Why I Counted Every Almond

I used to think the right snack would fix everything. Greek yogurt, berries, a handful of almonds—measured, logged, never guessed. I’d line up apple slices, weigh the almond butter, and tell myself this was control, this was healthy. But every bite came with a silent calculation. If I ate the wrong thing, or too much, I’d feel it in my chest for hours. Even the so-called good snacks felt risky, like I was always one spoonful away from undoing weeks of work. I knew the numbers, but I never felt full. Not really. Sometimes I’d stare at my bowl and wonder if I’d ever eat without thinking about it first. #Health #Diet #FoodGuilt