Of course, it’s not better. There is no way around the laws of thermodynamics. Weight loss is a measure of taking in fewer calories than you burn. That’s the formulae.

That said, intermittent fasting can be a great way for some people to manage their caloric intake. Some people just find it easier to manage their calories by eating once or twice a day and restricting themselves at others.

At the end of the day, though it’s not meant to be a panacea, it’s a tool to be used for those that prefer it to other options.

Except that’s not what 99% of the punditorium espouses - for the last 15 years it’s been a continuous litany of “intermittent fasting is THE answer”, and anyone disagreeing is roundly condemned.

Despite 80 years of diabetes research that contradicts much of the argument for fasting.

Well yes, don’t listen to people who say, “this is THE solution and everything else is nonsense.”

agree, this is the way, and nobody can say otherwise

You seem like a smart and upright person, I think I’ll listen to your advice!