Why intermittent fasting for 3 days may lead to more weight loss
Reducing calorie intake three days per week could result in greater weight loss compared to consistent daily dieting and might prove more effective than various forms of intermittent fasting, according to recent research. In a new study In the Annals of Internal Medicine, scientists instructed participants to decrease their caloric consumption by 80% of their required amount for maintaining weight on three non-adjacent days per week. During the rest of the week, there were no limitations on calories, although individuals were advised to opt for healthier food selections. Throughout a year, individuals following an intermittent fasting regimen shed almost 17 pounds, which is roughly 60% more weight compared to those instructed to reduce their daily caloric intake by one-third, as per the study. This form of intermittent fasting seems to be more straightforward to follow consistently over the long term. Dr. Victoria Catenacci , the primary researcher for the study and an ...