EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 25 MIN
The Shift Worker’s Guide to Fat Loss and Fitness
from The Leo Alves Podcast · host Leo Alves
Working shifts can make losing fat, eating well, training consistently and getting enough sleep far more difficult than it is for someone working a predictable nine-to-five schedule. In this episode, I answer 10 common questions about fat loss and fitness for shift workers, including whether eating during a night shift causes weight gain, how to structure your meals around early, late and rotating shifts, when you should train, how to manage hunger and what to do when you’re too exhausted to complete your planned workout. 🚀 Work With MeBook a Consultation Call • 1:1 Online Coaching 🎯 Start Free14-Day Fat Loss Kick-Starter • Free Fitness Guides 📘 Read My BookYour Fat Loss Journey Starts Here 📲 FollowInstagram • Threads • YouTube ⚒️ My Personal ToolkitTools I use for training, work, and daily life Timestamps: (00:30) Why conventional fitness advice fails shift workers (02:33) Can you lose fat while working shifts? (03:57) Should meals follow the clock or your waking hours? (06:29) Does eating during the night cause fat gain? (08:49) How to structure meals around changing shifts (11:26) What food should you bring to work? (14:37) Should you train before or after your shift? (16:11) What if you’re too tired to train? (18:04) How to use caffeine without destroying your sleep (19:43) Should calories change between shifts and days off? (21:55) How to stay consistent with a changing rota
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I answer 10 common questions about losing fat, eating well, training consistently and managing sleep while working early, late, night or rotating shifts.
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