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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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The article is missing the point.
It's easier to do. Duh.
Of course the real way to lose weight is Calories In, Calories Out. Anyone who thinks there's some secret sauce special magic in South Beach, Paleo, Vegan, Low-Carb, Keto, Intermittent Fasting, Alternate Day Fasting is just reducing their caloric intake as a by-product of their "diet".
It's always been Calories In, Calories Out. It's just easier to lower your intake by fasting sometimes. Trying to eat small, sensible meals suuuucks.
Even GLP-1s work by turning off hunger so you don't want to cram food in your face all the time. So you eat less calories...
It's not rocket surgery.
If it works, then it works.