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2 Post author: Swimmer963 21 September 2011 05:54PM

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Comment author: shminux 21 September 2011 06:28:08PM 11 points [-]

I do not believe that you identified your problem correctly.

Hunger has more endurance than most people's willpower, so the trick is not to make it into a contest. That's why lifestyle change is one of the standard recommendations of slimming down in a healthy way.

So, I would re-frame your question as "How do I change my lifestyle to get more sleep and less stress?"

Comment author: [deleted] 21 September 2011 06:30:40PM 2 points [-]

Unfortunately "quit nursing school" is probably the only good answer to that question.

You guys: nursing school suuuuucks.

Comment author: Swimmer963 21 September 2011 06:36:59PM 0 points [-]

Agreed!

Comment author: Swimmer963 21 September 2011 06:49:29PM 1 point [-]

"Work less" maybe. But I'm still at a phase of my life where I have limited earning power and a lot of unavoidable expenses, so I prefer to squeeze work in while I can. And shift work as a nurse later on isn't likely to be any less stressful.

Comment author: shminux 21 September 2011 07:00:09PM 0 points [-]

That was my other thought, if you are having trouble now, chances are it will not get any better after you are done. Google was less than helpful, unless you consider this a useful advice.