Of course, it's not better. There is no way around the laws of thermodynamics. Weight loss is a measure of taking in fewer calories than you burn. That's the formulae.

That said, intermittent fasting can be a great way for some people to manage their caloric intake. Some people just find it easier to manage their calories by eating once or twice a day and restricting themselves at others.

At the end of the day, though it's not meant to be a panacea, it's a tool to be used for those that prefer it to other options.

[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 10 points 5 months ago (7 children)

Except that's not what 99% of the punditorium espouses - for the last 15 years it's been a continuous litany of "intermittent fasting is THE answer", and anyone disagreeing is roundly condemned.

Despite 80 years of diabetes research that contradicts much of the argument for fasting.

[–] legion02@lemmy.world 17 points 5 months ago (1 children)

All weight loss diets are just social engineering imo. If you find a way to fool yourself into eating less good for you.

[–] snerkbleat@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Basically. Intermittent fasting actually means that I stopped eating too big of breakfasts or shit like donuts in the break room, drinking excessively sugary coffees, and binge-eating crap after dinner. That's how the weight comes off.

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