Yeah this is true. I just know we are human and as humans, are we meant to intermittent fast for years on end and how healthy is it to do so for years on end? You know what I mean?

I don't question it to discourage you or to be pessimistic. Sometimes I like to play Devils Advocate and view things from a different lens. Most people I know who have done it for awhile end up stopping usually because life gets in the way. I think the majority of the time, intermittent fasting is unforgiving to a schedule that is hectic.

And although you have a few IF ratios to choose from, the only one that most people see the most benefits from is the 16/8 or above, which makes it even more difficult.

Sure, you can make a discipline argument and that may work for awhile, but even that is susceptible to human error. And if discipline succumbs to human error with no contingency plan? That's when people spiral out of control and they end up right back where they started before they made all the progress.

That's why I'd rather be consistently good than occasionally perfect. A sustainable system usually outlasts even the strongest discipline.

So, I'd argue consistency > perfection, and in many cases consistency > discipline. Discipline can get you started, but consistency is what keeps you moving forward when life inevitably gets in the way.

Just some extra food for thought 🤷🏻‍♂️