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Intermittent fasting no better than typical weight loss diets, study finds (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] PixelatedSaturn@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I think most people do if because of other effects than weight loss. Well, none of the people I know who have done it, have done it because of weight loss specifically.

[–] baronvonj@piefed.social 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Well, none of the people I know who have done it, have done it because of weight loss specifically.

What have been their reasons?

[–] Rooster326@programming.dev 2 points 2 weeks ago

Because they're poor.

Eat only at home for cheap rather than at the office.

[–] PixelatedSaturn@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Cause it's supposed to be healthy.