# Why Eating Less Doesn’t Always Work: Hunger, Hormones & Metabolism Explained

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Podcast: [Gut Feeling with Dr. Pal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gut-feeling-with-dr-pal-6932141)
Published: 2026-02-02T11:31:08+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gut-feeling-with-drpal/episodes/Why-Eating-Less-Doesnt-Always-Work-Hunger--Hormones--Metabolism-Explained-e3eh4ij
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Duration seconds: 3729

## Resource

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