Hi! I did IF starting in ‘20, up until this past fall. I started at 175, and went down to 160, where I felt great (I’m F 5’11). My schedule changed at work, and I’m now working 4a-12p. This requires me to get up at 2a. I have two kids at home, so I make dinner every night around 530, so we can eat as a family. In a perfect world I’d eat much earlier, but I get that they don’t want to eat at 4p lol. My days are just super long. I’m having such a hard time at work. I get breaks every 2 hours, and it’s so hard to not eat at 6a. My job is very physically demanding, and honestly, I’m just struggling. I’ve gained 10lbs back in the past few months, and I know it’s because I start eating so early. Guys, I need some help. Encouragement. Anything. I want to get back to IF, but I don’t want to be angry at work cause I’m hungry.
Eat your food then! IF should work for you, not the other way around. Dont mess up your health coz of a fad diet. If this doesn’t work, try to include workouts in your routine after work when your kids are in school and such.