HEY ALL😁

Your last paragraph is dead on! It is just a temporary setback and not the end of weight loss. I have never done intermittent fasting but focus on eating 3-5 servings of vegetables, 2-3 servings fruit, 3 servings protein and one serving of whole grain before allowing myself any treat foods. The fiber helps fill me up and since whole, unprocessed fruits and vegetables are low calorie, I can fit them into the 1,280 calorie allowance that Mfp gives me to lose 0.5 lb/wk but have found it to be closer to my maintenance. Experiment with meal timing and try to budget more calories for the time of day that you are hungrier.
Wishing you success.

Your story sounds similar to mine. The first time I made a real effort to improve my health in 2014, I started at 345 pounds and got down to 235. A change in jobs and stress at home led to me getting lax in my eating habits and discarding my exercise routine which resulted in ballooning back up to 300 pounds prior to making this second real attempt to get in my best possible shape before my body decides it's done supporting my years of unhealthy living.

I'm down to 210, feel terrific, and taking the necessary steps to ensure many years of good health. You're already on the right path by acknowledging you have to rededicate yourself to the habits that gave you success previously. If intermittent fasting doesn't work for you, then make adjustments that fit into your day - more water, more steps. It's about finding ways to create slow, sustainable change. Good luck!

Find a reputable coach/advisor who can dial-in your macros. I went with 1st Phorm. Intermittent fasting is useful, but you don't have to fast constantly to lose weight. If you're macros are on point, you can eat a lot more than you realize, and still lose all of the body fat that you want to. Best of luck!