A 4:3 model of intermittent fasting may be more effective at lowering a person's weight over 12 months than a diet following daily calorie restriction, new research shows.

Intermittent fasting is often touted for promoting weight loss, but the concept encompasses a wide range of specific methods. It's not one-size-fits-all, as the most effective fasting schedule generally varies between individuals.

While some people swear by intermittent fasting for weight loss, recent research has found that it usually leads to results that are similar to calorie counting. But a new study suggests that the type of intermittent fasting you do matters—and a certain style of the eating plan could have an edge over calorie counting for weight loss.