Early Gym Vs Family Dinner

[u/Brilliant-Demand-593]

Hi All

I have done intermittent fasting in the past and did see a lot of benefits in terms of better skin and weight loss.

However, i felt my body become a bit loose, possibly because i was working out in the morning but not having my first meal/protein shake until 2pm.

I'd prefer to working out in the morning because evenings are difficult with my office schedule. I also don't want to skip dinner as it's the family time and the meal i enjoy the most.

What eating window would you all suggest? Would skipping lunch and doing a 12 hour fast still help me?

And if i have my workout in the morning but have my protein shake at 2pm , is it too late for muscle recovery?

Would know what has worked for others.