How I Learned to Count Protein Instead of Calories

I used to think swapping chicken for lentils was just about saving money. Now, every time I measure out beans or spoon TVP into a pan, I’m really measuring something else: control, maybe, or fear. I read all the tips—bulgur over rice, peas over corn, seitan if you’re brave enough. I know the numbers. I know the grams. But sometimes, standing in the kitchen with a can of tuna, I wonder if I’m still hungry or just trying to prove I can do this on less. Less money, less meat, less of me. I tell myself it’s practical. I tell myself it’s healthy. But the truth is, every swap is another quiet negotiation with my own body, hoping I’ll finally feel full—just not too much. #Health #Diet #FoodGuilt