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[QUOTE="TexanMark, post: 3381325, member: 35"]
Agree somewhat but the benefit of fasting is several fold (see below).  That said doing exercise is a benefit multiplier.

Here are some changes that occur in your body when you fast:

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[*]Human Growth Hormone (HGH): The levels of growth hormone skyrocket, increasing as much as 5-fold. This has benefits for fat loss and muscle gain, to name a few 
[*]Insulin: Insulin sensitivity improves and levels of insulin drop dramatically. Lower insulin levels make stored body fat more accessible 
[*]Cellular repair: When fasted, your cells initiate cellular repair processes. This includes autophagy, where cells digest and remove old and dysfunctional proteins that build up inside cells 
[*]Gene expression: There are changes in the function of genes related to longevity and protection against disease 
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[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/intermittent-fasting-guide#effects[/URL]

Finally, your body adjusts.  Most of us are used to feeding and grazing all day long.  Your cravings will reduce.  I drink a lot of black or green iced tea (no sugar)  during the fasting and I brew it with some decaf tea bags along with hi test tea bags to lower the caffeine intake (by 1/3rd).
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