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Intermittent fasting without calorie deficit?

‎04-14-2023 02:40

‎04-14-2023 02:40

I'm curious about experiences and opinions on this.  Does intermittent fasting tend to result in a calorie deficit?  Is a calorie deficit necessary in order to lose weight on intermittent fasting?  What do you think?  

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‎04-14-2023 08:17

‎04-14-2023 08:17

My personal opinion is that it's calories in vs calories out. Whether you have those calories spread out during the day or all at once in the afternoon or evening doesn't matter. If you're in a caloric deficit for a period of time, you will lose weight (barring all other medical stuff like thyroid issues or medications). 

Heather | Community Council | Eastern Shore, AL
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‎04-14-2023 16:03

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‎04-14-2023 16:03

I tend to agree with you.  Although there have been some accounts of people who claimed they lost a lot of weight with IF despite eating a lot during their window.  I will say that IF has made it easier for me to cut calories, so it does have that going for it.  I'm also intrigued by the supposed health benefits which some studies report.  

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