Short Answer: My 1st round of losing weight in 2019, yes! For the first 8 months, I did strict time-restricted fasting, consuming my calories during an 8-hour window between 12 pm-8 pm. I didn't have calories outside of my fasting window, but I would have plain tea which has 0 calories. I've noticed a huge increase in energy since intermittent fasting. I loved it! Now for my 2nd round of losing weight in 2021 after having my baby boy, I'm not intermittent fasting. Mostly because I'm too hungry since I'm breastfeeding, and don't feel the need to restrict my eating window. I'm still losing weight (I lost 14 pounds the 1st month!). I'm finding that it isn't so much about WHEN you eat, but much more about WHAT you eat. So try out intermittent fasting and see if it brings you joy and more energy! No right or wrong way. Long Answer: This is a great article that goes much more in-depth into the benefits of intermittent fasting, and this article goes very much in depth into the basics of intermittent fasting.