Why I Counted Every Gram of Fiber

I used to track everything—calories, steps, grams of protein, and yes, even fiber. I told myself it was about health, but really, it was about control. I’d stand in the grocery aisle, phone in hand, scrolling through labels. Twenty-three grams. Twenty-eight. Never enough. I’d feel proud if I hit the number, but mostly, I felt tired. Tired of chasing a target that never made me feel better about my body. Some nights, I’d stare at my dinner, wondering if more fiber would finally make me feel "good enough." But the numbers never filled the emptiness. They just gave me something else to measure. #Health #Diet #ControlIsExhausting