I wanted way more protein than usual without trying

Sweet foods lost appeal meat and rice sounded perfect

Late night hunger hit more often than before

Greasy food felt worse cleaner meals felt better

Spicy food suddenly tasted amazing

I leaned into simple foods because digestion felt sensitive

Alcohol lost all appeal.

I paid more attention to meal timing because mood and energy swung

High-fat meals made me feel sluggish.

Overall food choices got simpler saltier and more protein-focused

Recovery meals became non-negotiable.

I started caring more about digestion than taste

I snacked less but ate bigger main meals.

I kept meals bland to avoid GI irritation.

Carbs around training felt almost mandatory