Because, as simple as that advice might be, it's not all there is to it—and we don't live in a vacuum. All things in moderation—including moderation. My takea

Because, as simple as that advice might be, it's not all there is to it—and we don't live in a vacuum. All things in moderation—including moderation. My takeaway from many mental health discussions has been to: * Look after your body/love yourself by being good to your body (this includes your takeaways) * Try to see things from others' perspectives * Relax and just have a damned beer if you want a damned beer. It's not all that heavy—it's life and life only. (just an aside/tangent: I'm not for fasting in the way you've prescribed. From what I understand about it is that it won't hurt you, but it doesn't gain you anything either unless you're having difficulty managing your caloric budget)