Intermittent Fasting As a Dieting Approach
Although the combination of diet, exercise, and lifestyle
modification is probably the most preferred approach
to weight loss and weight management, employing this
combination frequently fails to achieve long-term
weight loss. But some diet approaches, being
investigated, are adding to our knowledge of
potentially effective weight loss methods. One of
these methods is intermittent fasting. In
intermittent fasting (IF), a person follows a very
low calorie diet on some days of the week, and a
normal calorie diet on the other days of the week.
One version of intermittent fasting is presented in the book, "The FastDiet." In the book, its author, Michael Moseley, instructs a man, desiring weight loss, to restrict his diet to 600 calories a day for two non-consecutive days. And a woman is instructed to restrict her calories to 500 calories a day for two non-consecutive days. The man or woman is also instructed to eat normally for the remaining five days of the week. The diet appears to be effective for some.
In checking "The FastDiet" book reviews on Amazon.com, you will see more five-star reviews for the diet book than any other star level. As of May 5, 2015, there were 935 five-star reviews, 377 four-star-reviews, 151 three-star reviews, 49 two-star reviews and 59 one-star reviews. One of the reviewers indicated a 3 pound loss in two weeks. Another reviewer indicated a 16 pound loss in 16 weeks. And there was at least one reviewer who indicated an 18 pound loss the first two months while on The FastDiet. So, again, the diet does appear to work for some.
Another version of intermittent fasting is alternate day fasting (ADF). In this diet approach, a person fasts on a very low calorie diet on alternate days of the week, while following a normal diet on the other days. This form of intermittent fasting can also work for some.
In fact, while indicating a need for more research, investigators associated with one study concluded that alternate day fasting (ADF) "is effective for weight loss and cardo-protection in normal weight and overweight adults." And investigators in another study suggested that combining ADF with endurance exercise can be an excellent therapy which can lead "to positive behavioral changes that may contribute to long term steady weight loss."
On the other hand, US News gave one form of IF a not so good rating. US News gave the FastDiet two and a half stars out of five in its diet rating report. One of the main problems with the diet is the lack of guidance for the normal calorie days. This leads one to believe that the IF approach may work best if directed by a nutrition-trained professional, who could provide diet guidance for the fasting and the non-fasting days.
At any rate, the above mentioned book and studies show that in some cases, IF can lead to weight loss. But more research is needed. Still, weight loss providers should monitor research on IF. And for specific patients, application of the IF approach might be considered.
One version of intermittent fasting is presented in the book, "The FastDiet." In the book, its author, Michael Moseley, instructs a man, desiring weight loss, to restrict his diet to 600 calories a day for two non-consecutive days. And a woman is instructed to restrict her calories to 500 calories a day for two non-consecutive days. The man or woman is also instructed to eat normally for the remaining five days of the week. The diet appears to be effective for some.
In checking "The FastDiet" book reviews on Amazon.com, you will see more five-star reviews for the diet book than any other star level. As of May 5, 2015, there were 935 five-star reviews, 377 four-star-reviews, 151 three-star reviews, 49 two-star reviews and 59 one-star reviews. One of the reviewers indicated a 3 pound loss in two weeks. Another reviewer indicated a 16 pound loss in 16 weeks. And there was at least one reviewer who indicated an 18 pound loss the first two months while on The FastDiet. So, again, the diet does appear to work for some.
Another version of intermittent fasting is alternate day fasting (ADF). In this diet approach, a person fasts on a very low calorie diet on alternate days of the week, while following a normal diet on the other days. This form of intermittent fasting can also work for some.
In fact, while indicating a need for more research, investigators associated with one study concluded that alternate day fasting (ADF) "is effective for weight loss and cardo-protection in normal weight and overweight adults." And investigators in another study suggested that combining ADF with endurance exercise can be an excellent therapy which can lead "to positive behavioral changes that may contribute to long term steady weight loss."
On the other hand, US News gave one form of IF a not so good rating. US News gave the FastDiet two and a half stars out of five in its diet rating report. One of the main problems with the diet is the lack of guidance for the normal calorie days. This leads one to believe that the IF approach may work best if directed by a nutrition-trained professional, who could provide diet guidance for the fasting and the non-fasting days.
At any rate, the above mentioned book and studies show that in some cases, IF can lead to weight loss. But more research is needed. Still, weight loss providers should monitor research on IF. And for specific patients, application of the IF approach might be considered.
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