Shift workers have REALLY important jobs - and we need you! HOWEVER….. Going from days to nights negatively impacts our health, hormones and ability to lose weight.

For example the prevalence of insomnia in shift workers is between 29% and 38%, compared to approximately 6% in the general population AND they have increased risk for developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, gut health issues, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer just to name a few.

So we wanted to dedicate an entire podcast to helping with your health and fitness journey because the world can’t function without you!

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:08) - Overview of today's episode

(02:20) - Recap of sleep & circadian rhythm

(10:18) - The dangers of shift work

(16:14) - How to support your body as a shift worker

(17:34) - Maximizing your sleep quality & duration

(27:17) - Being mindful about your caffeine use

(28:35) - How to combat the "jet-lagged" feeling

(40:41) - Other important things to keep in mind as a shift worker

(42:48) - Simple habits you can implement right now

Fat Loss for Shift Workers (feat. Coach Hannah) | MMP Ep. 115

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