Originally Posted by KraneXL

In the most basic since, yes. However, as stated above, the minimum fasting duration is typically 16 hours/day.

Remember, IF is not a diet but a protocol that limits the number of hours you get to eat. For many, that alone can provide a significant aid in achieving your dieting goals.

Where IF is unique is in you lifestyle where ordinary diets end. IF goes a step further by placing your body in a higher state of metabolic efficiency. Simply stated, it provides many other valuable health benefits far beyond just your diet. This is what makes it so popular.