Midnight Madness/ Working graveyard & Training

Workinggraveyard takes a very special person to be on this type of shift. People choose this shift for various reasons. It could be because of your family, it could be because you have no seniority in your job and that was the only choice, and it can also be just because you wnt to work that shift. However you look at it, there are several demands that are required from your body in order to function during these hours of the late night. Now try adding a regimented exercise schedule in the mix. How tough is that now? Not to mention, you still have to get proper nutrition, and sleep. Without enough sleep, you just becom a fully functioning zombie that barely has enough juice to shower and eat.
Well , I have been working graveyrd shift for a few years now and it has been pretty good. I initially chose the shift to get an idea of how it would be. I thought it was gonna kill me at first, but after a while, I got used to it.
When I decided to go to graveyard and be a part of the midnight madness, that was right around the time I became a Beachbody coach. I knew I had some work ahead of me because there were certain sacrifices that I would have to adhere to. Working these hours is not easy but you can function.
The first thing that I did was write down a schedule and see when I was gonna do my training. I knew I had to to treat this schedule as if I was working a regular day shift. When I wake up at 6p.m., that was morning, when I go to bed at 10 a.m., that was bed time. It takes a mental discipline in order to go to bed at the appropriate time so that you can be awake when a majority of the population is asleep.
I began to to do my training after I woke up. That lasted all of about a week. I didn't feel I was giving 100% in my workouts. The only other choice I had was to train right after I got off of work. This has turned out to be the best time to work out for me. I have seen progress and gains from my workouts. I didn't think it would be possible, but it is. An other major factor is the transition to a regular schedule on your days off and then back to graveyard again. That is where the real dedication comes from a person. If you are not willing to tell yourself to go to bed at a cetain time, and maintain a strict nutritional plan when it comes to your eating, you will definitely feel the effects of this and be that fully functioning zombie.
Just know, life still exists when you are working graveyard. You just have to know how to make it work for you. Discipline, both mentally and physically are the 2 main keys in order to survive the midnight madness. Stick to your plan and follow it.Ihave been very fotunate that I have a very supportive family that understands the importance of proper sleep. There are times when broken sleep becomes a problem. If this happens, do your best to remedy the issue and get right back on track.
I have a goal to be in the best shape possible and continue to train hard even though I am on this turbulent schedule. If I can do it, so can you.
Whatever plan you decide, I know it will work for you. Keep your sights on your goal and don't let the discomfort of a graveyard shift ruin your plans for you to reap the benefits of your physical fitnes. Stay on course and be strong. I am here to help as always.
Your Dedicated Coach, Rich
(702) 234-7422
www.richsanchezfitness.com

Staying Healthy and Fit with UC!

Alot of people don't know this and I don't share it with too many people, but I have been living with UC(Ulcerative Colitis) since 1981. Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. The cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown. People with this condition have problems with the immune system, but it is not clear whether immune problems cause this illness. Although stress and certain foods can trigger symptoms, they do not cause ulcerative colitis.
This has been the condition that has bothered me for 30 years. There are thousands of people out there who have UC and don't understand how to deal with it. It took me a few years to really understand how to live with it on a day to day basis. This is not a disease that I would wish upon anyone. This is something that should not be taken lightly. I know for myself, there has been many occasions where I have neglected to take care of myself and more frequent flare ups would occur. Like I stated before, stress can trigger symptoms but I do believe stress can be one of the main causes of UC.
Over the years, I have learned how to deal with it alot better but there are times that it seems to get the best of me. Outside of the medication that I take, the BEST remedy I have is Exercise! Staying healthy and fit has been a lifesaver when it comes to UC. It has been the best way that I know how to deal with stress. I have become more conscientious of the foods I eat also because of the UC. It has made me lactose intolerant so I have learned other ways to have calcium in my nutrition. I know that I will always have UC for the rest of my life. It is up to me how I want to live with it. I cannot let it dictate to me how my life is going to be lived. I have taken a proactive stance to this disease by staying fit and exercising, eating healthy, and doing my best to limit the stress in my life. All 3 of these combined efforts have been my keys to living with UC and still staying healthy a long the way. For those of you who have Ulcerative Colitis and don't exercise, I implore you to do so. It will make your life alot healthier and much easier to deal with this disease and even extend your life a few more years.
Your Dedicated Coach, Rich

www.richsanchezfitness.com
(702) 234-7422