No carbs, no sugar, no flour, no fruit — been there, done that, and for me, the restriction only leads to bingeing. Life is too short not to bake soft pretzels with my kids, go out for dairy-free ice cream, or eat waffles for dinner. Food brings me joy and I never deny myself any foods I want.
If my husband brings home brownies from our local vegan bakery, I know I have something to look forward to later when my eating window opens. I appreciate food more with intermittent fasting because I actually take the time to thoughtfully prepare my meals and sit down and enjoy them.