Intermittent Fasting vs Christmas: Who Wins?

December does strange things to us. One minute we’re “being good,” the next we’re knee-deep in tins of Celebrations, half a cheeseboard and someone’s leftover mulled wine. Christmas isn’t just a day — it’s an entire season of grazing, drinking, skipping sleep and drifting out of our routines. And no matter how much we pretend otherwise, the festive sluggishness we blame on Christmas Day actually comes from everything wrapped around it. The office sweets. Late-night snacks. The “take the edge off” drinks. The meals we inhale without even noticing. On today’s podcast, we’re asking a simple question: can you enjoy Christmas properly… and still feel good in January? Tara Duggan is joined by Registered Dietitian and Physiologist Orla Walsh, who brings hard science to the trendiest December habits — intermittent fasting, crash dieting, festive drinking, movement, sleep, and the myth that you can “fast your way out” of the season’s excess. Orla also offers a range of tips for enjoying the festive season in a balanced, sustainable way. 🌐 Orla Walsh Nutrition:https://orlawalshnutrition.ie/