Most men do. They don't even believe it exists. Go say this on a board like siouxcuntree and you'll have your asshole torn open. More than it already is of course.
It's ok butter cup, you can believe whatever makes you happy, but there is no scientific backing in support of "metabolic damage".
People overestimate their caloric needs. They eat out of habit and feelings, rather than absolute need for fuel.
Plus, women are the last i would trust when it comes to accurately reporting calories, and most definitely would not take anything they say about "feelings" seriously.