The Obesity Code: the bestselling guide to unlocking the secrets of weight loss: 1 (The Obesity Code, 1)

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But the obesity epidemic couldn’t very well be ignored, and a culprit had to be found. “Calories” was the perfect scapegoat. Eat fewer calories, they said. But eat more of everything else. There is no company that sells “Calories,” nor is there a brand called “Calories.” There is no food called “Calories.” Nameless and faceless, calories were the ideal stooge. “Calories” could now take all the blame." So the obesity epidemic can be explained by the idea that most people’s body fat set points increased. However, if you want to start immediately, here is all you need to know about how to lose weight according to The Obesity Code. Hormonal Imbalance is the Problem

Fung shows that obesity is highly heritable, with up to 70% of variation in obesity explained by genes. Yet, as he also points out, and as I’ve argued with many people who ought to know better, the obesity epidemic arose within a single generation, so genes can’t account for it. No, it’s something in our environment. The truth is that fat accumulation, like all other tissues and processes in the body, is highly regulated. Hormonal regulation of fat At 160lbs, I'm a competitive powerlifter who can squat 400lbs, deadlift 500lbs, and bench 270lbs. My sport often requires periods of bulking and cutting (although not to bodybuilder levels; you still have to maintain some fat to move weight). I like to think I know a thing or two about what actually works when it comes to losing weight -- not what optimally works, but what actually works. Fung zeroes in on why insulin resistance has become so prevalent and offers specific outside-the-box solutions that have emerged as the key to maximizing health." For a clear path to healthy weight loss without all of the endocrinological data or cost of a book, read and take action using this free guide to lose 20 pounds in 3 months. Related Posts:Insulin is a major driver of obesity. High levels of insulin lead to increased fat storage and decreased fat burning. CICO also doesn’t take into account the body’s dynamics. The typical physiological response to a reduction in calories is a lowering of basal metabolism, that is, energy expenditure. Totally makes sense: the body senses a food shortage, so it compensates to conserve energy and, ultimately, life. You want to avoid insulin resistance as much as possible unless you want to remain overweight or obese and vulnerable to Type 2 diabetes. The above is just a tiny snapshot of Jason’s book. The full thing contains vastly more content, including discussion of: Normally, in response to a mixed meal, insulin rises, then when it’s done its job, falls. The body does not develop resistance.

Processing methods have changed significantly over the centuries. Wheat berries were traditionally ground by large millstones powered by animals or humans. The modern flourmill has replaced traditional stone grinding. The bran, middlings, germ and oils are efficiently and completely removed, leaving the pure white starch. Most of the vitamins, proteins, fiber and fats are removed along with the outer hull and bran. The flour is ground to such a fine dust that its absorption by the intestine is extremely rapid. The increased rate of glucose absorption amplifies the insulin effect. Whole wheat and whole grain flours retain some of the bran and germ, but suffer from the same problem of rapid absorption." Dr. Jason Fung does a REMARKABLE job of explaining what is going on in our bodies in a relatable easy to understand way. Though he explains himself using "big words", reciting a lot of scientific data from past and current research, he also manages to simplify it enough for anyone to understand - making this book not just an engaging and interesting read but also a MUST READ for anyone wanting to understand more about how our body works (and why!). He explains the process of glucose metabolism in a way I feel most lay people can understand. It's important for every overweight or type 2 diabetic to understand this process to better understand what they have been doing to their bodies...and unfortunately what we in medicine have been doing to their bodies.Glucose levels and insulin levels rise as you process food, from a whole apple to apple sauce, to apple juice. Intermittent fasting can help reset hormones, allowing for improved weight loss results and better health overall. This essentially proved Dr. Fung’s overall point from his book, and sets the overall tone for how the book should be followed. In similar studies done on people with asthma and cardiovascular stress, there was a noticeable amount of reduced inflammation throughout the body when it came to letting the body rest with intermittent fasting. Instead of looking at intermittent fasting as a “diet,” it is rather referred to as a “schedule.” Coffee & Tea. Avoid adding sugar or sweeteners. Cinnamon or other natural spices can be used to enhance the flavor. If you think being a "vegan" is far healthier than "Paleo" or vice versa, you can read this book without getting angry.

CFP MFP: This study found that intermittent fasting could help with the treatment of obesity under supervision. Jason suggests that to understand weight loss requires understanding the hormonal roots of obesity. He explains that the hormone insulin is the key driver of obesity. Therefore obesity is a hormonal, not a caloric imbalance. He recommends we focus on two key areas: Follow 30 to 90 day weight loss program, while taking PS1000 Metabolic Burst supplement. PS1000 allows you to lose more weight and reach goals faster than most on weight loss programs. Mattson and colleagues explored the effects of intermittent and continuous energy restriction on weight loss and various biomarkers (for conditions including breast cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease) among young overweight women. They found that intermittent restriction was as effective as continuous restriction for improving weight loss, insulin sensitivity and other health biomarkers. [5]I read this directly after reading “Wheat Belly” by cardiologist William Davis. However, whilst I thought that book presented a good case, on occasion Dr Davis did seem to reach a bit with his hypothesis (although he tended to qualify his statements when he did) and it was clear there was more to the diabesity epidemic than his analysis allowed. By focusing on the role of insulin and showing that "being fat makes you fat" because a fat person is in a constant state of high insulin and high appetite state, Fung has made me very mindful of the carbs I put into my body. Highly recommended. But most people aren't that highly motivated (and, as we'll see, the research bares that out). I am not that highly motivated, even though I've tried this type of fasting before (and if any of you powerlifting nerds have ever tried to do 10 sets of 3 ATG squats with 80% of your 1rm after a full day of fasting, you'd know CICO theory runs into problems because the body responds to inputs and outputs. And the responses don’t necessarily go in the predicted direction. Not only does basal metabolism drop in response to fewer calories, but all calories are not the same. Hormonal and physiological responses differ greatly depending on whether the calorie in question is fat, protein, or carbohydrate.