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Out of Pocket
You're here because you're in the healthcare gap.
You're already doing the basics of exercise and eating healthy.
But you're also not so sick you need the care of a doctor.
You want answers that help you live your best life proactively.
If you’re burned out on diets, confused by your symptoms, and tired of being told “everything looks normal,” this show is for you.
Hosted by functional nutritionists Andrew Hayes and Kat Best, we cover the health issues most people struggle with but rarely talk about. Gut problems. Hormone chaos. Fatigue. Cravings. Mood swings. The difference between sustainable fat loss and trendy weight loss. Irregular poops. (Yes, we said it.)
Each week, we give you the tools to actually feel better - without crash diets, supplements you don’t need, or 4AM workouts.
No shame. No perfection. Just more clarity, not more effort.
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Out of Pocket
Why “Eating Clean” Is Slowing Your Metabolism | Ep 69
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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 myth
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