Eating Well on Night Shift, But Still Gaining Weight?

Audra Starkey

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A lot of people think losing weight is just about eating “cleaner” or exercising more.

For shift workers, that’s only half the story.

The other half? Light and meal timing.

Here’s the simple version:

Your master clock (the one in your brain, set by light) controls your hormones, your sleep, and your appetite.
Your gut and liver clocks (set by food) control digestion and blood sugar.

When you’re eating at night under bright artificial lights, these clocks start fighting each other:

Insulin spikes higher than it would during the day → more fat storage
Appetite hormones get confused → cravings and hunger take over
Even “healthy” meals don’t get processed efficiently

So no — you're not broken, and it’s not a lack of willpower.

The good news? A few simple tweaks — like timing meals to match your biology and managing light exposure — can make your metabolism start working with you again.

If you’re a shift worker, or you know someone struggling with night-time cravings, energy crashes, or stubborn weight, feel free to point them in the direction of my Skool community for shift workers.

I'm here to help !🙂

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