Well I certainly don't agree with all of your points....not by a long shot......BUT, I'll quickly add "whatever works for YOU.......well, it works!!"
Too much exercise can actually be counterproductive. That's a fact. I lift no more than an hour a day, five days a week, and usually closer to 45 minutes or so. Go to www.ast-ss.com and read up on the MaxOT workout; incredible stuff to read there........about workouts, fitness, health in general. Really destroys a lot of myths and stereotypes.
I think your dietary suggestions are overall pretty good.......but beer should be scratched from the list. Hugely fattening, no matter what anyone says. So is liquor.
Too many here don't quite "get" the multiple small meals concept. It isn't that hard; it's about proper caloric intake, proper foods.........no need to starve. Also, it's about keeping your metabolism in high gear. A "meal" can be nothing more than some greens with some grilled chicken breast on it. What many would consider a "snack", really.
But again.....if what you do works for you, go for it; you have had admirable results. I just wouldn't recommend many of the same things to just anybody is all.
So unless you plan to drink it in mass quantities, it shouldn't be much of an issue. But then, if that was the case, obesity probably wouldn't be your main problem anyhow!
I think beer gets its bad rep because it is associated with the consumption of unhealthy snackfoods like pretzels, chips and pizza. That is what causes the "beer belly" more than anything else.
Beer is essentially a pure substance. Barley, hops, yeast and water. That's it (unless you're drinking Budweiser that contains rice). In moderate consumption, it is a good part of a healthy, natural-food based diet.
In fact, it is far worse to drink a Diet Coke than to drink a beer. All that aspartame and all those other additives. Yuck. Not good for you at all.
As for your point on excessive exercise, walking five miles a day is hardly excessive. I believe the human body was designed for walking. It is in fact the perfect exercise and the exercise that puts the least strain on your body. Even those who have had heart attacks can safely incorporate a walking regimen into their routine. What's good about walking is you can do it anytime, anywhere. Just put on a good pair of shoes and go. Whenever I travel, I don't have to worry about searching for weight rooms and such. I just get out there and explore the neighborhood.