The Claim
Among adults with overweight or obesity in a structured behavioral program, 4:3 intermittent fasting was associated with lower attrition rates (19.0%) compared to daily caloric restriction (29.6%) over a 12-month period.
What the research says
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In a 12-month behavioral weight management program, adults with overweight or obesity who followed a 4:3 intermittent fasting schedule were less likely to drop out than those who followed daily caloric restriction.
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Among adults with overweight or obesity in a structured behavioral program, 4:3 intermittent fasting was associated with lower attrition rates (19.0%) compared to daily caloric restriction (29.6%) over 12 months, suggesting improved retention.
When people eat only on three days a week, their body adjusts to longer periods without food, which lowers hunger signals and keeps energy levels more stable. This makes it easier to stick with the eating plan over time.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: The Effect of 4:3 Intermittent Fasting on Weight Loss at 12 Months
In a year-long weight loss program, fewer people quit when they ate very little on three days a week (4:3 fasting) compared to people who cut calories every day. So, the 4:3 plan helped more people stick with the program.
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