Ep. 426 | Does Intermittent Fasting Crush Hunger & Burn More Fat?

Mar 5

Is intermittent fasting a magic bullet for effortless fat loss and better health? I cut through the hype by breaking down a new systematic review on how time-restricted eating really impacts appetite, weight loss, and more compared to standard calorie cutting.

In this episode, you’ll discover the truth on whether limiting your eating window offers any unique benefits beyond typical dieting. I reveal the latest research on how various fasting approaches affect hunger levels, body composition changes, metabolic function, physical activity, and diet adherence.

Learn:

If fasting regimes help control appetite better than normal diets
Whether intermittent fasting causes more weight or fat loss
The impact on metabolism and workout performance
How likely people are to stick to time-restricted plans
What role fasting plays in overall fat loss

With so much misinformation out there, get the facts on if intermittent fasting lives up to the hype. Understand exactly how to leverage it in your nutrition plan to safely meet your goals.

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