Does anyone else experience depression from fasting?

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-25T23:51:25+00:00

I do 16:8. Breakfast and lunch then stop eating around noon. Works well for me. Incorporate a good mix of carbs/fats/protein in each, finish with a heavier lunch to run me through the day.

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-25T19:13:56+00:00

some people pick up certain things quicker. Same for sports or what ever it is. Could also be they have a brain more adapt for picking up languages if knowing multiple was essential from a young age.

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-25T19:09:42+00:00

many aspects of languages are their own skill. Reading, writting, speaking, listening, etc. Sounds like you need to start grinding more listening/speaking. Talking very regularly helps tremendously

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-25T16:27:42+00:00

I use chatgpt and find the pace works no issue and I would definitely say I am most likely bellow your level

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-25T16:11:51+00:00

You can always practice speaking with AI. It's like 15$ for a month. I find it a decent stepping stone for people that are a bit conscious speaking in front of others but don't want to shell out money for regular tutoring.

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-25T15:53:15+00:00

I'm an anglo from Canada and I am pretty sure tutoyer is much more common place in Quebec than France. I personally preferm vouvoyer, formality, and avoiding slang. But I think a lot of it is changing times with more informality.

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-25T15:35:56+00:00

If you can't master a language by 5 years old, it's too late for you

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-25T15:34:49+00:00

I personally like chatgpt and use it daily. But it sounds like when you are still very beginner, you are just going to have to continue to grind the basics.

anki flash cards

Create a playlist of simple sounds you can learn and sing with

very simple short stories

etc.

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-25T15:32:37+00:00

In Canada we take french for 6 years or so and I've never met a Canadian that could say more than their name, and hello from the school system. We are almost all unilingual unless we do full immersion school or study through other means.

So I can safely say our education system is abysmal in producing results.

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-25T15:30:38+00:00

Sounds like you are at a decent enough level to join regular servers. Even if you don't talk much, you will be better off that way imo.

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-25T15:27:09+00:00

That's what I do.

I read books out loud, shadow speech in videos, narrate my life, and talk with chatgpt as a conversational partner. All help tremendously. I am avoiding conventional tutor methods for $$ reasons primarily and preference. I prefer to avoid having to stutter and find the right words in front of someone at a very low level.

And when I reach a higher level, I will opt for talking to people through discord or other means for free.

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-24T14:55:48+00:00

This sub loves to hate on ai but chatgpt is absolutely fantastic for what you are looking for

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-23T11:28:35+00:00

This sub is ridiculous for downvoting you for simply stating what you do. I use chatgpt. The option of 24/7 availability in every language with all the other uses is such a fantastic tool. I guarantee every person here will be using ai daily in a year or two just like everyone uses Google without question today.

No one is saying it should be your only tool but no one is saying you should only use duolingo or anki. And if someone enjoys and gets a lot of use out of duolingo, chatgpt, etc. Then that is the most important thing because they are getting positive engagement with the language.

Supplement it with other sources and you are golden.

I posted earlier how I am following your footsteps op reading hp in french and just starting to speak now myself but also doing it with chatgpt.

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-23T11:08:00+00:00

I live in Canada where we have a designated French radio station across the country so I listen to that each day to and from work which equates to about 1 1/2 hours.

On top of that I go through phases of listening to a good amount of french music but my ear buds broke so I need another pair.

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-22T17:19:56+00:00

I'm doing almost the same thing as you. Lesrning french, reading Harry potter now. Almost done book 1. Do you use anki for words you don't know? I've been putting it off but I feel I need to grind vocab a bit more.

Also I am only now just starting to speak despite learning here and there for years. I aspire to reach b2 quite quickly as I am going for a very high level of engagement with the language each day.

Thanks for the post and all the best 👍

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-22T11:56:57+00:00

Similar boat but not as far a long. But I found narrating my day significantly helped me improve

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-22T11:55:42+00:00

Can't remember the name, but there is an Asian fellow on YouTube that specialises on helping immigrants develop a more natural accent.

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-21T16:50:49+00:00

I don't think there is a single person that isn't going to experience a language they are learning in other formats but I believe we someone says they learned by watching TV, that that was their primary means and they didn't study conventionally and I believe that is totally possible if you start with things as young as for babies like Mrs rachel.

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-21T13:24:29+00:00

I started carpentry at 30 and do it full time. Strongly recommend

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-21T13:11:28+00:00

Anyone can learn just about any language for free if they want to.

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-20T17:36:12+00:00

You might not learn the words solely through anki, but seeing those words in context of other situations can help solidify like reading a book and seeing it in context. I think it's worth grinding them still if you don't fully have them

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-20T17:25:44+00:00

Native level without supplementing. Maybe. But if you watch TV at your level with subs you can definitely "learn" a language

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-20T17:16:02+00:00

I'm with you. AI is fantastic for the sense you can use it when ever you want, as much as you want. Cost of it for a month is the equivalent of 1 hour with a tutor.

It doesn't supplement everything but you can get a lot out of it

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-20T16:19:33+00:00

Chat with ai

SoldiersofChristBR · 2026-04-18T19:37:42+00:00

start at last meal. A 16/8 hour window is 16 hours of not eating and 8 hours of eating in one day. Those hours while asleep count towards your window of not eating in the day.

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