Why “Eating Clean” Is Slowing Your Metabolism | Ep 69

You eat clean. You avoid processed food. You prioritize protein.So why is your energy worse, your sleep off, and fat loss stuck?In this episode, Kat and Andrew explain how clean eating often turns into chronic under-fueling without you realizing it, quietly slowing your metabolism in the process.When calories get too low or carbs and fats are stripped out, your body adapts. Thyroid output drops, cortisol rises, movement decreases, and fat loss stalls. The frustrating part is you think you’re doing everything right.They break down why “I already eat healthy” can still miss the mark, how weekday restriction fuels weekend overeating, and what your metabolism actually needs to feel safe and responsive.Metabolism responds to adequacy and consistency, not perfection.(00:00) The clean eating trap(07:00) How under-fueling slows metabolism(14:00) The “I eat healthy” blind spot(24:00) Weekend binges and the low-fat mythReady to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360applicationOrder a comprehensive functional lab here - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview(after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat)Get your free Gut Health Assessment - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2to get a step by step plan to feel less stuckFollow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/