Ep. 209: Crash Dieting, Undereating, Metabolism, and Your Thyroid
My Thyroid Health24 Juli 2025

Ep. 209: Crash Dieting, Undereating, Metabolism, and Your Thyroid

Have you ever slashed your calories, skipped meals, or jumped on the latest crash diet—only to feel more exhausted, gain weight, or see your thyroid numbers worsen? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the long-term effects of crash dieting, undereating, and yo-yo dieting on your thyroid and metabolism.

We’ll unpack how extreme calorie restriction can trigger hormonal imbalances, slow down your metabolism, and even contribute to hypothyroidism -- making it worse! You’ll learn how the body adapts to chronic undernourishment, why water fasting and “metabolic confusion” might do more harm than good, and what strategies actually help restore metabolic health after years of dieting.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How crash dieting can suppress thyroid function and lower your metabolic rate

  • Why undereating—even "clean eating"—can trigger weight gain and fatigue

  • The hidden risks of water fasting and extreme carb cycling for people with hypothyroidism

  • What metabolic adaptation is, and how to repair it

  • How to safely rebuild your metabolism and support thyroid recovery

  • Sustainable strategies for long-term weight and energy balance


If you’re struggling with weight management, energy crashes, or thyroid symptoms that won’t improve—despite eating “healthy”—this conversation is a must-listen. Tune in to discover practical, sustainable steps to rebuild your metabolism, support your thyroid, and ditch the diet cycle for good.


LEARN MORE

You can learn more about the topic from Paloma:


Can Crash Dieting Cause Hypothyroidism?

https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/crash-dieting-hypothyroidism

The Effect of Dieting on Your Thyroid Health

https://www.youtube.com/live/wfP0IUZX2D8

How to Repair Your Metabolism After Crash and Yo-Yo Dieting

https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/repair-metabolism-crash-yo-yo-dieting-hypothyroidism

How Undereating Can Affect Your Thyroid

https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/undereating-thyroid

How To Fix Metabolic Adaptation

https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/metabolic-adaptation

Is Water Fasting Safe For Hypothyroidism?

https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/water-fasting-safe-hypothyroidism

Metabolic Confusion, Carb Cycling, and Hypothyroidism Weight Loss

https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/metabolic-confusion-carb-cycling-hypothyroidism-weight-loss


ABOUT PALOMA HEALTH


⁠⁠Paloma Health ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you.


Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout.


Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout.


Become a Paloma Member:

https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidism


Paloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit:

https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit

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