I’ve been obsessively counting everything to the gram lately. But I’ve realized that I’m turning to highly processed products just because they’re low in calories. I started this with the intention of eating healthy, but it feels like things are going in a completely different direction. Do you think this is a problem? Is there anyone else who does this?
I also dedicated all my appetite to calorie tracking for a while. It was a time when, for example, I was only eating one light biscuit instead of bread for breakfast, just because it had ‘less calories’. Then my doctor said my intestines were seriously struggling. What you’ve written feels very familiar to me; your body might react as well, be careful.
I think this is more than just a matter of “I want to stay healthy.” When a person is chasing low calories, they sometimes get caught up in details to avoid losing a sense of control. So, to be honest, do you have a concern like wanting to “control everything”? It’s something to think about.
In fact, nutrition is not just about calories. In other words, when looking at a low-calorie product, it’s important to consider whether it is also good in terms of vitamins and minerals, whether it has adequate fiber, and whether it is processed—these factors need to be examined as well. Processed products usually contain high levels of chemicals and preservatives, which can create the illusion that you are eating healthily.
Actually, this is kind of a control issue, just like you said. I started with the goal of losing weight, but after a while, numbers just started spinning in my head, so I can’t even eat healthy products out of fear of unnecessary calories. Plus, I’ve noticed that when I cut carbs, I tend to gravitate more towards low-calorie options.
Let me speak frankly now, the issue is multifaceted. You say you started to eat healthily, but have you ever researched what real healthy eating is? Switching to processed products because they’re low in calories seems like shifting responsibility elsewhere. Did you start by learning the basics first? That’s the issue.
Obsessions like this actually happen to many of us. Especially when we constantly see videos on social media about “eating with x calories,” it can really mess with your head. It’s normal to think like this, but at every stage, it’s important to pause and do a little analysis like “what am I doing, is this healthy?” In other words, it’s not just about focusing on the numbers.