Can Three Months of Intermittent Fasting Lead to Weight Loss?
New research suggests that a three-month protocol of time-restricted eating may help people with overweight and obesity lose weight and maintain that loss for at least one year. Time-restricted eating (TRE), a form of intermittent fasting, has gained popularity in recent years to aid weight loss. The idea is simple: instead of limiting what you eat, limit when you eat. Individuals who practice TRE typically choose a daily eating window of 8 to 12 hours.
The goal is to reduce snacking and overall calorie intake by avoiding food outside the designated window. While early research on TRE remains limited, new findings presented at the 32nd European Congress on Obesity in Malaga, Spain, on May 11–14, suggest it could be a useful strategy for improving long-term cardiometabolic health.
“TRE offers a simplified and time-efficient alternative to traditional dieting. It eliminates the need for calorie counting and food tracking, which are common barriers to long-term adherence,” said lead investigator Jonatan R. Ruiz, PhD, professor in the department of Sport Sciences at the University of Granada.
Excerpted from Healthline
