What Am I Supposed to Eat? Real Nutrition, Real Answers
I used to only know one thing about food: I was hungry. That was it. I didn’t care what I ate—chips, corn nuts, whatever I could find. Corn nuts are made from corn, so I figured they were healthy enough. Right?
I didn’t understand how food worked. In my mind, it went in one end and came out the other. That was the whole process. I thought I was eating to stay alive, but I wasn’t feeding my body. Not really.
I’d heard the phrase “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but that was about it. I thought skinny meant healthy. I believed I could live off iceberg lettuce and SlimFast. I thought the constant hunger, the irritability, the lightheadedness—that was just what being thin felt like.
It Wasn’t About Willpower
People assume you’re failing because you don’t have self-control. That’s not what was happening.
My body wasn’t fighting against me. It was fighting for me.
I was starving it. Starving my cells, my muscles, my brain. The food I gave it wasn’t food—it was filler. So my body kept asking for more. Loudly.
The headaches came first. Then the joint pain. Then dizziness and exhaustion. I kept ignoring it. I thought that’s just how it was. That this was the price of being thin.
Eventually, I broke. I bought a hot ham and cheese sandwich, a bag of chips, and a soda. I told myself it was a normal meal. That I was doing better.
But 20 minutes later, I was hungry again. And not just a little bit. I felt hollow.
Junk Disguised as Food
Salt, sugar, and chemicals pretending to be nourishment—most of what I ate was just that. Processed meat. Artificial flavoring. Empty carbs. I didn’t know better.
The bright boxes and smiling cartoon mascots told me it was good for me. I grew up believing them. I still see those same kinds of ads every day. Fast food signs, “healthy” frozen meals, “natural” snacks full of preservatives. They look real. They’re not.
They make you feel full for a minute. But your body knows the truth.
Fun Fact: Carbs help your brain release serotonin—that calm, satisfied chemical. That’s why low-carb diets made me miserable. But it wasn’t about cutting carbs or eating more protein. It was about eating food with actual value.
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Constant Hunger Isn’t Normal
I spent years thinking about my weight. Obsessing over it. Measuring my worth by numbers. I thought if I just tried harder, I could force my body into the “right” size.
But my body is my body. It stores fat a certain way. It burns energy a certain way. I’m not built like my friends or sisters. That doesn’t mean I’m broken. It just means I’m not one-size-fits-all.
Even when I was between 140 and 180 pounds, I was malnourished. That’s what hit me hardest: you can look “fine” on the outside and still be starving on the inside.
I was tired. Always tired. Always hungry. Something had to change.
Learning to Feed Myself
That’s when I decided to go back to school. I didn’t want diet advice—I wanted to understand food. I wanted to learn what my body actually needed.
I started adding real food: leafy greens, good fats, fruits, fiber, protein from clean sources. Not all at once. Slowly. I started feeding myself instead of punishing myself.
The constant hunger faded. I had more energy. My mood lifted. I stopped feeling like I was dragging myself through each day.
Do I still want sweets? Of course. But now I know the difference between cravings and needs. I still enjoy dessert—but I make it fresh. I eat it with intention.
The Lie About Eating Less
We’ve been told weight loss is about eating less. Pills. Shakes. Cutting calories.
But the truth is, your body can’t function without vitamins and minerals. Junk food clogs you up, inside and out. You might be eating every day, but if you’re not giving your body what it needs, it will keep asking for more.
That feeling of always being hungry? That’s your body telling you something is missing.
The fix isn’t eating less—it’s eating better.
Planning Makes a Difference
Meal planning isn’t about being strict—it’s about being prepared.
It forces you to slow down and ask yourself: What does my body need today? What’s going to help me feel full, calm, and clear-headed?
A good plan isn’t boring. It has variety—greens, fruits, complex carbs, good fats, lean protein. It’s flexible. It leaves room for life. It gives your body what it’s asking for, before it starts yelling.
FeedMeFood.org: Your Nutrition Toolkit
When I started learning, I needed help. That’s why I built Learn More About FedMeFood
It’s a place where you can find what I wish I had when I started:
- Nutritional facts that make sense
- A meal planner that works for your life
- A grocery list that doesn’t break the bank
- Recipes that don’t suck
- And space to share your own story or ask for advice
Because you deserve to feel good in your body. Not tomorrow. Not after 20 pounds. Right now.
You’re not broken. You’re just hungry for something real.
Let’s feed you. For real this time.