{"podcast":{"title":"Jason Fung","slug":"jason-fung-8014235","podcast_index_feed_id":8014235,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/jason-fung","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/feae2ada-a429-11f1-8057-c3cc9dc9591c/image/4dc0f729137411289d0fec7e42f1db82.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Jason Fung","episode_count":36,"summary":"Scientific videos on how to lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes with diets and intermittent fasting.. Official channel of Dr. Jason Fung - specialist physician, nephrologist and New York Times best selling author of The Obesity Code, The Complete Guide to Fasting, The Diabetes Code and The Cancer Code. Dr. Fung has experience from treating thousands of patients over many decades and shares his insights on weight loss, diets, nutrition, type 2 diabetes reversal, and intermittent fasting. The success rate of basic weight loss advice of calorie counting has been shown to be abysmally low. To lose weight, don't follow strategies that have been proven to fail. Instead, Dr. Fung focuses on understanding the science of calories, diets and fasting as well as practical tips and regimens. He shares patient stories, photos and actual regimens (with permission). To start losing weight and getting healthier, subscribe and hit the bell for notification.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-27T14:18:03.665728+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jason-fung-8014235"},"episode":{"title":"Control HUNGER, not Calories","slug":"control-hunger-not-calories","published_at":"2026-09-27T00:43:38+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jason-fung-8014235/control-hunger-not-calories","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jason-fung-8014235","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/HD4553320893.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/HD4553320893.mp3","summary":"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:…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1036,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/jason-fung-8014235/episodes/control-hunger-not-calories/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jason-fung-8014235/control-hunger-not-calories.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}