Thousands of people trying to lose weight are frustrated by traditional diets that don't work — or work only for a short time before the weight comes back. Health blogs and magazines tell us to cut calories and watch what we eat.

Is intermittent fasting good for you? That's what we're here to find out. Of course, what we suspect you really want to know is whether fasting will help you achieve your goals.

Aging is a beautiful privilege that not everyone gets to have. That doesn't mean it always feels like a piece of cake, however. Sometimes, it's something you'd rather not stomach at all.

The one meal a day (OMAD) diet is a type of time-restricted eating intermittent fasting schedule that involves — you guessed it — eating just one meal a day and fasting the rest of the time.

If you're trying out intermittent fasting in the hope that it'll yield a positive result in your body, you may be curious about what's going on under the hood. What happens in your body during the various stages of intermittent fasting?

So you've heard about intermittent fasting. The magic eating routine that might give you all the same health benefits of a calorie restriction diet — like improving heart and brain health while reducing inflammation and the risk of type 2 diabetes — without the whole watch what you eat and hands off the cookie jar thing.

If you're dieting but rarely feel full or satisfied with what you're eating, it can feel like hunger is constantly on your tail as you try to lose weight. It's a common struggle and maybe one you know firsthand.

Going 24–72 hours drinking only water and going completely without food — can that be good for you? This is what's known as water fasting, and while it might sound kind of bonkers, it's a real thing.

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.

You started intermittent fasting. (Congrats, that's a rad move!) It's going pretty well, but sometimes you feel a touch hazy on the details. You worry if you're doing it right and getting the full benefit.