In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with Dr. Jason Fung to explore why fat loss is not just about calories, but about understanding hunger, hormones, and the body's fat thermostat. You'll learn how insulin, cravings, and metabolic signals influence your ability to burn fat. Discover why traditional calorie-restriction approaches often fail, how different types of hunger impact eating behaviors, and why addressing the root cause of hunger can create more sustainable results. Explore the role of ultra-processed foods, blood sugar regulation, protein, and intermittent fasting in supporting healthier hormone balance and improving your body's ability to use stored fat for energy. In This Episode: 00:00 Processed Food Obesity Gap 00:31 Show Intro And Guest 05:16 Interview Setup Hunger Code 06:01 Beyond Calories Three Whys 10:52 Three Hungers Explained 13:17 Fat Thermostat Homeostasis 16:34 Hormones Insulin Cortisol GLP1 23:06 Personalized Root Cause Plan 24:40 Food Hormones Steak Vs Frappuccino 26:25 Blood Sugar Crash Story 27:10 Fix Foods Not Calories 27:45 Hormones Over Calories 29:26 Insulin Friendly Eating 30:04 Hedonic Hunger Explained 30:56 Ultra Processed Satiety Trap 33:06 Food Addiction Framework 37:40 Processing Spikes And Cravings 40:10 Ultra Processed Diet Study 45:26 Hunger Not Calories Lesson 48:03 Fasting And Fat Thermostat 52:55 Actionable Rules And Social Hunger 55:06 Wrap Up And Where To Learn More Enjoy a clean, protein-packed snack with PaleoValley's Grass-Fed Beef Sticks. Made without sugar, additives, or preservatives, they're packed with healthy fats and grass-fed nutrients to help curb cravings, support steady energy, and keep you satisfied on the go. Save 15% with code DRJOCKERS at paleovalley.com/drjockers. If you're feeling tired, wired, or depleted from a busy lifestyle, Re-Lyte helps replenish the electrolytes your body needs to stay hydrated and energized. Made with Redmond's Real Salt, trace minerals, and two types of magnesium for better absorption, it supports energy, mental clarity, workouts, and sleep without sugar or artificial ingredients. Try it today at redmond.life/drjockers and use code JOCKERS at checkout for 15% off your order. Looking for a cleaner approach to healthier-looking hair? EverBella's Essential Growth Hair Serum combines botanical ingredients like rosemary, castor oil, jojoba, argan, peppermint, and lavender oils to nourish the scalp and support stronger, healthier-looking hair. Visit everbella.com and use code JOCKERS30 to save 30% off your entire purchase today. "The overeating problem is just a symptom of the over hunger problem." Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio Resources: Enjoy 15% off grass-fed beef sticks with code DRJOCKERS at paleovalley.com/drjockers. Visit redmond.life/drjockers and use code JOCKERS at checkout for 15% off your order Visit everbella.com and use code JOCKERS30 to save 30% off your entire purchase Connect with Dr. Jason Fung: Website: doctorjasonfung.com Book: https://amzn.to/4s0zk3o Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

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