In this week’s episode of The Fit Positive Podcast, we’re talking about one of the biggest — and most underestimated — reasons women gain weight over Christmas:

👉 Mindless snacking and grazing.

This episode was inspired by a reel I recorded this week, where I tracked what felt like “just a few snacks” across the day — a biscuit with tea, a handful of crisps, some cheese and crackers, a few chocolates and a glass of wine.

📊 Total? 1,540 calories — just from snacks alone.

No judgement. No guilt. Just awareness.

In this episode, we cover:

🎄 Why Christmas snacking feels harmless — but adds up fast
• How grazing sneaks calories in without ever triggering fullness
• Why snacks don’t register as “real food” in our brains
• Why this happens even to very health-conscious women

🍽️ The real problem: under-eating at main meals
• Why “saving calories” at breakfast or lunch backfires
• How low protein meals lead to blood sugar crashes and cravings
• Why you can feel like you’re eating nothing — and still gain weight

🥩 The solution: proper, balanced meals
• How protein and fibre at meals reduce snack cravings naturally
• What a Christmas-friendly balanced plate actually looks like
• Why eating enough earlier in the day gives you more flexibility later

🧠 Mindset matters
• This is not about willpower or being “good”
• It’s about giving your body what it needs so snacking doesn’t spiral
• Progress over perfection — especially at this time of year

🎯 Practical, realistic Christmas tips
• How to enjoy festive foods without constant grazing
• When to plan snacks vs when to avoid them
• How to stay in control without tracking obsessively or restricting

Key takeaway:

Eating less at meals rarely prevents weight gain at Christmas.
Eating better meals usually does.

Balanced meals > endless grazing.

If you’ve been feeling frustrated, hungry, or confused about why things feel out of control at this time of year — this episode will bring clarity and relief.