To thousands of Simple app users, intermittent fasting is the lifestyle switch that completely changed their lives. Here at Simple, we've pored over countless studies, consulted dozens of experts, and stayed continuously up-to-date with the latest clinical nutrition breakthroughs because we want to remain 100 percent confident in our promotion of intermittent fasting.

If you’re a look-before-you-leap sort of person — always a good idea when it comes to actions that can affect your health! — you’re probably poised at the edge of the pool, scouting for any potential lurking dangers of intermittent fasting.

So, you've taken charge of your health and are ready to start a weight loss journey. Good for you! The first few days might be a breeze. You're engaged and inspired! You're winning every meal!

Intermittent fasting has gained significant popularity as a dietary approach that goes beyond weight loss to other health benefits — such as more energy, lowering disease risk (such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure), and even improving overall nutrition when people eat during their eating windows.

Have you ever felt a bit down and sought comfort in a snack? If so, you're not alone. Many people turn to food when they feel anxious, upset, lonely, or some other emotion. In fact, 58% of Americans report gaining weight thanks to stress-related eating. Almost everyone eats for emotional reasons, at least sometimes.

Are you a frustrated female who has tried everything to lose weight but can't seem to get the scale to budge? If so, you're not alone. And if there's a male friend, family member, or significant other in your life who seems to drop pounds with ease, it can be quite disheartening.

As a savvy intermittent faster, you're always on the lookout for new ways to help yourself handle hunger. The other day, you spotted a Juicy Fruit advertisement, and a lightbulb went off in your head. Could chewing gum be an option?!? So now you're wondering: can you chew gum while intermittent fasting?

Do you worry about your weight during holidays and vacations? If so, you're not alone. Celebrations, trips, time with family and friends — and, of course, big holiday or vacation meals — all of these can be great fun and add richness to our lives. Yet health-conscious people, or people on longer-term weight loss journeys, sometimes worry about whether these events might derail them.

Have you ever wondered: What's the easiest way to lose weight? Or better yet, what is the easiest way to lose weight without dieting — in other words, without constantly counting calories and worrying about following a set of restrictive rules? The tricky truth is that to lose weight, we have to eat less energy — aka fewer calories — than we burn.