I'm 22F, 5'5 and about 150 Ibs. I started working night shift 7p to 7a about 6 months ago and I've gained around 30 Ibs since then. I work 3 to 4 shifts a week and I'm also a student so my schedule is pretty busy and inconsistent.
I usually make it to the gym about 2 to 3 times a week and I track calories. MyFitnessPal puts me around 1500 calories a day but I feel hungry a lot and struggle to find foods that actually keep me full. I try to stay on track but then I end up overeating because I get too hungry.
I also feel way more tired than I used to and it feels like my body never really adjusted to nights.
My sleep schedule is inconsistent and sometimes I just feel off and low energy.
Part of why this has been hard is people keep commenting on my weight at family events. My dad asked if I was on birth control because of the weight gain. My grandpa asked if I was pregnant.
Another relative told my boyfriend in front of everyone that he should make sure I do not gain any more weight. I know body changes are normal but it still makes me feel insecure.
I want to lose weight but I also want to feel better and have more energy. Right now I feel stuck.
If you work night shift I would love to hear what helped you
How do you manage weight loss on night shift?
What foods actually keep you full during long shifts?
How do you deal with low energy?
Did your body ever adjust?
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