My husband Peter works shift work as a Police Officer in Christchurch, New
Zealand.
The city of EARTHQUAKES!
I knew when he started that it would be a challenge and to be honest, I
wasn't sure how he would cope. Having done the same shift patterns for the
Police myself and knowing how much Peter needed his sleep - there was a slight
bit of apprehension there!!!
It's been a few months now and to my surprise, AND relief, Peter is coping
extremely well. He puts it down to our lifestyle. Maintaining our priorities
for Paleo / Primal foods, sleep and exercise! He (well actually ME!) makes sure
he has great snacks, lots of leftovers and the occasional pick me up coffee.
Peter exercises 3-5 times a week, sometimes which means running to work and
home, but always doing CrossFit or weightlifting. And I do my best to support
him to get his sleep in. This can be a challenge with a 2 year old who just
wants to see his Daddy!
However, if you do HAVE to work shift work - you have to look after
yourself. More so than other people! Your sugar sensitivity is all over the
show and really, you just get super tired!!
Priorities:
Number 1 = Primal Food with loads of FAT!
Number 2 = Sleep, quality and as much as you can
Number 3 = Exercise and play! Make sure you still do what you enjoy!
You have to keep these all on track otherwise you will get old, way too
soon!
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