"In fact, last January, I decided to finally look at my macros - how much protein, fiber, carbs, and other nutrients I was actually eating. I've always tried to eat "healthy," but I was nervous about tracking anything too closely. I came of age during the clean-eating era, of salads, raw vegetables, and the demonization of carbs. In college, that slid into disordered eating: severe under-eating as a way to avoid "danger" foods."
"In my 20s, I thought I'd trained myself out of it, but in retrospect, I mostly swapped one rigid habit for another, following wellness trends of the 2010s. I ordered big salads with low-calorie counts, bulked up with quinoa and some chicken, but not much else. I drank "detox" green juices. I spent money on goji berries instead of loaves of bread. The result? Serious stomach problems."
New-year reflection prompts closer attention to diet and health and motivated tracking of macros to measure protein, fiber, carbs, and other nutrients. Early exposure to clean-eating and college-era under-eating evolved into rigid wellness habits in the 2010s, including low-calorie salads, detox juices, and pricey superfoods, which contributed to serious stomach problems. Recovery required unlearning restrictive mindsets and trusting a more intuitive approach to food, ultimately resolving bloating and discomfort. In mid-30s and starting a family, priorities shifted toward ensuring adequate protein, fiber, and overall fuel. A health team invites readers to submit questions via a survey for expert answers.
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