Randomized trials of intermittent fasting (16:8, 5:2) consistently show weight loss on par with continuous calorie restriction. The mechanism is the deficit, not the clock.
Compressing eating into 8 hours naturally reduces mindless snacking for many people, making a deficit easier to hit.
It can improve insulin sensitivity and simplify meal planning.
Head-to-head vs continuous restriction: no significant edge for fat loss when calories and protein are matched.
Whatever schedule you pick, hit your target.
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