I'm a 32-year-old graphic designer living in East Austin, Texas. I started intermittent fasting in January 2023 because I was tired of counting calories and feeling hungry all the time. What started as a personal experiment turned into a data obsession, which turned into a website, which turned into — well, you're looking at it.
Education & Background
I have a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Texas at Austin (class of 2015). I've been designing for the web since 2018, mostly working with startups and small businesses in Austin. I specialize in UI/UX design, data visualization, and brand identity. I'm not a nutritionist, not a doctor, and not a certified health coach. I'm just someone who likes tracking things and making them look pretty.
Why I Built FastingTool.org
After about 6 months of fasting, I had this massive spreadsheet that was actually kind of beautiful. But it was also a mess. I thought: what if I turned this into a tool that anyone could use? No signup, no app download, no privacy concerns. Just open the page and start tracking.
That's how FastingTool.org was born. It's literally the tool I wish I had on day one. I still use it every day. And I blog about my experiments — the wins, the failures, the weird discoveries — because I think transparency matters when it comes to health stuff.
My Approach
📊 Data First. I don't trust fasting-trend-charts I can't measure. Every claim I make is backed by numbers I've collected myself. If I say something worked, I have a spreadsheet to prove it.
🎨 Design Matters. If a tool is ugly, you won't use it. I obsess over colors, spacing, and flow so the experience feels effortless. The purple theme? That's my favorite color. Deal with it.
🔓 Privacy Always. Your data stays in your browser. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. I don't want your data — I can't even access it. This is a static site hosted on GitHub Pages.
🧪 Experiment Constantly. I'm always trying new protocols, timing strategies, and combinations. The blog is where I share what actually worked. And what didn't.
My Current Protocol
Right now I'm doing a modified 18:6 with one 24-hour fast per week (usually Sunday evening to Monday evening). I break my fast around 2 PM on regular days. Coffee with a splash of oat milk in the morning — I know purists will judge me for that, but it keeps me sane and I've still seen great results.
My biggest win so far: down 8 kg in 4 months, but more importantly, my energy is way more stable. No more 3 PM crashes. My design work actually improved because I'm not thinking about food every 2 hours.
Personal Life
When I'm not fasting or designing, I'm probably walking around Lady Bird Lake, trying new coffee shops on South Congress, or arguing with my roommate about whether sourdough counts as "healthy carbs." (It doesn't, but I eat it anyway.) I have a cat named Data. Yes, really. My sister lives in Houston and visits every few months, which usually destroys my fasting schedule for a week. Worth it.
Want to Connect?
I read every email. Seriously. If you have a question, a story, or just want to say hi, reach out.
Based in Austin, TX · Designing for the web since 2018 · Fasting since 2023