“My metabolism must be broken.”
from 1 Million lbs Lost Hosted by Jess Phillips
Have you ever said (or thought quietly): “My metabolism must be broken.” Because maybe you’ve dieted the right way… You tracked, stayed consistent, and actually put effort in. And now fat loss feels harder than it should. This is one of the most common fears I hear — especially from people who have dieted before, feel stuck, or worry they did something irreversible to their body. But here’s the truth: 👉 Your metabolism isn’t broken. It’s adaptive. Metabolism isn’t fragile. It’s the amount of energy your body uses daily to stay alive, digest food, move, and recover — and it constantly adjusts based on your body size, activity, sleep, stress, and food intake. So when your body gets smaller… it needs less energy. At the same time: hunger often increases daily movement drops without you noticing recovery gets harder Which is why fat loss can feel harder even when nothing changed. This isn’t about fear. It’s not about being anti-diet. And it’s definitely not about “healing” a broken body. It’s about understanding your body well enough to stop guessing — and start making adjustments that actually work. If you feel stuck and want clarity on what’s happening with your metabolism:
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