I do my best to stick to keto, but you are so right, it is hard when you have to cook for family too. My hubby loves carbs, and when I make them, I tend to have a spoonful or two. I've read where IF works better for men, but I do it anyway with an 18-hour fasting schedule: 1:00 to 6:00 usually. With a higher fat intake, I find I rarely get hungry. I wish you well with your diet.