1. What Was The Study

This study investigates the effectiveness of intermittent fasting versus caloric restriction for weight loss and maintenance over a one-year period. The study was divided into three groups: a time-restricted eating group, a calorie-counting group (which aimed to reduce daily calorie intake by 25%), and a control group.

2. What Did The Study Show

The study found that both the time-restricted eating and calorie-counting groups experienced weight loss, with the former losing an average of about 10 pounds more than the control group. Importantly, the time-restricted eating group achieved this weight loss without explicitly counting calories.

3. What We Use in Practice

I believe that any health-based system should incorporate some form of intermittent fasting. In our practice, we recommend a daily fasting period from 6 pm to 8 am. Additionally, we advise periodic longer fasts on a weekly, quarterly, and yearly basis to support overall well-being.