Join the club! IF did it for me, now I am back to a more 'balanced' plan after paying my dues for a year doing fasting 24/1

Good luck!

Note: as a male the drinking didn't seem to make a difference either way.
But, make sure your core 'diet plan' is a working plan for you. Whole Grain bread or potatoes (sweet or white with skins) should be limited to once a week (max). I can tolerate "whole grain" rye or wheat berry breads occasionally -- some people can't.