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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 17 MIN

Control HUNGER, not Calories

from Jason Fung · host Jason Fung

Preorder The Hunger Code and receive over $500 worth of free bonuses. Check https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/gift-with-purchase-offerWhy do so many people struggle with weight loss even when they carefully count calories?In this video, Dr. Jason Fung explains a powerful shift in thinking: instead of obsessing over calories, we should focus on controlling hunger. Hunger is not a lack of willpower—it’s a hormonal signal, and when hormones are ignored, long-term weight loss becomes nearly impossible.This discussion breaks down why traditional calorie-counting often fails and how hunger, insulin, and metabolism are deeply connected.In this video, you’ll learn:● Why hunger—not calories—is the real driver of overeating● How insulin affects hunger and fat storage● Why eating less doesn’t always lead to sustainable weight loss● The difference between physical hunger and hormonal hunger● How fasting and proper food choices help regulate appetite naturally● Why controlling hunger leads to better metabolic healthDr. Jason Fung explains these concepts in a simple, practical way—helping you understand why your body resists calorie restriction and what actually works for long-term health and fat loss.This video is especially helpful if you:● Feel hungry all the time while dieting● Have tried calorie counting but regained the weight● Struggle with insulin resistance or slow metabolism● Want a sustainable approach to weight loss and healthIf this message resonates with you, it may completely change how you think about food, hunger, and weight loss.👍 Like this video if it helped you 💬 Comment below: Do you struggle more with hunger or calorie counting? 🔔 Subscribe for more science-based insights on fasting, insulin, and metabolic health▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps00:00 – Control Hunger, Not Calories (Why This Matters) 👉 Strong hook + main keyword01:05 – Why Calorie Counting Fails for Most People 👉 Relatable pain point (high retention)03:10 – Hunger Is Hormonal, Not Willpower 👉 Authority + education05:00 – The Real Reason You Feel Hungry All the Time 👉 Curiosity-driven chapter07:15 – How Insulin Drives Hunger & Fat Storage 👉 SEO + science-based trust09:20 – What to Focus on Instead of Calories 👉 Solution-focused (rewatch value)11:10 – Final Takeaway: Eat to Control Hunger Naturally 👉 Clean close + mindset shift============================= 📌 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- / drjasonfung 🔹 Community- https://www.thefastingmethod.com 🔹 Facebook - / jason.fung.313 🔹 Instagram - / drjasonfung 🔹 Twitter - / drjasonfung ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📌 YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians): ▶️ The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic: https: // • The Obesity Epidemic, Explained ▶️ Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem:https: // • Fasting and Weight Loss - Solving the... ▶️ Does Calorie Counting work?: • Why Calorie Counting rarely leads to ... ▶️ Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes: • Two Big Lies about Type 2 Diabetes ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 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!!😇 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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