I knew there was a debate coming...
What can I say? I am not a fan of organized religion either so this ideologies don't attract me.
I am not really "doing my own thing" as mich as eating the way people ate back in 1491 before the colonizers came. For example, if you raise your own chickens you don't eat chicken every day the way people commonly do in 2023. Most people who raise their own chickens in their yards will have a chicken on Sunday (thanks for the colonizers) and then use the leftovers in a soup or rice the following days until the following Sunday feast.
Anyway, just some food for thought since you seem slightly interested in the subject.
I listen to my body and it tells me which foods and nutrients I need. I should also mention I do a prolonged water fast once every year for about a week. This has completely changed my relationship with food. I also do other fasts throughout the year and don't eat when sick.
Not looking for debate just sharing what has worked for me. I used to be heavier years ago. I often think of quitting drinking and if never drank again I would be fine with that but socially I would feel like I am missing out. Not a big drinker but I can imagine how difficult it would be for a drinker to quit drinking.
Since we are on the subject, I think the whole high protein low carb diet is a ponzi scheme backed by the meat industry. Just as the research that found wine is "good for you" was backed by the wine industry. (I say this as someone who likes good wine.)
"There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy." - Friedrich Nietzsche