Hedonist Revised

Pros and Cons of Being a Hedonist Eater Eating anything I want at any time I want is the way I live my life no matter the consequences. Hedonism describes my eating habits because I eat anything that gives me pleasure no matter what the circumstances. According to Dictionary.com the definition of “hedonist” is “a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification”. By following the idea of Hedonism, I eat for pleasure and not to conform to societies’ view of perfection, I eat for a cheaper cost, but the cons of this lifestyle can be detrimental to health. One pro of eating Hedonist style is a happier, more meaningful life. Today’s society is so hung on the idea of good and bad foods that they forget to actually enjoy food. Food is a wonderful part of life that should be enjoyed every time you eat. If I sell out to what societies view of happy is, then what is the point of being happy? Food releases endorphins, a chemical inside the brain used for pleasure, so there must be some use for selecting food we like. Eating food I don’t care for is just another way to mold our look so society will look at us. Why should I care what society thinks? It’s my body and it’s my decision on what I want to eat. Our whole country is founded on the belief of having independent choices in our lives. Today, we view celebrities as models of how to live our lives. Not everyone should sell out to look like a Hollywood star. I choose to eat what I desire because certain foods make me happy and I believe in the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness. Another pro of Hedonism is food is cheaper and better. Good food can be a lot cheaper than “healthy foods”. A two liter of soda costs 99 cents where as a bottle of water cost over two dollars. Why would I pay extra for something I will not enjoy? The logic behind the idea of eating healthy is completely absurd. Not only do I save money, but I enjoy the food I’m eating.