> The successful self-deprivation of food (in a healthy, reasonable way) I would argue that perhaps you aren't "depriving" yourself but more like adjusting you

> The successful self-deprivation of food (in a healthy, reasonable way) I would argue that perhaps you aren't "depriving" yourself but more like adjusting your intake to meet your actual needs. In other words, most of us overeat, and it just feels like deprivation when we eat less. (until we get accustomed to it)