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Can't stick to a diet? Intermittent fasting may be easier than counting calories for weight loss

Source: Science Daily - Health & Medicine • Published: 08 Jul 2026, 08:46

Can't stick to a diet? Intermittent fasting may be easier than counting calories for weight loss

Examine a study comparing two common weight-loss strategies and how each affects eating behavior, mood, sleep, and long-term adherence.

Key Takeaways
  • Trial compared intermittent fasting with time-restricted eating against calorie restriction in adults with obesity
  • Both dietary approaches produced similar amounts of weight loss in participants
  • Participants on the intermittent schedule reported less constant perceived food control than calorie restriction
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