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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 19 MIN

The Real Reason You Can't Lose Weight (Hormones and Obesity - a Masterclass)

from Jason Fung · host Jason Fung

Have you been told that losing weight is simply about "eating less and movingmore"? For decades, the "Calories In, Calories Out" model has been the goldstandard for weight loss. But what if it is completely wrong?In this Masterclass, I break down the real reason you can't lose weight:Hormones. We dive deep into the science of obesity and explore why caloriecounting fails 99% of the time, as proven by massive studies like the Women'sHealth Initiative.Weight gain is not a character flaw or a lack of willpower—it is a hormonalimbalance. We will discuss exactly how hormones like Insulin, Cortisol, Thyroid,and Testosterone control your body fat, and more importantly, how you can fix it.In this video, you will learn:● �� Why the 'Eat Less, Move More' advice is scientifically flawed.● �� How hormones dictate whether your body stores or burns fat.● �� The truth about weight-loss drugs like Ozempic (GLP-1).● �� Why the 1977 dietary guidelines triggered the obesity epidemic.● ✅ The ultimate, natural solution to lower insulin and lose weighteffortlessly.� Join the Conversation: Have you struggled with calorie-counting diets in thepast? What hormonal changes have you noticed on your weight loss journey?Let me know in the comments below!� Subscribe to the channel for more science-backed health insights:https://www.youtube.com/@DrJasonFung⏱️ Video Chapters (Timestamps):00:00 - The Biggest Weight Loss Myth (Calories In vs. Calories Out)01:29 - Proof That "Eat Less, Move More" Doesn't Work03:29 - Causality: Why Hormones Control Body Fat03:52 - Insulin: The Fat-Storing Hormone04:45 - How Stress (Cortisol) Makes You Fat06:51 - Testosterone, Estrogen & Menopause Weight Gain09:56 - How Ozempic & GLP-1 Drugs Actually Work12:10 - The 1977 Dietary Guidelines & Obesity Epidemic14:12 - The Real Solution: How to Fix Your Hormone▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬�� 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 2Diabetes▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬If you liked the video, Please Do Subscribe My Channel ����Keep Supporting me So I can Continue to provide you with free contenteach week!!��▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬�� �� Thank you for Watching#WeightLoss #DrJasonFung #HealthTips #Metabolism #HormoneHealth� Learn more about fixing your metabolic health here: www.doctorjasonfung.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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