I’ve never believed in diets, which leads to yo-yoing. For me, to be sustainable, it has to be a lifestyle, and I can see myself doing this forever. I love it!
I also think of it as a marathon, not a sprint. I started out very slowly and gradually increased the fasting hours (with a lot of flexibility) and, over time, it’s become second nature to me. I also find myself making healthier choices when I do eat, though on vacation I let go and do whatever I want. I’m also picky about what I eat and ask is it worth eating, versus mindless snacking that I used to do.
"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, "What? You, too? I thought I was the only one." C.S. Lewis