Why the hell do I have the urge to eat an entire days worth of food by noon?

[LadyForCamus]

There are no benefits to fasting. We starve ourselves for the exact same non-reasons that we become gluttons. Our minds aren't truth-telling machines, and lacking or possessing the knowledge of "x" doesn't have the ability to help us overcome it's many flaws and ticks. We know, for example, that neither stuffing our faces nor abstaining from food have any benefit whatsoever. We still do both. Yu;re not solving some problem by fasting, you're indulging in the same problem in a different direction.

Thanks for the input, though.

Actually, some preliminary evidence suggests potential health benefits of intermittent fasting, including slowing of the aging process...

however-

1. Most of the research at this point is animal research not human, so not generalizable (and nowhere near strong enough to be making/changing official recommendations)

2. Many of the benefits (ex: weight loss, improved insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular health) can be achieved via traditional weight loss methods, so the harshness of fasting is hardly necessary.

3. (A question) Is living an extra year or so really worth cyclical starvation?

From a quality of life stand point, I don't see how it could ever be practical, realistic, or frankly, worth it as a life style. As a dietitian, I would never recommend it to anyone. As a person who enjoys eating everyday, I would never recommend it to anyone, lol.