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Intermittent fasting no better than typical weight loss diets, study finds
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 16 Feb 2026
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So, it works? I've been thinking of trying it since it's probably the only diet I could achieve.
Yep. 16-8 fasting is just, skip breakfast and don't snack at midnight. It's just an easy way to restrict calories.
And I know that there's no science behind this, but anecdotally I feel better when I give my digestive system a bit of a break.
Yep