Many people follow a familiar pattern overeating one day and then using fasting to “correct” it the next. This cycle of overeating and fasting feels logical, especially with the popularity of intermittent fasting for weight loss. But in reality, this approach often backfires. Instead of improving health, it can increase belly fat, slow metabolism, and disrupt how the body uses energy... https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/overeating-and-fasting-belly-fat-trap/5210