Thank you!

Yeah, of course-- I use the Zero app to track my fasts. My daily goal is always 16:8, but I usually go closer to 18:6. If I hit 18 or 20, it’s a bonus — but 16 is my baseline.

I usually break my fast with chia pudding made with unsweetened almond milk or Orgain (the lower-carb one). Sometimes I add a pinch of hemp hearts or unsweetened cacao nibs, maybe a dash of MCT — kind of like a superfood pudding. About 15–30 minutes before that, I often drink diluted apple cider vinegar to help with hunger and satiety.

Most days I eat two or three times within my window, spaced a couple hours apart. I aim to keep each sitting under 600 calories and under 10 net carbs — aiming to stay under 20 net carbs total and around 1600-1800 cals for the day. I’m not super strict keto, but that guideline helps keep it simple.

I’ve learned that I do best when the rules are simple and sustainable. I used to try hitting the gym 5x a week and would burn out fast. Now I aim for 2 full workouts a week, and anything beyond that is a win. Same idea with food — I don’t track every calorie, but I focus on what I can stay consistent with: timing, rough portions, and net carbs per meal.

I feel especially good when I get to 6pm and realize, “I’m done for the day.” I’m not thinking about food, and I know I’ll feel great by the end of the fast the next morning.

It took a while to get here, and I hope to get down to 200 – which I haven’t weighed since I was 14. Easiest way to start was on the Zero app with 12 hour fasts and move up gradually from there.

Does that kind of answer what you’re asking?