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  If you’re interested in cutting your calorie intake and losing weight, intermittent fasting is something you’ll have come across in your research. Used by celebrities like  Hugh Jackman  to achieve a lean figure, there is a lot of hype around the intermittent fasting lifestyle. For some, intermittent fasting sounds extreme, which leads us to an important question: Is intermittent fasting sustainable for weight loss? What Is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. Intermittent fasting is not a diet; instead it’s a dietary pattern, meaning it does not dictate which food should be eaten — but when food should be eaten. Intermittent fasting is currently very popular among the health and fitness community because it essentially allows you more freedom in your diet, stopping you consuming excess calories because your window for eating is so limited. There are several different intermittent fasting ...

  If by conducting intermittent fasting, you are feeling hungry in the morning and lethargic until you eat lunch, it’s not for you. You cannot reasonably expect to maintain a sustainable weight loss program through intermittent fasting if you hate it. This is why studies show other diets work better for some people, but then sometimes intermittent fasting works for another group. It’s because it can work for you, but sometimes it won’t. Weight loss for menopause is challenging due to hormonal changes leading to belly fat accumulation. However, adopting a strategic approach involving a balanced diet, regular exercise, and lifestyle modifications can help combat the dreaded menopause belly fat, enabling women to achieve their weight loss goals and maintain a healthy body composition.