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Cutting Calories Doesn't Work - It's simple Algebra ❌🥗 || Jason Fung || Dr. Jason Fung Explains the Truth About Weight Loss & Insulin!Are you tired of hearing that the secret to weight loss is simply cutting calories? 🧐 Well, in this video, Dr. Jason Fung breaks down why calorie counting has NEVER worked and why it NEVER will! 🚫Let’s talk about the real reason why we gain weight and how calorie cutting can actually backfire. It’s not just about “calories in vs. calories out” – it’s WAY more complex than that. In fact, hormones, especially insulin, play a HUGE role in how your body stores fat! 🔄🍔Key Points Covered:1. Body’s Adaptation: When you cut calories, your body actually fights back by reducing energy expenditure, leading to a weight loss plateau. 😱 This is why calorie restriction alone doesn’t work long-term.2.Role of Insulin: Discover how insulin plays a critical role in weight gain by telling your body to store fat. 🧬💡 It’s not just about calories, it’s about the hormonal balance that shifts the relationship between calories in and calories out.3. Circular Logic of Dieting: You’ve heard it all before: "You’re gaining weight because you’re eating too much," but Dr. Fung explains why this is a classic case of circular logic that doesn’t solve the real issue. 🔄🤔4. The REAL Solution: Instead of focusing on calorie counting, the focus should be on what causes the imbalance – hormones like insulin. Dr. Fung gives insights on how to tackle the ROOT cause of weight gain. 🌿🔑Forget the traditional methods of counting calories and learn how to fix the real problem behind weight gain. 💥 Understanding your body’s hormonal response is the key to lasting weight loss and better health.🔥 Watch the full video to learn why calorie cutting isn’t the answer and how you can lose weight more effectively by focusing on the right things! 🔥If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more health tips and insights from Dr. Jason Fung! 📺👍 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▶️ Timestamps / Chapters00:00 intro00:03 why calorie counting doesn’t work00:29 energy balance equation01:45 what causes weight gain?03:17 what causes alcoholism?04:49 what changed the ratio of CI to CO?08:30 why does calories In/ calories out seem so intuitive?09:02 outro=============================📌 BOOKS:👉 The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how lowcarb diets and fasting can help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?...👉 The Diabetes Code - Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversible disease anddietary strategies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?...👉 The Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer develops -https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?...📌 Amazon:👉 USA - https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonfung👉 Canada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬📌 Please visit our :-🔹 Website - https://www.doctorjasonfung.com🔹 Blog- https://drjasonfung.medium.com🔹 Community- https://www.thefastingmethod.com🔹 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.fung.313🔹 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjasonfung/🔹 Twitter - https://twitter.com/drjasonfung▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬📌 YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians):▶️ The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8BGYhreaco&t=0s▶️ Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETkwZIi3R7w&t=0s▶️ Does Calorie Counting work?:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F5o0a4p_3U&t=0s▶️ Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcLoaVNQ3rc&t=0s▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬If you liked the video, Please Do Subscribe My Channel 😉😍Keep Supporting me So I can Continue to provide you with free content eachweek!!😇▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬😍 😍 Thank you for Watching!#CalorieCountingMyth #DrJasonFung #weightlosstips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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🌟 Transform Your Health with Expert Insights 🌟A Conversation with Cynthia Thurlow | Jason Fung📢 Don’t Miss the Fasting & Longevity Summit 2.0!Get exclusive access to interviews with top experts and game-changing fasting insights. Sign up for the Summit before it’s too late!👉https://drtalks.com/summit/fasting-longevity?uid=828&oid=87&ref=3679Join Dr. Jason Fung, renowned fasting and longevity expert, as he delves into groundbreaking discussions with some of the world’s most influential voices in health and wellness. This new series is designed to empower YOU with the knowledge to take control of your health and live your best life.In this episode, Dr. Fung sits down with the incredible Cynthia Thurlow, a trailblazer in women’s health and intermittent fasting. With over 16 years in clinical cardiology, Cynthia shares her inspiring transition to becoming a functional medicine practitioner, educator, and TEDx speaker who has impacted thousands of lives.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:💡 How Cynthia transitioned from traditional medicine to becoming a fasting expert.💡 Why fasting isn’t one-size-fits-all and how to tailor it for women’s physiology.💡 The connection between PCOS, insulin resistance, and fasting success.💡 The dangers of ultra-processed foods and their impact on metabolic health.💡 Cynthia’s insights on perimenopause, menopause, and how fasting can help.🌟 About Cynthia Thurlow:Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in nutrition, fasting, and metabolic health. She’s the author of a bestselling book on intermittent fasting and the presenter of two viral TEDx talks, including one of the most-viewed talks on fasting in 2019. Her mission is to empower women to harness the power of fasting for lasting health benefits.🎙️ About This Podcast Series:Dr. Jason Fung is bringing together over 40 experts in fasting, nutrition, and longevity to share life-changing insights and practical strategies. These interviews offer a wealth of knowledge for anyone looking to improve their health and slow down aging through ancient, transformative practices like fasting.🆓 Don’t Miss Out!Be part of the Fasting & Longevity Summit 2.0, where you’ll hear from leaders like Dr. David Jockers, Dr. Joseph, Cynthia Thurlow, and many more. The event is completely FREE, but you must register to gain full access.============================= 📌 BOOKS: 👉 The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how low carb diets and fasting can help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?... 👉 The Diabetes Code - Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversible disease and dietary strategies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?... 👉 The Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer develops - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?... 📌 Amazon: 👉 USA - https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonfung 👉 Canada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📌 Please visit our :- 🔹 Website - https://www.doctorjasonfung.com 🔹 Blog- https://drjasonfung.medium.com 🔹 Community- https://www.thefastingmethod.com 🔹 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.fung.313 🔹 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjasonfung/ 🔹 Twitter - https://twitter.com/drjasonfung ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📌 YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians): ▶️ The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic: https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8BGYhreaco&t=0s ▶️ Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem:https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETkwZIi3R7w&t=0s ▶️ Does Calorie Counting work?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F5o0a4p_3U&t=0s ▶️ Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcLoaVNQ3rc&t=0s #DiabetesCode #ReverseDiabetes #Type2Diabetes #DrJasonFung #IntermittentFasting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fatty liver disease is a growing epidemic, and a growing cause of liver destruction. Dr. Jason Fung reviews how fatty liver disease develops and shares insights on how to reverse this disease naturally, without needing drugs or surgery. Fatty liver disease is mainly a dietary disease, and therefore, the treatment involves fixing the diet. Check out my blog at https://medium.com/@drjasonfungMore Information:BOOKS:The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how low carb diets and fasting can help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dThe Diabetes Code - Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversible disease and dietary strategies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dThe Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer develops - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dAmazon:USA - https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonfungCanada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung**Fasting Aids**Pique Fasting Tea (recommended)https://www.piquetea.com/drjasonfungFasting Community and Coaching:https://www.thefastingmethod.com/YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians):1. The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic - https://youtu.be/q8BGYhreaco2. Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem: https://youtu.be/ETkwZIi3R7w3. Does Calorie Counting work? https://youtu.be/5F5o0a4p_3U4. Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes - https://youtu.be/FcLoaVNQ3rc5. Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Naturally - https://youtu.be/mAwgdX5VxGc6. Insulin Toxicity - https://youtu.be/4oZ4UqtbB_g7. Saturated Fat - Friend or Foe? https://youtu.be/QetsIU-3k7Y8. Diet and Disease - https://youtu.be/2yoOx_7MLn09. Dangers of Fructose - https://youtu.be/pG89j432w-Y10. Insulin Resistance - https://youtu.be/dimP7IdM2Og11. Role of Hormones in Weight Loss - https://youtu.be/ZbnshVO4PRM12. The Obesity Code Lecture 1 - https://youtu.be/YpllomiDMX0Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoyL4iGArWn5Hu0V_sAhK2w/joinTimestamps:0:00 Fatty Liver Disease0:49 Infiltration of fat and inflammation in the liver1:54 The growing epidemic of fatty liver disease3:31 How fatty liver disease develops3:52 Fructose and Fatty Liver disease5:01 Carbohydrates and fatty liver disease6:21 De Novo Lipogenesis and Fatty liver disease6:53 How to Reverse Fatty Liver Disease8:26 Diets to reverse fatty liver disease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Jason Fung reviews the conventional but least helpful diet advice to lose weight. This advice is repeated over and over by doctors, dieticians and magazines but are not useful. "Choose the Best Diet for You" or sometimes "The best diet is the one that you can stick to" is advice that just doesn't work. The second piece of bad diet advice is "Eat everything in Moderation". That doesn't work either. The worst piece of dietary advice? "Cut your Calories" or "Eat Less, Move More". While it sounds like it works, it has failed for decades and its success rate is somewhere less than 1%. Check out my blog at https://medium.com/@drjasonfungMore Information:BOOKS:The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how low carb diets and fasting can help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dThe Diabetes Code - Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversible disease and dietary strategies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dThe Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer develops - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dAmazon:USA - https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonfungCanada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung**Fasting Aids**Pique Fasting Tea (recommended)https://www.piquetea.com/drjasonfungFasting Community and Coaching:https://www.thefastingmethod.com/YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians):1. The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic - https://youtu.be/q8BGYhreaco2. Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem: https://youtu.be/ETkwZIi3R7w3. Does Calorie Counting work? https://youtu.be/5F5o0a4p_3U4. Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes - https://youtu.be/FcLoaVNQ3rc5. Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Naturally - https://youtu.be/mAwgdX5VxGc6. Insulin Toxicity - https://youtu.be/4oZ4UqtbB_g7. Saturated Fat - Friend or Foe? https://youtu.be/QetsIU-3k7Y8. Diet and Disease - https://youtu.be/2yoOx_7MLn09. Dangers of Fructose - https://youtu.be/pG89j432w-Y10. Insulin Resistance - https://youtu.be/dimP7IdM2Og11. Role of Hormones in Weight Loss - https://youtu.be/ZbnshVO4PRM12. The Obesity Code Lecture 1 - https://youtu.be/YpllomiDMX0Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoyL4iGArWn5Hu0V_sAhK2w/join#jasonfung #drjasonfung #fasting #fastingbenefits #weightlosstips #intermittentfasting #drfung #fung #calories #weightlosstips #caloriesincaloriesout #weightloss #nutrition #diet #health #weightlosssolutionTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:34 Choose the Best Diet for You3:00 Eat everything in Moderation5:05 Cut your Calories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
🎥 Why Hormones Like Insulin Are Key to Weight Loss – Not Just Calories!In this eye-opening video, we explore the science behind weight loss and explain why insulin is a far more important factor than just counting calories. If you’ve been struggling to lose weight despite reducing your calorie intake, this video will show you why understanding your hormones is the missing piece to achieving your goals.🔑 Key Takeaways:🌟 Learn how insulin affects fat storage and how it can prevent weight loss even when you're eating fewer calories.🌟 Discover why cutting calories alone isn’t enough, and why intermittent fasting and low-carb diets work by lowering insulin levels.🌟 Understand which foods trigger insulin spikes and how sugar, refined carbs, and processed foods make weight loss harder.🌟 Find out which low-insulin foods can help you burn fat efficiently without reducing your metabolic rate.💡 Why This Video Matters: Stop wasting time with ineffective calorie counting! If you’re serious about weight loss, it’s time to focus on hormonal health. Understanding how insulin works can transform your approach to nutrition and help you burn fat more efficiently.👀 Watch until the end for practical tips from The Obesity Code that you can implement today for better results!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⏰ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to the importance of hormones in weight loss01:15 – The truth behind the calories-in/calories-out equation02:30 – How insulin acts as a "lock" on fat stores03:45 – The role of intermittent fasting and low-carb diets in lowering insulin05:48 – Foods that spike insulin vs. foods that help burn fat07:04 – How to balance eating and fasting for long-term fat loss============================= 📌 BOOKS: 👉 The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how low carb diets and fasting can help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?... 👉 The Diabetes Code - Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversible disease and dietary strategies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?... 👉 The Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer develops - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?... 📌 Amazon: 👉 USA - https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonfung 👉 Canada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📌 Please visit our :- 🔹 Website - https://www.doctorjasonfung.com 🔹 Blog- https://drjasonfung.medium.com 🔹 Community- https://www.thefastingmethod.com 🔹 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.fung.313 🔹 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjasonfung/ 🔹 Twitter - https://twitter.com/drjasonfung ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📌 YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians): ▶️ The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic: https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8BGYhreaco&t=0s ▶️ Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem:https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETkwZIi3R7w&t=0s ▶️ Does Calorie Counting work?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F5o0a4p_3U&t=0s ▶️ Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcLoaVNQ3rc&t=0s ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ If you liked the video, Please Do Subscribe My Channel 😉😍 Keep Supporting me So I can Continue to provide you with free content each week!!😇 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 😍 😍 Thank you for Watching! #WeightLoss #HormonalBalance #InsulinResistance #IntermittentFasting #LowCarbDiet #HealthyLiving #FatBurning #TheObesityCode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 quick intermittent fasting tips to help you lose weight. Dr Jason Fung covers tips for changing behaviors. First, find group that will support you. Second, give your body time to adjust to intermittent fasting. Third, adopting a low carbohydrate diet is an easier transition to fasting. Fourth, don't make a big deal about it. Check out my blog at https://medium.com/@drjasonfungMore Information:BOOKS:The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how low carb diets and fasting can help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dThe Diabetes Code - Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversible disease and dietary strategies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dThe Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer develops - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dAmazon:USA - https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonfungCanada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung**Fasting Aids**Pique Fasting Tea (recommended)https://www.piquetea.com/drjasonfungFasting Community and Coaching:https://www.thefastingmethod.com/YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians):1. The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic - https://youtu.be/q8BGYhreaco2. Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem: https://youtu.be/ETkwZIi3R7w3. Does Calorie Counting work? https://youtu.be/5F5o0a4p_3U4. Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes - https://youtu.be/FcLoaVNQ3rc5. Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Naturally - https://youtu.be/mAwgdX5VxGc6. Insulin Toxicity - https://youtu.be/4oZ4UqtbB_g7. Saturated Fat - Friend or Foe? https://youtu.be/QetsIU-3k7Y8. Diet and Disease - https://youtu.be/2yoOx_7MLn09. Dangers of Fructose - https://youtu.be/pG89j432w-Y10. Insulin Resistance - https://youtu.be/dimP7IdM2Og11. Role of Hormones in Weight Loss - https://youtu.be/ZbnshVO4PRM12. The Obesity Code Lecture 1 - https://youtu.be/YpllomiDMX0Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoyL4iGArWn5Hu0V_sAhK2w/joinTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:50 Intermittent Fasting Tip 1 - Find a support group2:11 Intermittent Fasting Tip 2 - Give your body time to adjust4:14 Intermittent Fasting Tip 3 - Eat a proper diet5:23 Intermittent Fasting Tip 4 - Act if nothing is different#jasonfung #drjasonfung #fasting #fastingbenefits #weightlosstips #intermittentfasting #drfung #fung #calories #weightlosstips #caloriesincaloriesout #weightloss #nutrition #diet #health #weightlosssolutionJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoyL4iGArWn5Hu0V_sAhK2w/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices