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Intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating are effective weight loss strategies comparable to daily calorie restriction.

Try intermittent fasting (like 16:8 time-restricted eating or 5:2 fasting) if you struggle with counting calories. It helps restrict intake by limiting the eating window. Be aware of side effects like dizziness, especially if you take diabetes medication.

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Recent reviews on intermittent fasting have suggested that, as a weight-loss strategy, it could benefit patients with obesity and has effects comparable to daily calorie restriction.
Ju Young Kim · Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome · 2020

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Based on systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

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Optimal Diet Strategies for Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance

Ju Young Kim · Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome · 2020

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