Just curious...why eat?

[desperate4nething]

I was just wondering, why is this site named the way it is? Is it supposed to mean whyeat as in, "why you SHOULD eat", why eat as in "Why eat? (implying dont)" idk... just thinkin out loud lol...

[62135]

Because it is the first principle of life.

Without wishing to impose religious views upon anyone - in Catholicism, one eats of the flesh and blood of Christ in communion. Eating is a symbol - honey and apples at the Jewish New Year - in many faiths. We eat because it is the fundamental human drive. At a base level, we are but animals who must live; and to live we must have energy; without you [i]you[/] will die.

We are at a most base level biologically constrained creatures. And so "why eat" - because you are human and wish to survive; to thrive, to find something beautiful before the inevitable time to leave the stage. Perhaps this website is about reminding people of those reasons, of the connections, the dance and interplay of life that takes place upon that stage for a brief while.

-one person's opinion

[redserra]

I thought it was the semantic equivalent of the vase/face optical illusion. People who initially wanted to escalate would read the "Why Eat" sarcastically as "pro-ana/mia" only to find an environment geared toward de-escalation. People who wanted support but weren't ready for -- or couldn't afford -- recovery in a mental health setting could find support they needed.

[elzie]

This was named so long ago, I don't even think Ritesh named it. I think it USED to be a pro site but I'm not too sure. I like 62135s response.

[Ritesh]

The name goes both ways, it depends whats really best for you, not what you think(opposite) is best for you.

Why Eat -> as in Why not Eat if you are unhealthy underweight.
Why Eat -> as in Why over Eat if you are unhealthy overweight.

This is suppose to be sweet and simple, please don't try to over complicate it

[Matthewww]

These things are so cool; I've been away for too long.