Eating 1200 calories might be working against you. In my conversation with Dr. Teresa Pangan, PhD, RDN, we talked about what can happen when the body is put into extreme restriction. When calories drop too low, your body doesn’t think “this is healthy” It thinks “this is not enough.” And it adapts. Leading to: • lower energy • increased hunger • slowed metabolism • difficulty maintaining results Which is why it often becomes hard to keep weight off long term. This isn’t about avoiding fat loss. It’s about approaching it in a way your body can actually support. #balancednutrition #womenshealth #midlifefitness #healthyhabits #nutritioneducation