G’day fellow Hermanites!

Finally I have managed to get a few words to you, its my first forum post so go easy on me eh, I hope it comes out ok! I’m sure I created the tread yesterday, but who know where it ended up so heres my 2nd attempt.

SO I am just thinking… After returning to work after my r&r I find myself on nightshift. Yes nightshift from 2300-1100. Not the greatest hours at all. However, I am still managing to get some great workouts in and keeping on top of my diet. ( I guess being a chef helps though eh to have access to some good stuff:)

Im training straight after work and about 2 hours before I get to bed to sleep, when would you train?

I have 8 days down and I have now 20 to go before I have another 28 days off. Then its Family time. J Juggling quality time with family and maintaining a strict training and eating program I am sure will present some challenges for some, I personally find that my program changes significantly from training 5-6 days per week ( here at work) and then only about 3-4 times at home. The free food at work has its advantages too as you can imagine.

Now during my long nights at work I have done some thinking and thought…… maybe us Hermanites should share our experiences to do with – Work- Family, Life and WORKING OUT! How do you schedule, do you workout before work, during your break or after? Etc etc.

I mean, really we aren’t all professional athletes and I take it almost all of us have a job of some sort or study, certainly many of us have a partner or/+ family who want to spend as much time with us as possible.

Maybe I am in a minority group ( I work FIFO- Oil and Gas) but with a hectic schedule with Study or work whats your plan?

Here’s a quick rundown of what I have done this whole week……

Wake Up: 2230-

Work: 2300-1100

Eat 3 meals and about 3 snacks plus 2 Shakes and 3 servings Scivation Xtend throughout the day, and of course drink plenty of water (about 100-120oz of water) I feel full all the time, not sure if this is right or not?

Total about 3000-3200 Calories I need the energy to do the hours and still do the workouts.

I train 5 days per week usually 3 days then an off day then 2 days then another off day.

Train: 1115 to about 1215

Sleep: 1330- 2230

I do this for the entire 28 days I am at work.

My breakdown: Carbs 300g Protein 180-200g Fat 60-80g – I am 79kg/175lb,180cm/ 6ft and aiming for lean gains. Yep, so I am a skinny fella. ( but getting bigger J ) as I sit here at 0400 and write this I am chowing a chicken breast, some pecan nuts and a few saltanas.. oh an drinking some more water, Got to keep hydrated eh!

Supps: BSN Syntha 6, Cellmass & Scivation Xtend

I guess as I work 28 days straight I must treat it as a marathon and ensure that I don’t over do it. Always warming up, cooling down and stretching is very important. Like many of us if we injure ourselves and can’t work it can mean strain to the family, loss of income and definitely a delay in our training.

As far as results I’m not sure yet. I have only been back a week but already my 2nd Chest and Back workout has seen an increase in strength. The real test will be when I weigh in and do my measurements in to fly home in 21 days! I cant wait to see my baby girl and my beautiful wife.

Then….. my family time begins and that’s a whole different ball game to my training.

Jaseau

Wow Jason.  I don't know what to say.  It is amazing you are able to do what you do :-).  Living in Singapore, I know a few people who work in and travel for Oil and Gas companies and while the pay is good the lifestyle is hard.  I suggest you keep doing what you are doing.  As they say, where there is a will there is a way.  When Arnold was in the Austrian army, he would train for 3 hours from midnight to 3 AM even after a long day of drills and marching.   He even snuck out to enter a bodybuilding contest in Germany which he won.  My point is if you are 100% committed to something, you will do whatever it takes.  As for family and friends, isn't it better if you take some time from them to exercise to stay healthy and live longer for them than to blow it off and potentially die sooner?  You could even try having them be a part of it with you by going to the gym or doing your cardio (walks, running, etc).

John

G'day John,

Some great points thanks for the motivation, much appreciated.

It can be pretty tough out here but we are here for quite a long time. Foucusing on my health and my fitness goals gets me through my stint and helps to keep me sain! :) I see too many guys out here get depressed because they eat all the worng things and do no exercise.

Our jobs are pretty physical, but still getting a good workout in after work makes all the difference. 

My family is everything, so spending quality time with them is great. I love going for family walks and I cant wait for when  my little one starts to ride a bike etc..  Arnie.. definately an inspiration to us all. :)