I suppose I started intermittent fasting about two months ago when I had a pretty bad winter cold (not COVID or flu). I had no appetite so I forced myself to eat once a day, at dinner time. I have recovered from the severe cold and continue to eat once daily at dinner time. I have lost 30+ lbs without changing my diet or exercise level (which is minimal) and am under 200 lbs for the first time in at least 5 years. I can eat pretty much whatever I want and as much as I want at that time and have a 16.9oz bottle of 7up, too, and continue to lose weight and inches off my waist and arms and legs. I'm pleased with the results that are ongoing. We do eat a lot of white meat chicken and whole grain rice (not instant rice) with fresh or frozen veggies but also have steak and ground beef and pork chops from time to time as well and it doesn't seem to have any effect on my weight loss. Best of luck to all of you!