Why Calorie Counting rarely leads to Weight Loss

Does calorie counting work? Exploring the myth of calories, and why it does not work. Most people have tried calorie counting and failed to lose weight. Dr. Jason Fung explains why the focus on calories is so misplaced. Cutting calories does not lead to successful weight loss. Check out my blog at https://medium.com/@drjasonfung

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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_d

The 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_d

The Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer develops - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_d

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YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians):

1. The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic - https://youtu.be/q8BGYhreaco
2. Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem: https://youtu.be/ETkwZIi3R7w​​
3. Does Calorie Counting work? https://youtu.be/5F5o0a4p_3U​​
4. Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes - https://youtu.be/FcLoaVNQ3rc
5. Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Naturally - https://youtu.be/mAwgdX5VxGc
6. Insulin Toxicity - https://youtu.be/4oZ4UqtbB_g​​
7. Saturated Fat - Friend or Foe? https://youtu.be/QetsIU-3k7Y
8. Diet and Disease - https://youtu.be/2yoOx_7MLn0
9. Dangers of Fructose - https://youtu.be/pG89j432w-Y
10. Insulin Resistance - https://youtu.be/dimP7IdM2Og
11. Role of Hormones in Weight Loss - https://youtu.be/ZbnshVO4PRM
12. The Obesity Code Lecture 1 - https://youtu.be/YpllomiDMX0

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Timestamps:

0:00 The myth of calories
4:00 Calorie counting is the basis of most weight loss advice
11:26 The Two Compartment problem
15:40 Changes in metabolic rate
19:20 Changes in hunger hormones
25:31 Insulin and weight gain
33:24 Hormones and obesity

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