Trying to lose weight with a crazy work scedule

for me---working at night and sleeping a portion of the day definitely messes with my weight. I am a flight attendant and work odd hours. But recently, I fly all night and come home and sleep for a few hours during the day. Whenever I am on a schedule like this, I have a hard time sticking to my calorie goals. If you are able to stick to your calories (which you say you are doing) I cannot imagine why you would be stuck other than water weight or hormones. I just cannot prevent overeating when I am lacking sleep. I know that I am not alone because all of my fellow coworkers complain about the same thing when they fly all night and try to sleep during the day.

I hated overnights. There's no amount of pay that would convince me to do that again.

Yes, your cortisol is probably out of whack, causing you to retain water. Lack of sleep can also make you hungrier and have less self control.

It sounds like you are stressed and your sleep schedule is preventing you from losing weight. Your body is using more calories and energy, so your body is preserving energy through weight so it can use that energy. You need to take good care of yourself- sleep, stress reduction, and taking breaks. If you don't do this, your body will stay right where it is.