The eight-hour diet: Eat everything and lose up to 4.5 kilos per week!

Most advocate a diet where the ideal eating window is between 9 and 17 hours, although in practice, a window between 8 and 16 or 10 and 18 hours is not uncommon. Regardless of which window you choose, it’s important to consume all the calories within it. This diet doesn’t prohibit any foods, but overeating is discouraged. Eat as much as you like, but don’t overdo it. Sugary and alcoholic drinks are also permitted, but in moderation.

If you forget breakfast due to busy schedules, there’s a solution: drink tea or coffee and start your eight-hour eating cycle when you have some free time. Unlike other diets, snacks are allowed and can be eaten frequently within the eight-hour window. The logical conclusion is that you should choose healthier snacks (e.g., nuts instead of chips).

Some general recommendations apply: it’s always better to eat more whole, natural foods and reduce your intake of processed foods. The authors of the diet also recommend eight minutes of exercise daily.