I Ate Chia Seeds Instead of Dinner

I used to think hunger was a problem to solve. Chia seeds in water—swollen, bland, filling—became my nightly ritual. I’d read about fiber and fullness, how a handful could trick my stomach into silence. Some nights, I’d stare at my bowl, feeling proud of my control. Other nights, I’d feel the ache of wanting something warm, real, and let the guilt settle in instead. I know the numbers: grams of fiber, calories saved, pounds lost. But I can’t remember the last time I ate without calculating what it would cost me later. Chia seeds helped me feel full. But I never felt satisfied. #Health #Diet #FoodGuilt