Fat Loss Is Not About Calories – The Shocking Insulin and Hunger Truth with Dr. Jason Fung | #1264
The Ben Azadi Show
Outro
Ben closes the episode, repeats book links and gifts, and gives final thanks and reminders.
What if the reason fat loss feels impossible is not willpower, not discipline, and not “eat less, move more” but your hormones, your hunger, and your body’s fat thermostat?
In this episode of The Ben Azadi Show, Ben welcomes back Dr. Jason Fung to break down why most weight loss advice fails long term and why obesity and type 2 diabetes are not calorie problems, they are hormonal problems. Dr. Fung explains how insulin acts as a fat storage signal, why fasting insulin and C-peptide can reveal metabolic dysfunction years before A1c rises, and how hunger is the real problem behind overeating. He also introduces key ideas from his new book, The Hunger Code, including the fat thermostat, the “three whys,” and the three types of hunger: physical, emotional, and conditioned. You will walk away with a clearer framework for sustainable fat loss that works with human physiology instead of fighting it.
Key Topics Covered
- Why “eat less, move more” has an extremely high long-term failure rate
- Calories vs hormones: why the body can store or burn the same calories differently
- Insulin’s role in fat storage and fat burning shutdown
- Insulin resistance as “overflow,” not “under-fuel”
- Why fasting insulin and C-peptide matter earlier than A1c
- The fat thermostat concept and why metabolism adapts fast
- Hunger hormones and satiety signals (including GLP-1 related discussion)
- The “three whys” framework for getting to the root cause of weight gain
- The 3 types of hunger: homeostatic, hedonic, and conditioned hunger
- Why ultra-processed foods reshape hunger and behavior
- Why low insulin matters more than “low carb” for many people
- How environment and community influence obesity risk and habits
Resources & Special Offer
Dr. Jason Fung
Website: https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/
Book: The Hunger Code (Release Date: March 3)
Pre-order the book through Dr. Jason Fung’s website to receive exclusive bonuses, including a free masterclass and additional resources.
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