> I couldn't give actionable advice to someone who, for example, "wants to get in shape" beyond what are essentially tautologies like just eat less and exercise

> I couldn't give actionable advice to someone who, for example, "wants to get in shape" beyond what are essentially tautologies like just eat less and exercise more but that doesn't even sound right. there are a million life hacks (real, good-natured ones like "start small", "make healthy things convenient" etc) you could share to help or to encourage someone facing that wall other than "just be like me" or "obey the laws of physics". If you cared enough about helping them, I guess.