Why Intermittent Fasting Might Be the Ultimate Weight Loss Hack!
Intermittent fasting (IMF) might be a secret weapon for weight loss! A new study found that people following a 4:3 fasting plan—where they fast three days a week and eat normally on the other four—lost more weight and found it easier to stick to than those who had to cut calories every single day.
After 12 months, the IMF group lost an average of 7.7 kg (over 16 lbs!), while the daily calorie restriction (DCR) group lost 4.8 kg (about 10 lbs). The best part? IMF dieters didn’t have to stress about every meal—they only had to track calories on fasting days! Researchers think this might be the key to making weight loss more sustainable since fewer people dropped out of the IMF group compared to the DCR group.
Even better, despite concerns, fasting didn’t lead to binge eating or uncontrollable hunger. And while it won’t be the perfect fit for everyone, scientists believe IMF could be a game-changing strategy for weight management.
Would you rather fast a few days a week or count calories every single day?
