Is intermittent fasting actually better for weight loss than traditional calorie counting, or is it just another diet trend? I tried 16:8 for three months and lost 8 pounds, but I also found myself bingeing on weekends. A friend who tracks every calorie says the fasting just made me eat less overall, so maybe the method doesn't matter as much as consistency. What's your experience—does the timing of meals really change your body's response, or is it all about the math in the end?