697. What Diets Actually Do To Your Metabolism

The Female Health Solution Podcast

Did you know that years of dieting could be sabotaging your metabolism? Let’s unpack why this happens and, more importantly, how you can rebuild your metabolism for better energy and better health!

The Diet Trap

For decades, diet culture has pressured women to pursue unrealistic body standards. From cabbage soup diets to extreme calorie restriction, the message has been clear: smaller is better. But here’s the thing—this is not true, and it’s certainly not good for your metabolism.

When you restrict calories or cut out entire food groups, your metabolism adapts. It slows down to conserve energy because your body perceives these restrictions as a stressor. Over time, this makes it harder to lose weight, creates hormonal imbalances, and depletes your energy stores.

Why the Female Body is Different

Here’s something diet culture ignores: the female body is designed to store fat as a survival mechanism. Fat is essential for hormone regulation, fertility, and overall health. When you drastically cut calories or follow extreme diets, your body clings to fat reserves even harder. It’s not you—it’s biology.

On top of that, factors like stress, lack of sleep, medications, and birth control can further impact your metabolism. Add in chronic dieting, and the result is often a sluggish metabolic rate, nutrient deficiencies, and burnout.

The Metabolism You Want

The good news? You don’t have to stay stuck in this cycle. The key to a healthy metabolism is fueling your body—not depriving it. It’s about giving your body the nutrients, rest, and movement it needs to function optimally.

• Protein is Your Friend: Start your day with a protein-rich breakfast to support muscle repair and metabolism.

• Prioritize Sleep: Growth hormone, essential for metabolic function, is released during deep sleep.

• Manage Stress: High cortisol levels can wreak havoc on your metabolism. Build stress-reducing habits into your day.

• Fuel Strategically: Eating enough calories and the right balance of nutrients keeps your metabolic “fire” burning.

Ready for a Reset?

If you’re ready to break free from the dieting hamster wheel and build a metabolism that works for you, I’m inviting you to join my FREE 5-Day Metabolism Reset Challenge.

In just five days, you’ll learn how to:

• Fuel your body for better energy.

• Improve your digestion.

• Build habits for long-term metabolic health.

Plus, we’ll be giving away prizes like DUTCH hormone tests, metabolism-supporting tinctures, and dry brushes to kickstart your journey.

This is a no-pressure, supportive challenge designed to help you feel better, fast. Whether you’re looking for a reset or just some practical tips, this challenge is the perfect place to start.

Details at a Glance:

📅 When: February 3rd - February 7th 🎁 Prizes: Dutch hormone tests, metabolism tinctures, and more! 📍 Where: Online 💰 Cost: FREE

👉 Join the Challenge Here: https://dr-beth-westie.mykajabi.com/free-5-day-metabolism-boost-hormone-balance-reset

I know how exhausting it can feel to try diet after diet and end up disappointed. Let’s shift the focus to fueling your body, improving your health, and building a metabolism that works for you—not against you.

I can’t wait to see you there!