Have you gained extra lbs or kgs from working the night shift?
This study could help you say goodbye to the old belly bulge.
It seems I can’t deny,
Some days just don’t feel right.
I think I feel, I feel much better—
At night.
Being a citizen of the world, I’m the kind of person who works all sorts of hours. Next week, it will be 11.30 pm — 3 pm for a spell.
I often start at 2.30 am AEST. This one is my least favourite, and the most challenging, in my opinion.
I’ve been working on multi-time zones for near 15 years now.
One of the people dearest to me is an actual shift worker, and he’s been so for a long, long time. Our friendship spans decades, countries, and we have lived together on numerous occasions.
I’ve experienced first-hand him working various shifts with no apparent pattern for decades. Luckily, the guy can sleep anywhere and is as easygoing as they come, but I don't think everyone is.
Shift work, in particular the night shift, can take its toll on
Sleep
Eating Patterns and choices
Habits
Exercise
Relationships
Energy
Weight and Body Fat
Plus much, much more.
I was really excited when I noticed Monish University doing a study designed specifically for nightshift workers.
Do you work at night and want to lose weight? You’re invited to be part of a world-first study trialling weight-loss interventions in night shift workers.
Shift workers are an essential part of the economy; almost 1 in 5 employed Australians are shift workers. But unfortunately, the nature of shift work also puts us at a greater risk of weight gain, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The challenge of irregular sleeping and eating patterns makes traditional weight loss plans more challenging to follow.
To help combat this issue, Monish University is researching diet plans that are flexible to the demands of working night shifts. Their SWIFt study will explore these diet plans as a solution to helping shift workers lose weight and live healthier lives.
