Why You Keep Snacking — and How to Fix It
We’ve all been there. You start the day strong with a good breakfast, but somewhere between lunch and dinner it all goes off track… a few snacks here, a biscuit there, then you’re not hungry for dinner — and suddenly you’re back at the biscuit tin before bed.
We see this pattern all the time — and it’s not a lack of willpower. It’s usually down to blood sugar dips, low protein intake, and poor meal timing.
Here’s what’s really going on 👇
🔹 Blood Sugar Dips
When you go too long without eating, your blood sugar drops. That’s when your body craves fast, sugary foods to bring energy back up.
🔹 Low Protein & Fibre
Most snacks and quick meals are low in protein and fibre — two nutrients that keep you feeling full and stable. Without them, you end up hungrier, quicker.
🔹 Convenience Wins
If biscuits and crisps are close by, you’ll grab them. Research shows the easier it is to reach, the more likely you are to eat it.
🔹 Eating on the Go
When you eat while rushing or distracted, your brain doesn’t register fullness properly — so cravings stay high later in the day.
Here’s How to Fix It
Eat 3 balanced meals + 1 planned snack – this keeps blood sugar steady and stops afternoon crashes.
Add protein and fibre to every meal – aim for around 30–40g of protein per meal (e.g. eggs, chicken, yoghurt, fish, tofu).
Plan your snacks – instead of grabbing whatever’s nearby, have something ready: protein bar, fruit, boiled eggs, or Greek yoghurt.
Don’t skip dinner – skipping meals leads to night-time snacking. Keep dinners simple but consistent.
Evening swap – replace biscuits with something lighter like yoghurt and berries or a protein pudding.
At Phoenix Fitness, we help members build better habits — not by cutting everything out, but by creating structure that fits around their lifestyle.
When you eat regularly, fuel properly, and have a plan in place, the snacking stops taking control — and energy, focus, and results all go up.
💬 Need help building your nutrition plan?
Our coaches sit down with every member to create a realistic structure that supports your training, recovery, and lifestyle.
👉 Join us and let’s build a routine that works for you.