Simply Nutrition

Real life questions and answers...

Question:
I’m a nurse working on a busy intensive care unit. I have a set rota of Monday and Wednesday days and Friday night duty. What would you suggest for nutrition, and eating times during night duty so I¹m not to be completely drained when it comes to training at the weekend?

John Gough, email

Answer:
The very nature of your job presents the biggest hurdle, which is having regular breaks and chances to actually eat! I know it’s common within the nursing profession to go for hours on end without a chance to eat at all. This causes a host of problems, all as a result of erratic blood sugar levels – which “mirror” the erratic nature of life on a busy ward. The dreaded cycle of sudden lows in energy, intense hunger, cravings for (and consumption of), quick-fix sugary foods, resultant blood sugar lows, more strong cravings for high-sugar foods, sweets, caffeine etc. is the “bane” of many people’s lives, and can lead to very “real” sugar addictions, mood swings, long periods of fatigue, poor stress management, hormonal imbalances, and disrupted sleep patterns. Try not to fall into this trap John. My very first suggestion to you is

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Changing old or engrained habits is never "easy" - least of all your dietary and lifestyle habits! It is however, vital, if your goals are better health, energy or weight loss. Diet and nutrition is the cornerstone of “optimal” physical and mental health. It is the foundation of successful athletic performance.

Dietary and lifestyle changes become increasingly important when managing chronic health problems, when aiming to reach an ideal body weight or body composition, or when wanting to find vibrant energy, and improved fitness. Having your own diet and lifestyle evaluated by an experienced and well qualified Nutritionist, being more aware of your day-to-day habits, getting up-to-date nutritional advise, coaching and support to make necessary changes, is by far the most effective (and quickest) way to eating healthily AND happily, improving your health and digestion, overcoming a weight problem, or running a marathon! Armed with correct knowledge, up-to-date information, effective strategies and practical ideas, expert help, support, and objective insight, you can achieve your goals, for health, weight and fitness.

What is involved?

An initial assesment or consultation looks into your health, fitness & nutritional goals, as well as gathers necessary details regarding current and past health, digestive and immune function, and general lifestyle patterns. This is followed by the client’s completion of a food and lifestyle journal. Two follow-up sessions are conducted either in person, or completed over the phone and/or via e-mail, with discussion of how best to achieve personal goals via the proposed dietary and lifestyle changes, and ways to maintain effective progress.

Clients are fully supported with materials such as a personal report, strategies for change, personalised meal plans and recipe ideas, as well as e-mail support, to help put theory into “effective” everyday practise. 

Package fee – £275 (Includes 1 assessment session + 2 follow-up sessions + written report, meal ideas and structured eating plan)

Additional follow-up sessions (in person or via phone/Skype) – £65

N.B. The above fee also includes the DailyBread365 e-program – an email a day for 365 days, with basic & advanced nutrition & physiology that’s easy to understand and put immediately into practise, plus food for your body, mind and soul, in the form of recipes, exercises and motivational wisdom.

When travelling is an obstacle (or purely as a preference), ALL sessions can be adapted to include telephone, Skype, or e-mail communication. Payment is required in advance.

If you’d like to work with me on a one-to-one basis, please send me an e-mail at [email protected], to discuss your requirements. In person sessions can be organised in Eastbourne, Lewes, Brighton, London or surrounding area.

(For consultations in London, an additional charge of £30 is made for each booked session).

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