Intermittent fasting gets praised as a metabolic reset, but I've tracked my own energy dips and cravings for three months and found the 16:8 window worsens my afternoon focus. Nutrition science keeps flip-flopping between meal timing studies and total calorie models, which makes me doubt whether the fasting hype is backed by evidence or just another wellness trend. Do you really believe skipping breakfast can outperform simply eating balanced meals at consistent times?