{"podcast":{"title":"The Forever Athletic Podcast","slug":"the-forever-athletic-podcast-6472897","podcast_index_feed_id":6472897,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e3d52b5c/podcast/rss","website_url":"http://www.coachianwood.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/38123983/38123983-1729259109254-6ad150a5a6cdd.jpg","author":"Ian Wood","episode_count":200,"summary":"The go-to podcast for over 30's who want to become high performing everyday athletes who not only dominate in the gym, but also in their careers and personal lives. Learn everything you need to know form the weekly episodes about how to train optimally AND efficiently around busy schedules and high stress lifestyles.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T14:17:46.441495+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-forever-athletic-podcast-6472897"},"episode":{"title":"Ep179. Why Christmas Weight Gain Matters More Than You Think (And How to Avoid It)","slug":"ep179-why-christmas-weight-gain-matters-more-than-you-think-and-how-to-avoid-it","published_at":"2025-12-15T18:16:39+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-forever-athletic-podcast-6472897/ep179-why-christmas-weight-gain-matters-more-than-you-think-and-how-to-avoid-it","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-forever-athletic-podcast-6472897","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachianwood/episodes/Ep179--Why-Christmas-Weight-Gain-Matters-More-Than-You-Think-And-How-to-Avoid-It-e3cd0rf","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e3d52b5c/podcast/play/112673071/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-15%2F414433400-44100-2-24c8c1bcd1b57.m4a","summary":"👉🏻 Join the next intake of Start With 6 here: www.coachianwood.com/startwith6 Does Christmas really cause weight gain — or is something else going on? In this episode of The Forever Athletic Podcast , Coach Ian Wood breaks down the science behind Christmas weight gain, including evidence from a major BMJ study , and explains why most people don’t gain much weight over Christmas… but also why they fail to lose it again . You’ll learn: What the research actually says about Christmas weight gain Why small festive weight gain often becomes long-term The real danger zone between Christmas and January 5 practical, real-world strategies to enjoy Christmas without derailing your progress This episode is especially relevant if you’re: Over 35 and trying to lose fat sustainably Tired of the “I’ll start again in January” cycle Wanting a realistic approach to food, training, and lifestyle during December 🎯 Inside the episode: How to go “off plan” without losing control Why getting back on plan fast matters more than being perfect How to zoom out and remove pressure over Christmas What to focus on (and what to let go of) during the festive period 📍 Hosted by Coach Ian Wood , UK-based strength and nutrition coach helping everyday athletes stay strong, lean, and athletic for life. 👉 Follow the podcast for more practical advice on fat loss, training after 35, and sustainable fitness.","meta_description":"👉🏻 Join the next intake of Start With 6 here: www.coachianwood.com/startwith6 Does Christmas really cause weight gain — or is something else going on? In…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1082,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-forever-athletic-podcast-6472897/episodes/ep179-why-christmas-weight-gain-matters-more-than-you-think-and-how-to-avoid-it/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-forever-athletic-podcast-6472897/ep179-why-christmas-weight-gain-matters-more-than-you-think-and-how-to-avoid-it.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}