Intermittent Fasting is a quick way to drop weight if done correctly, however for long periods it can be dangerous. Early Christian Monks, Christians, Buddhists, and followers of Islam participate in Intermittent Fasting on a yearly basis. These religious people believe in this type of fasting to control their impulses. Brief periods of intermittent fasting allow the body to burn off excess calories utilizing the stored foods as energy, thus causing waste to be expunged from the body. Yes, the body will poop, which is good, and it will remove any excess weight over time if done in short bursts. That is why this type of fasting can be beneficial to the body.