Surviving is a calorie draining strain on the system, requiring additional intake to sustain yourself. At best, it's bad enough. There's no need to make it worse by starving if it's not necessary. If you have to, that's another thing, but why do it if you don't have to?
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"Most men take the straight and narrow. A few take the road less traveled. I chose to cut through the woods." ~Unknown~