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> Is IF considered a healthy practice for humans? I haven't seen anything that suggested it was _unhealthy_. As with all diet and fitness strategies, if it he
by alex_lav 3y ago
> Is IF considered a healthy practice for humans?
I haven't seen anything that suggested it was _unhealthy_. As with all diet and fitness strategies, if it helps you limit caloric intake to your desired amount, it'll help you lose weight. It seems well documented as safe.
> Does it effectively facilitate weight loss?
The only way to facilitate weight loss is by restricting caloric intake. There's no magic to weight loss. No diet can outrun calories in vs. calories out.
> Are there any associated disadvantages that need to be considered?
Personally I think the line between IF and legitimate eating disorder is pretty thin, but I would also say the same about many fad diets. My 2c is to feel comfortable _not_ fasting for a day, if there's some kind of life event that doesn't fall within your window, and just pickup the next day.
- lusus_naturae 3y agoPeople are different, it shows up in how they eat too. Someone may be uncomfortable doing IF but it may feel completely fine to another. I don't think passing a judgment of "eating disorder" is necessary.
- alex_lav 3y agoJust like you’ve said, people are different. I’m comfortable acknowledging that I am different, potentially, in that I think refusing to eat for 2-5 days is disordered eating, regardless of whether it’s in the name of “intermittent fasting” or not.