I have read that severe calorie restriction on our bodies slows down metabolism. It is suggested that virtually all women who severely restrict foods have a slowed metabolism and therefore gain more weight upon "normal" eating. with that being said, how can I feel good about trying to eat more when I know that I will gain more weight than I started out with? How can I re-charge my metabolism? Does it every spring-back? Can you PLEASE provide me with any feedback? Or any other reading or information that you would deem as being helpful.