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Intermittent fasting no better than typical weight loss diets, study finds
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 16 Feb 2026
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So, it works? I've been thinking of trying it since it's probably the only diet I could achieve.
Just try it and see if it works for you.
I've found one or two 20h fasts per week very effective at shedding fat without losing too much muscle mass. Much less effort than counting macros every day.