Woman holding a sign that says ‘Can Eating Too Little Damage Your Metabolism?’ for a blog about metabolic adaptation and dieting

Can Eating Too Little Slow Your Metabolism?

November 24, 2025•0 min read

Blog cover explaining whether eating too little slows metabolism and what really happens to your body during dieting

Graphic about metabolic adaptation and how the body responds to eating too few calories

Infographic showing why extreme dieting causes low energy, cravings, binges and slow progress

Visual breakdown of why crash diets backfire and make fat loss harder over time

Simple explanation of how low-calorie dieting affects metabolism, hunger, energy, movement and fat loss.

Healthy habits graphic showing balanced meals, protein, movement, sleep and small calorie adjustments.

Balanced meal example supporting sustainable fat loss without extreme low-calorie dieting

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Personal Trainer, Fitness Coach, and Founder of Thryve Fitness. Jocelyn helps women - especially busy mums - build strength, confidence, and consistency through simple, sustainable fitness and nutrition habits. Her mission is to make getting fit feel achievable, not overwhelming.

Jocelyn Reeves

Personal Trainer, Fitness Coach, and Founder of Thryve Fitness. Jocelyn helps women - especially busy mums - build strength, confidence, and consistency through simple, sustainable fitness and nutrition habits. Her mission is to make getting fit feel achievable, not overwhelming.