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Could taking intermittent breaks make dieting more effective?
In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, interventions that involved taking intermittent breaks from dieting (i.e., eating at least enough calories to maintain body weight for a short period) were just as effective as continuous energy restriction for fat loss.
Diet breaks probably won’t speed up fat loss, but they could still be worthwhile
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Intermittent vs. continuous energy restriction for weight loss
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