for the 40 lbs I've gained in the last 3 years.

But it's time to stop making excuses! I will find a way to make this work. And then I will look hot in scrubs.