Fat Loss Is Not About Calories – The Shocking Insulin and Hunger Truth with Dr. Jason Fung | #1264

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Ben Azadi

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Fitness, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 2 March 2026

⏱️ 59 minutes

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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 FungWebsite: 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. Follow Ben Azadi 🌐 Website:⁠⁠ https://www.benazadi.com ⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠💼 LinkedIn:⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi ⁠⁠ ▶️ YouTube:⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/ketokamp⁠⁠ Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Some of these studies are eye-poppingly good, right?
0:05.0	Because they've identified the right thing, which is that these are cognitive behavioral problems, not a willpower problem,
0:13.0	and then treated it with this whole toolbox of cognitive behavioral therapy, which includes things like mindsets and mantras and all these other things.
0:24.2	Meditation and, you know, earthing and all the stuff that people just, you know, they say,
0:30.9	well, is it calories? Then no. It's like, no, no, no, no. This is a really important, complicated topic.
0:37.4	Let's talk about what it is so that people No, no, no, no. This is a really important, complicated topic.
0:38.0	Let's talk about what it is so that people can get down to the heart of how to treat it.
0:50.1	Welcome to the Benazari Show, your daily ritual to live longer, healthier, and happier.
0:58.5	Here we use real science, ancient wisdom, and a daily dose of vitamin G, gratitude.
1:05.0	So you live the life you were always meant to.
1:07.9	Let's lock in.
1:12.2	Welcome back to the Ben Azadi show. On today's brand new episode, we bring back one of the
1:19.7	goats in the health, wellness, fat loss space, Dr. Jason Bung. I believe this is his fifth or sixth appearance on the show,
1:31.9	and we bring him on because he has a brand new book that is being released tomorrow called
1:38.1	The Hunger Code. And this book, just like all of his previous books, is a game changer.
1:46.0	If you've ever felt frustrated, counting calories, cutting portions, exercising more, and you're still not seeing lasting fat loss, you're not alone.
1:58.3	This conversation is going to completely reframe the way you think about weight loss.
2:04.3	Dr. Jason Fung will explain right off the bat why 99% of weight loss advice fails.
2:11.9	Why they eat less, move more has misled millions and why obesity and type 2 diabetes are not calorie problems.
2:20.7	They're hormonal problems.
2:22.5	We dive deep into insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia.
2:27.3	Why fasting insulin and C peptide matter more than A1C, especially in the early stages,
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