Comments on: Fasting has no weight loss advantage?

By: Gain muscle and lose fat with a high protein diet?

Gain muscle and lose fat with a high protein diet? — Mon, 25 May 2020 12:13:42 +0000

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By: Alison

Alison — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 04:08:49 +0000

This is a really helpful summary thank you! Most people of all ages, male and female, find change hard. Dietary changes to achieve weight loss are no different. Learning how to shop for and prepare appetising meals and snacks that fit with your energy deficit plan (and other dietary goals) is key to success. We know that small consistent changes, repetition and time are required to form new habits.This may partly explain why many find daily energy restriction easier than alternate fasting in the long term. Fasting is not for everyone but can be a great kick start to a weight loss attempt. It can also help people gain confidence that they have control over their eating habits. A range of tools that increase self confidence and self efficacy are important for success.

By: Jorn Trommelen

Jorn Trommelen — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:05:40 +0000

In reply to Alecco. I guess middle aged women might have more difficulty with adherence than others populations. However, that does not change that the fasting diet was harder to adhere to. That is in direct opposition to the claim that fasting makes it easier to hit a caloric deficit. Yeah this was just one of the many types of fasting diets. But based on the data we have now, it doesn't look like fasting has a metabolic advantage.

By: Alecco

Alecco — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:15:58 +0000

This is mostly middle age women having trouble with adherence. Also, it’s not clear if it was self-reported on calorie intake.

And finally, this is a particular version of alternate day fasting of still eating on fasted days (?!)