[chandraonline]

Totally this. Of course Anecdata etc etc. I lost almost 40 lbs this year with 5-2 and exercise 3-4 times a week and have been able to maintain my goal weight doing 6-1. I don't eat anything crazy when I am eating. Just less carbs and more protein. I am also vegetarian.

[Moodles]

How do you know it wasn’t just the exercise and fewer calories?

[DennisP]

I guess they don't know for sure, but from the OP:

> Intermittent fasting seems to confer health benefits to a greater extent than can be attributed just to a reduction in caloric intake.

[coldtea]

The fewer calories are part of the idea...

[hasseio]

Any tips on scheduling exercise when you are starting out on 5-2?