Forget Daily Dieting, Research Finds 3-Day Intermittent Fasting
Daily calorie restriction has long been a go-to method for weight loss, with the occasional cheat meal thrown in for comfort. But let us be honest – sticking to it every single day is exhausting, and most people give up midway. So, what if being inconsistent actually helps? A new study from the University of Colorado School of Medicine says that following intermittent fasting just three nonconsecutive days a week – without fasting two days in a row – can lead to better weight loss results than cutting calories every day. And that is not all – this pattern may also lead to better overall health.
What Did The Study Reveal?
Researchers worked with 165 overweight or obese adults. Who were randomly assigned to either a 4:3 intermittent fasting plan (cutting calories three days a week) or a หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล daily calorie restriction routine for a full year.
Here is what they found after 12 months
- People in the 4:3 fasting group drop average of 7.6% of their body weight. While those in the calorie-cutting group lost about 5%.
- 58% of the people on the fasting plan lost at least 5% of their body weight, compared to 47% on the daily restriction plan.
- Dropout rates were lower among the fasting group (19%) than the calorie restriction group (30%), which shows. That people found it easier to stick with.
A More Flexible Approach To Weight Loss
Fasting three nonconsecutive days a week allows people to fit it into their lifestyle without stressing too much. This kind of flexibility makes intermittent fasting more doable long-term and takes the pressure off counting calories every single day.
Experts say the 4:3 intermittent fasting routine looks good for now. But more research is needed to see if it is safe and works for everyone. Especially older adults or people with health concerns.