Original Research Article
Year: 2021 | Month: January-March | Volume: 6 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 295-303
Weight Loss & Inch Loss through an Online Intermittent Fasting Programme
Ritu Kaushik1, Leon Sra2, Mahesh Jayaraman3, Sharda Aggarwal4
1Assistant Professor, S.D. College of Pharmacy and Vocational Studies, Muzzafarnagar.
2Head Nutritionist, Sepalika.
3Co-founder, Sepalika.
4Co-founder, Sepalika.
Corresponding Author: Ritu Kaushik
ABSTRACT
The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a Healthy Feasting and Fasting Program for weight management and reduction of abdominal girth. Although BMI correction is the key objective of any weight loss program in western countries, the Asian-Indian genotype and phenotype with thinner limbs and abdominal adiposity requires reduction of waist circumference as an equally important parameter. Retrospective data analysis of Sepalika’s No-Touch, Completely Online Healthy Feasting and Fasting Program was conducted. Data came from all participants in this program. The final sample size taken is 55 participants who completed at least two months and shared their measurements on a weekly/bi-weekly basis. The study evaluates weight loss percentage, change in body mass index, and inch loss across the waist and hip from baseline. Approximately 96.2 % (53 out of 55) of participants lost weight between baseline and completion of the program. Those who adhered to the programme for at least two months reported an average weight loss of 3.8 ±0.9 kg, inch loss of 2.3±0.5inches from the waist and 2.0±0.2inches from hip. The results of this study support the efficacy of Sepalika’s Online Healthy Feasting and Fasting Program for weight loss, inch loss, and reduction in BMI. This program has successfully led to people becoming healthier by ensuring sustainable abdominal inch-loss in addition to weight loss. The results showed a clinically significant weight loss and inch loss in the majority of participants.
Keywords: Obesity, Weight loss, intermittent fasting, abdominal adiposity.