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Re:The Animal Is Tired by arvinsim on Monday May 10, 2021 @06:41AM (#27104528)
Dealing with food would be so much easier if it wasn't one of our main sources of pleasure and relief.

Alas, it is not so. That's why adopting proper diet and nutrition is complicated.

Re:The Animal Is Tired by athenot on Monday May 10, 2021 @08:55AM (#27105455)
I've adopted the opposite strategy: instead of constantly fighting against the pleasure in food, I have cultivated it. Expanded the horizons of my palate, chased amazing gustative experiences.

The result being that the immense majority of the food available to me is now "ok but not fantastic". I still take pride in being able to enjoy (almost) any food no matter how humble. But none bring me joy the way a rare fine dining experience will. And since I'm in no position to indulge on those on a regular basis, I'm never using food as a source of comfort and satisfaction.

TL;DR: appreciate and cultivate rarity (but try not being a snob about it)

Re:The Animal Is Tired by maxqin1 on Monday May 10, 2021 @07:28AM (#27104746)
> sources of pleasure and relief

So it can be. And I have food addicts in my family so I'm familiar with it. Have you tried cannabis?