Meal Timings, Appetite, Mood and Weight Loss in Individuals on a Commercial Intermittent Fasting Programme

Observational Study to Assess Associations Between Daily Meal Timings, Appetite, Mood and Weight Loss in Individuals Completing a Commercial Intermittent Fasting Programme

Although individuals following commercial intermittent fasting programmes consume meal replacement products during fasting days, further behavioural variables such as time of food consumption, sleep quality and duration, appetite and mood may significantly impact weight loss and intervention success. This project aims to assess behavioural patterns (dietary intake, sleep, meal timing, physical activity), mood and appetite on both fasting and non-fasting days and to investigate whether these are associated with weight loss.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Those responding to adverts on the LighterLife Fast Challenge social media channels will be asked if they would like to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those without access to a smart phone or laptop will not be eligible to take part in the study due to the need to report variables daily