# Control HUNGER, not Calories

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Podcast: [Jason Fung](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jason-fung-8014235)
Published: 2026-09-27T00:43:38+00:00
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Preorder The Hunger Code and receive over $500 worth of free bonuses. Check https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/gift-with-purchase-offerWhy do so many people struggle with weight loss even when they carefully count calories?In this video, Dr. Jason Fung explains a powerful shift in thinking: instead of obsessing over calories, we should focus on controlling hunger. Hunger is not a lack of willpower—it’s a hormonal signal, and when hormones are ignored, long-term weight loss becomes nearly impossible.This discussion breaks down why traditional calorie-counting often fails and how hunger, insulin, and metabolism are deeply connected.In this video, you’ll learn:● Why hunger—not calories—is the real driver of overeating● How insulin affects hunger and fat storage● Why eating less doesn’t always lead to sustainable weight loss● The difference between physical hunger and hormonal hunger● How fasting and proper food choices help regulate appetite naturally● Why controlling hunger leads to better metabolic healthDr. Jason Fung explains these concepts in a simple, practical way—helping you understand why your body resists calorie restriction and what actually works for long-term health and fat loss.This video is especially helpful if you:● Feel hungry all the time while dieting● Have tried calorie counting but regained the weight● Struggle with insulin resistance or slow metabolism● Want a sustainable approach to weight loss and healthIf this message resonates with you, it may completely change how you think about food, hunger, and weight loss.👍 Like this video if it helped you 💬 Comment below: Do you struggle more with hunger or calorie counting? 🔔 Subscribe for more science-based insights on fasting, insulin, and metabolic health▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps00:…

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