Exactly. Presenting arguments in good faith with people who are willing to accept objective views and valid factual information can be thrilling and present opportunity to learn about your own belief systems.

In practice, though, it is such a rare occurrence that you are mostly just better off banging your head against a wall.

I got into a loud verbal altercation with a teacher at one point who insisted I was asleep while I was arguing with them.

You know that is a fair point that I hadn’t considered.

Of course, it’s not better. There is no way around the laws of thermodynamics. Weight loss is a measure of taking in fewer calories than you burn. That’s the formulae.

That said, intermittent fasting can be a great way for some people to manage their caloric intake. Some people just find it easier to manage their calories by eating once or twice a day and restricting themselves at others.

At the end of the day, though it’s not meant to be a panacea, it’s a tool to be used for those that prefer it to other options.

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