Can’t stick to a diet? Intermittent fasting may be easier than counting calories for weight loss
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– Intermittent fasting helped people lose as much weight as calorie restriction, but without the same feeling of constantly controlling their food intake. Researchers say that difference could make fasting a more sustainable option for people who struggle with traditional diets.
People who repeatedly lose weight only to regain it may find intermittent fasting easier to maintain than traditional calorie counting, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
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The study examined not only how much weight people lost, but also how different dieting approaches affected eating habits, mood, sleep, and overall quality of life.
Researchers found that intermittent fasting and continuous calorie restriction produced similar weight loss. However, participants following the fasting plan did not feel they had to constantly monitor their eating, avoid overeating, or count calories to achieve those results.
Different Mental Approach to Weight Loss
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That experience differed from people following a calorie restricted diet. Those participants reported that losing weight required ongoing effort to consciously limit how much they ate and resist overeating. Researchers estimated that this increased sense of control accounted for about 15% of their weight loss.
“While many diets can result in weight loss, they may be difficult to stick to and this makes keeping that weight off long-term more challenging,” said Professor Leonie Heilbronn from Adelaide University’s School of Medicine and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute.
“The results of our study indicate intermittent fasting could offer an alternative pathway for people who find conventional dieting challenging.”
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