prompt: I am thinking about starting intermittent fasting.  What do I need to know?
chosen: I am thinking about starting intermittent fasting.  What do I need to know?
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chosen: Intermittent fasting is a nutrition pattern where youalternate between periods of fasting and eating. It has been growing in popularityas a way to improve health, improve longevity, and lose weight. 
  
  The mostcommon type of intermittent fasting is the 16:8 plan. This plan requires youto fast for 16 hours and then you can eat whatever you want during the remaining 8hours. For example, you can skip breakfast and eat your first meal around 12noon. 
   
  When done correctly, intermittent fasting is very effective in reducinghunger, improving focus and energy levels, boosting metabolism, helping with weightloss and maintaining muscle mass. It also comes with many health benefits such as improvedmental clarity, fewer food cravings, and even reducedrisk of chronic diseases. There are certain risks withany nutrition plan so it is important to always listen to your body and scaleback the diet if it is causing you to feel unwell.
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rejected: I am thinking about starting intermittent fasting.  What do I need to know?
rejected: user
rejected: assistant