How to Know If You’re Eating Too Little (And What to Do About It)
If you’re eating “clean,” training consistently, and still feel bloated, exhausted, and stuck, you might not be overeating. You might be eating too little. Yep. That plateau you’re blaming on carbs? Could be your metabolism screaming for help.
Signs You’re Under-Eating:
You’re always cold, tired, or wired-but-tired
Cravings are out of control (especially at night)
You’ve lost your period or it’s irregular
The scale hasn’t budged in months
You’re eating ~1400 calories or less most days. ***Spoiler: 1400 is toddler-level. You’re not a toddler.
Why Eating Too Little Backfires
When calories stay low for too long, your metabolism adapts. It gets stingy.
That means:
Lower thyroid output
Slower fat burn
Increased cortisol
Muscle breakdown
Your body isn’t trying to sabotage you — it’s trying to survive.
What to Do Instead
Track your true intake (no judgment, just data)
Add food slowly, 100–150 cals/week, mostly carbs + fats
Support with strength training + rest
Stay consistent long enough to heal, this isn’t a 2-week detox
Reminder: Your body thrives when it feels safe. Starving it into submission is not the move- especially in your 30s and 40s.
Ready to reverse the damage? Download my free Reverse Dieting Guide — step-by-step instructions for building your intake without blowing up the scale. Reach out to me to schedule your free call to discuss your individual goals in more depth. I’d love to hear from you!
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