[Nervous Tick]

>> “You know, just slow the wheels down and the tires will last longer.”

Therefore “Leave the car parked in the garage and the tires will last a really long time!”

But long life isn’t the purpose of the tire. The car is meant to transport people where they need to go at a speed that enables them to use their time for better things than getting from Point A to Point B. And the tires are meant to support that use of the car.

Is there a corollary for fasting? I know that after 24 hours of fasting I do not think as clearly and certainly do not perform at physical tasks with the same performance as when I am adequately fed. Is a long life of reduced performance a noble goal?

[dfwgator]

I know that after 24 hours of fasting I do not think as clearly and certainly do not perform at physical tasks with the same performance as when I am adequately fed.

Which is why it's better to do a low-carb diet, so that your body is fat-adapted. Your brain works better on Ketones. It's very difficult to fast if you eat a lot of carbs.