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What if it’s not you? It’s the food.

I’m learning why eating better felt so hard, and what happens when you remove ultra-processed foods from the equation.

This isn’t about willpower or perfection.

It’s about understanding how modern food is designed, and choosing something different, gently and realistically.

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THE REALIZATION

I stopped blaming myself and started questioning the food.

For years, I did what we’re told to do.

I tried eating less. Tracking. Cutting carbs. Resetting every Monday.

Sometimes it worked.

Then life happened, habits returned, and the weight followed.

What finally clicked was this:

ultra-processed foods are engineered to override hunger and fullness.

When that’s your environment, struggling is a predictable outcome.

WHAT DITCHING UPFs MEANS HERE

It’s a shift, not a diet.

For me, ditching UPFs  means:

  • Learning how to recognize ultra-processed foods
  • Focusing on real, simple ingredients most of the time
  • Leaving room for life, flexibility, and sanity
  • Paying attention to cravings, habits, and energy, not just weight

I’m not aiming for perfect eating. I’m aiming for food that doesn’t fight my biology.

WHY I’M SHARING THIS

Because I know I’m not the only one.

This space is for you if:

  • You’ve “tried everything” and nothing stuck
  • You feel fine eating well… until certain foods show up
  • You’re tired of being told it’s just discipline
  • You want to understand why change feels hard, not just be told to try harder

I’m not a nutritionist or a coach. I’m just some lady asking better questions and documenting what I’m learning as I go.

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I share reflections, things I’m learning about ultra-processed foods, and what changes as I simplify how I eat.

If that sounds helpful, you’re welcome to join.