Hormonal

Intermittent fasting (IF) produces weight loss comparable to continuous calorie restriction while offering superior improvements in insulin sensitivity and lipid profiles through a metabolic switch to ketone-based energy.

Intermittent fasting is a viable weight loss strategy that works as well as traditional calorie counting but may offer better metabolic benefits like improved insulin sensitivity. You can choose from several methods: eating normally on 2 days and restricting calories on 2 others (5:2), alternating between fasting and eating days (ADF), or limiting your daily eating to an 8-hour window (16:8). The key is consistency and allowing your body to switch from burning glucose to burning fat (ketones). Start with a protocol that fits your lifestyle, such as 16:8, and adjust based on your hunger and energy levels.