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Dr. Jason Fung is a physician, researcher, New York Times bestselling author and currently practices as a nephrologist (kidney specialist). He is the co-founder of The Fasting Method, which provides the education, tools and community needed to successfully implement intermittent fasting. If you’re looking to shed some extra pounds - this conversation is for you! Subscribe to The Jesse Chappus Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesseChappus (And be sure to hit the 🔔 to get notified when new videos are released!) In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - What causes weight gain? 04:15 - Our misguided obsession with calories 14:02 - Why a calorie-restricted diet doesn’t work 21:36 - How to reduce your metabolic rate 27:00 - The truth about exercise and weight loss 31:18 - Do genetics play a role in weight gain? 39:06 - Eliminating processed foods and sugars 45:51 - Carbohydrates aren’t essential 49:47 - Stop eating 6-10x a day! 56:10 - How insulin works in the body 1:03:50 - Green tea & coffee have minimal insulin effect during fasting 1:07:46 - Should you add MCT oil into your morning coffee? 1:09:41 - Artificial sweetners have appetite stimulating effects 1:15:07 - Getting your body into ketosis 1:18:25 - Jason shares his diet & what he does on a typical day of fasting 1:21:28 - Top 2 ways of combatting an insulin spike 1:23:52 - How to reverse type 2 diabetes Show notes: https://jessechappus.com/467 Listen & subscribe to The Jesse Chappus Show ✩ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id921854276 ✩ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A1vpgPVZTSEs70d2KTpk1 Connect with The Jesse Chappus Show ✩ Website: https://jessechappus.com ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessechappusshow #drjasonfung #jessechappus #loseweight About the Podcast Jesse Chappus has in-depth conversations with health and wellness leaders from around the world. Topics include lifestyle, nutrition, fitness, self-help, sleep, meditation, spirituality and so much more. Tune in weekly to take your health to the next level! Disclaimer The opinions expressed in this video are those of the guest and are presented for informational purposes only. This content is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any health-related decisions.