I Drank Tomato Juice Because I Was Supposed To

I read that tomato juice could kill bacteria. So I bought a carton, poured a glass, and told myself it was for my health. I didn’t mention the real reason: I wanted to feel in control. Every sip was supposed to make me safer, cleaner, better. I counted the vitamins, not the calories, but the feeling was the same—like I was chasing some invisible finish line. When I finished the glass, I waited for something to change. But all I felt was the same quiet anxiety, sitting heavy in my stomach. I still didn’t trust my body to keep me safe. I still didn’t trust myself. #ControlIsExhausting #FoodGuilt #NotJustAboutTheScale #Health #Diet