intermittent fasting = greater results? or...

[Cloakedgod]

does IF actually yield greater results (increased GH, cortisol, etc) or is it just another eating style that you should only chose if it works for you? im looking for opinions as to whether this is just another fad diet or a legit method that aids in fat loss/muscle gain.

Ive been doing it for a week now, and one thing i noticed is that i tend to sit down at the end of the day and slam down 2500+ calories in a sitting to meet my macros. I think its starting to effect my sleep since i go to bed with such a full stomach.

Can i get some opinions on this?

[AlwaysTryin]

Just another way of eating your calories

[PhiSig2298]

There's not enough testing done on it as of now as far as "greater fat loss"

[Striation]

I like it as I feel less deprived on a cut. Once you get used to waiting feeding time is great.

[TomBremner]

has SOME potential to be slightly better but main benefit is adherence

[WonderPug]

The only meaningful differentials are likely compliance and focus, as some folks report improved hunger management and enhanced mental focus (resulting in better gym performance) when using then IF meal schedule.

Might there be slight metabolic advantages and disadvantages to using IF? Sure, but they're likely not significant enough to rise to the level of a noticeable difference in endpoints.

[chickeneater]

I feel this is a nice quote from Martin considering he's not claiming it to be superior, but explains theres plenty of anecdotal evidence to show that fatties like meh can do well on it:

I have clients with 20%+ bf and they are doing great. Some of them are, for the first time in their lives, finding that they can show 100% adherance to a diet protocol. I modify the caloric guidelines and macros depending on bf%, as my first priority is always to lean people down if necessary, but besides that I don't see how bodyfat would play into making or breaking an intermittent fasting diet.

There are many psychological sides to eating and I think having smaller meals, even if they are low carb, throughout the day may be a bad choice for some people (triggering appetite for example); knowing you can have a very substantial meal after the fast makes dietary adherance very easy. IME this is one great benefit to IF, pertaining to people with a high bf% (which are usually big eaters).

[Tommy W.]

I love IF. I get to eat a nice dinner at night. Other than that I really don't see any benefits. I think every eating protocol has it's merits so it just comes down to which one you can adhere to