Research suggests that counting kilojoules and limiting your food options can cause stress and increase cortisol production, which can subsequently lead to abandonment of the diet, feelings of deprivation, uncontrolled cravings, and weight regain. Adapting to intermittent fasting, a method of scheduled eating and fasting, relies strictly on time. Some people want more flexibility when it comes to losing weight, says William Yancy Jr, MD. “They don’t want to think about dieting every day of the week, [and] they lose motivation after a certain period of time of restricting kilojoules.” Intermittent fasting works for people who like to follow rules, explains Elisabetta Politi, RD. “Rather than saying, ‘Just eat less,’ we tell them not to eat after 6pm,” she says, “and for those who have the discipline, it works.”
Advertisement
7 proven intermittent fasting benefits
Intermittent fasting is more than just a way to lose weight – narrowing the window in which you eat may help slow ageing, lower cardiovascular risk, and improve sleep quality. Read on to learn more.
Advertisement