Intermittent fasting

[Angrboda]

You're discussing two distinct things here. If drinking water curbs your appetite, well good for you. I don't think others have found it a useful tool in their goal to lose weight. Nor is it likely to limit appetite while fasting (in reasonable amounts). The other question is about the benefits of fasting. There appears to be some evidence that short, limited fasts may have a health benefit. The theory is that fasting causes your body to go into crisis mode and respond in ways that are ultimately beneficial.

Which did you actually want to discuss?