I am another advocate of IF. Congratulations Ambulo! After 4 years, I would say you have found your WOE!

I recently began fasting as per Gin Stephens (author of the "The Importance of a Clean Fast" blog and the books "Delay, Don't Deny", and "Feast without Fear".)

I do a clean fast with water, black coffee and plain tea. No bone broth but I sometimes drink hot water with a pinch or 2 of Pink Himalayan salt. It helps with electrolytes and seems to prevent those painful Charlie Horse cramps. I guess the salt water would be similar to pickle juice.

I usually fast 20 or more hours and eat once a day but also sometimes go with 18:6 to accommodate meetings or luncheons. I have introduced carbs back into my meals and am keeping tabs on my results. I may do better with lowering the carbs but I am experimenting with how I manage with 100-150 grams.

IF is a lifestyle and certainly is not a fast weight loss plan but I have tried so many plans over the years that I am willing to give this a fair shot.