EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 35 MIN
Ep 23: Metabolic adaptation and HA - why eating less backfires
from HERhythm Podcast · host Laura Hetherington Tep
I know you have gotten used to reducing your calories - maybe it even feels normal now. Smaller portions, low-cal swaps, skipping snacks. You tell yourself you are just being “healthy,” but deep down, you know your body’s tired of surviving on less.In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually happens when you under-eat for too long and how your metabolism adapts to protect you - not punish you. I’ll explain why this adaptation is the reason recovery can feel frustrating at first (yes, including the quick early weight gain) and why that’s a sign that your body is finally feeling safe again.From this episode you will:- Learn what metabolic adaptation actually is (and why it’s reversible)- Understand why recovery often feels worse before it feels better- Discover how to know when you have reached true maintenance (including practical tips to get there!)✨ Ready for next steps or feeling stuck and want eyes on your recovery?✨ Book a FREE breakthrough call with me. I’ll help you figure out where you are at and what you need to move forward. Book here: https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-callLinks + Resources Mentioned:📸 Come say hi on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/📬 Email me anytime → [email protected] 🌐 Website →https://www.herhythmplatform.com📩 Don't forget to sign up to the email newsletter → https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform🎧 More episodes you will love (Apple Podcasts Links):Ep 5: Eat more without the guiltEp 12: Eating enough (or too much) in HA recoveryEp 21: Why you should wait 3 cycles before you consider yourself recovered from HAEp 22: Bloating, fullness and digestive issues during period recovery explained
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I know you have gotten used to reducing your calories - maybe it even feels normal now. Smaller portions, low-cal swaps, skipping snacks. You tell yourself you are just being “healthy,” but deep down, you know your body’s tired of surviving on less.In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually happens when you under-eat for too long and how your metabolism adapts to protect you - not punish you. I’ll explain why this adaptation is the reason recovery can feel frustrating at first (yes, including the quick early weight gain) and why that’s a sign that your body is finally feeling safe again.From this episode you will:- Learn what metabolic adaptation actually is (and why it’s reversible)- Understand why recovery often feels worse before it feels better- Discover how to know when you have reached true maintenance (including practical tips to get there!)✨ Ready for next steps or feeling stuck and want eyes on your recovery?✨ Book a FREE breakthrough call with me. I’ll help you figure out where you are at and what you need to move forward. Book here: https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-callLinks + Resources Mentioned:📸 Come say hi on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/📬 Email me anytime → [email protected] 🌐 Website →https://www.herhythmplatform.com📩 Don't forget to sign up to the email newsletter → https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform🎧 More episodes you will love (Apple Podcasts Links):Ep 5: Eat more without the guiltEp 12: Eating enough (or too much) in HA recoveryEp 21: Why you should wait 3 cycles before you consider yourself recovered from HAEp 22: Bloating, fullness and digestive issues during period recovery explained
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