Scientists share simple seven-week strategy to lose nearly 8lbs - Daily Mail

And participants who only took part in the brutal exercises, which can involve push-ups, burpees and squats interspersed with intervals of rest, lost almost 1.7kg (3.7lbs).

Hollywood A-listers like Jennifer Aniston and Mark Wahlberg (pictured above) have all jumped on the intermittent fasting trend since it shot to prominence in the early 2010s

Hollywood A-listers like Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman and Mark Wahlberg have all jumped on the trend since it shot to prominence in the early 2010s.

In addition to weight loss, 16:8 intermittent fasting is believed to improve blood sugar control, boost brain function and help us live longer.

Some argue that fasters usually end up consuming a relatively large amount of food in one go, meaning they don't cut back on their calories — a known way of beating the bulge.

'Starting with both time-limited eating and high-intensity interval training can be a good idea if you want to quickly improve your health and reduce the risk of disease.'