What meal timing helps sustain energy during a 16:8 fasting window?

[Frank28]

I've been experimenting with a 16:8 intermittent fasting schedule for the past three months to improve my energy levels and manage my weight, and while I've seen some positive results, I'm struggling with intense hunger and irritability in the late afternoon, right before my eating window opens. I typically break my fast with a balanced meal, but I'm wondering if my pre-fast nutrition is to blame. For those who have maintained this lifestyle long-term, what strategies did you use to adapt during the initial adjustment period, and how did you structure your meals within your eating window to sustain energy and satiety?