Why I Counted Every Gram of Protein

I used to think tracking protein was just about building muscle. But it became a way to measure if I was doing life right. Every meal was a math problem—chicken breast or tofu, Greek yogurt or lentils, always calculating, always checking labels. Some nights, I’d stare at my dinner, feeling proud and empty at the same time. I knew the numbers, but I didn’t know if I was hungry or just following the plan. When I hit my target, there was no relief—just the next meal to plan, the next number to chase. I wish I could remember what it felt like to eat without thinking about amino acids. #FoodGuilt #ControlIsExhausting #BodyCheckChronicles #Health #Diet