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The body figures out a way to maintain homeostasis if calorie intake and activity are more or less the same.  The bodyweight reduction appears to be a function of the caloric intake - if it helps people control their calories, that is a plus for many people.

My best success with IF comes with an increased protein intake relative to carbs; for me at least, my caloric intake will go down from just the higher protein intake and less carbs - meat is just more satiating. The IF contributes furtehr to that.  I can continue building muscle as well with this protocol if I am careful no to overdo other activities.  Nothing keto-like in terms of carb restriction, but the combo of intermittent fasting combined with increased protein intake (and fewer carbs), in my opinion would produce greater results.

I also like to do my intermittent fasting depending on activity level - if I am weight training and mountain biking in the same day, I'm just not going to do it; I'll be stressed out.  For me it feels appropriate on days where I'm just weight training or I otherwise have low activity.