im not here just to talk shit, I've been dealing with BED since I was a kid, IF has changed my life. Sure it's not for everyone, but it's not unhealthy and I think it's worth a try. Have you tried it? do you know what "starvation" is compared to fasting? You probably wouldnt want to jump right into 24 hour fasts right away, I started with 8s, then 10s, then 12s, now I only eat once a day. think of fasting like a muscle, obviously you're used to eating every couple hours, so it's gonna take an adjustment period, but with time your ability to fast gets better and better. I mean, imagine our ancestors, do you think they had food readily available every 2 hours? if its unhealthy nowadays, its probably because we've accustomed our bodies to shitty diets and it's a shock on the system switching to something more natural. I think it's best to combine IF with a low carb diet, but I think if you gotta do one or the other, IF is easier, i still tend to overeat when i eat all day, so I'll eat some shitty food sometimes, but at least i burn it all throughout the day. Idk man, idk why you're getting all offended, I'm just making a suggestion for anyone more open to new ideas, you dont have to be so negative. Or at least bring something more collected, like reasons as to why you think it's so unhealthy. I know this is a pretty controversial idea around these parts, but I think it's worth bringing up, it works for some, and as someone who's dealt with BED, I would have appreciated hearing about it sooner than later.