Would you recommend intermittent fasting?

For some, intermittent fasting can help to create that caloric deficit if you have a weight loss goal. It is, however, possible to do intermittent fasting and not lose weight. This can happen in the case where you feel so hungry by the time that your eating window starts that you end up eating more than you would have on a normal eating schedule. Or, for example, some people may look at that eating window as a free-for-all where they overindulge knowing that they won't be able to eat after a certain time. So in general, if you end up eating the same amount (or more) or type of foods that you would have eaten regardless of that eating window, then intermittent fasting won't cause weight loss.

Some people may also report that they notice more mental clarity and have better digestion while intermittent fasting. It's not for everyone, but some people do enjoy and benefit from it it. If you are considering intermittent fasting, I would recommend asking yourself how sustainable it would be for you to stick with long term and how you can work in a variety of foods and nutrients into your window of eating.

Remember that what your diet consists of will play a much bigger role in sustained health and weight loss than whether or not you are eating at certain times.