#337 The WORST Way To Lose Christmas Weight

An episode of the Carbon Coaching: Confidence Beyond The Mirror podcast, hosted by Matthew Sloper, titled "#337 The WORST Way To Lose Christmas Weight" was published on January 1, 2026 and runs 22 minutes.

January 1, 2026 ·22m · Carbon Coaching: Confidence Beyond The Mirror

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Summary

You’ve stepped on the scales after Christmas and you’re up 2–4kg. Your first instinct? Eat less. Train harder. Panic.In this episode, I explain why that reaction is the fastest way back into a binge/restrict cycle. We break down why most of that weight isn’t fat, why immediate restriction backfires, and what to do instead if you actually want to lose fat, keep energy, and break the January cycle for good.

Episode Description

You’ve stepped on the scales after Christmas and you’re up 2–4kg. Your first instinct? Eat less. Train harder. Panic.
In this episode, I explain why that reaction is the fastest way back into a binge/restrict cycle. We break down why most of that weight isn’t fat, why immediate restriction backfires, and what to do instead if you actually want to lose fat, keep energy, and break the January cycle for good.