If you're doing intermittent fasting, starvation mode probably isn't a major threat, Kirkpatrick said. "Fasting and starvation are completely different," she reminded us. When you fast, you might go hours or even days without food. However, you're still eating during your eating windows. As long as you continue to eat enough calories during those eating periods, you should be able to stay away from starvation mode and the weight loss plateau that can come with it. In fact, fasting may boost your metabolic rate and be beneficial to your body in a few ways, including weight loss.
Again, though, it's important to remember that everyone's body and relationship with food is different. Intermittent fasting certainly has weight loss potential, but may not be for everyone, particularly if you have a history of disordered eating, which might be triggered by the fasting structure. It's advised that you talk to a doctor before making any drastic changes to your diet, including intermittent fasting.
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