Eight-Hour Eating Window May Help Sustain Weight Loss for a Year
A secondary analysis of a 12-week trial found that time-restricted eating (an 8-hour window) maintained weight loss at the one-year follow-up, with benefits seen regardless of whether the eating window started early, late, or was self-selected. Some groups experienced fat-free mass loss, and only about a quarter continued TRE after the program, but overall body measurements (weight, fat, neck/waist) remained improved versus controls. Limitations include a small, single-center sample, self-reported data, and potential underpowering, so larger studies are needed to confirm long-term safety and efficacy. TRE should complement, not replace, healthy eating and physical activity.