Westend61Getty Images When it comes to losing weight (if that’s your goal), intermittent fasting may not be any more effective than simply reducing total daily calories, new research shows. However, it’s important to eat in a way that works best for you and lines up with your own nutrition and training goals—consulting with a sports dietitian or other medical expert is the best way to personalize your diet for best results. Intermittent fasting, which restricts your snacks and meals to a certain timeframe during the day, may have some benefits depending on your goals. But when it comes to weight loss—if that’s your goal!—a new study in the journal