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3 intermittent fasting mistakes that cancel fat loss and stop you seeing the benefits | Prof James Betts

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9 Apr 2026 · 57 min

Weight managementMetabolism & fasting

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Intermittent fasting may help with blood sugar, appetite, fat loss, and energy. But many people do it wrong. In this episode, Professor James Betts, one of the world’s leading experts on meal timing and its metabolic effects, explains what fasting actually is, how long you need to fast to see changes, and the key mistakes that can stop the benefits. Today, we break down what happens in your body when you stop eating and explain why it may support weight loss and blood sugar control, but also why

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