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Is intermittent fasting better than calorie counting?

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Intermittent fasting is not clearly better than calorie reduction for weight loss, but some people find it simpler.

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Choose the method you can repeat.
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Track consistency and eating-window quality.
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Avoid extreme restriction either way.
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Is intermittent fasting better than calorie counting?

Intermittent fasting is not clearly better than calorie reduction for weight loss, but some people find it simpler.

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