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Intermittent fasting may make little difference to weight loss, review finds (www.bbc.com)

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Intermittent fasting may not help people who are overweight or obese lose weight, a large review suggests.

The researchers say the popular practice of fasting on some days of the week and eating normally on others "may make little to no difference to weight loss and quality of life".

But they say intermittent fasting could still improve overall health through helpful changes to some body functions, though more evidence is needed.

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[–] camelwize@piefed.social 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Intermittent fasting is in my opinion more of a diet adherence tool than a weight-loss tool.

Calories in vs calories out at the end of the day, so the timing of said calorie consumption won't actually affect the rate at which you lose weight. But what it can do is make a calorie deficit a lot easier to adhere to, since you stop feeling much hunger during your fasted hours, and then get to feel like you're eating more during your non-fasted hours since the meals are spaced closer together.

So it doesn't make make you lose weight any faster, but it can make the process less unpleasant. I find it helpful for managing hunger levels when I cut.