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A Complete Summary of The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss
In the book The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss, Jason Fung chronicles the ballooning of the obesity epidemic from the 1970s to date and proposes a hormonal theory of obesity that sheds light on obesity as a hormonal imbalance disorder rather than a caloric imbalance disorder.
He argues that conventional advice to eat less and move more fails because it ignores the multifactorial nature of obesity, and because the body has an efficient homeostatic mechanism that moderates changes in caloric intake and expenditure to maintain a set weight. In his view, obesity is a multifactorial disease with carbohydrates, calories, sugar, and insulin resistance converging to create the hormonal imbalances that lead to weight gain. He identifies excessive insulin, which is stimulated by persistently high levels of glucose, as the ultimate cause of obesity.
Fung contends that dieters fail because they regard meal portions and exercise routines with hawk-eyed scrutiny while the real culprits of obesity—meal content and timing—go unaddressed. He proposes a combination of a diet low in sugar and processed foods and intermittent fasting to limit insulin spikes, reduce insulin levels and, consequently, lower weight.
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In the book The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss, Jason Fung chronicles the ballooning of the obesity epidemic from the 1970s to date and proposes a hormonal theory of obesity that sheds light on obesity as a hormonal imbalance disorder rather than a caloric imbalance disorder.
He argues that conventional advice to eat less and move more fails because it ignores the multifactorial nature of obesity, and because the body has an efficient homeostatic mechanism that moderates changes in caloric intake and expenditure to maintain a set weight. In his view, obesity is a multifactorial disease with carbohydrates, calories, sugar, and insulin resistance converging to create the hormonal imbalances that lead to weight gain. He identifies excessive insulin, which is stimulated by persistently high levels of glucose, as the ultimate cause of obesity.
Fung contends that dieters fail because they regard meal portions and exercise routines with hawk-eyed scrutiny while the real culprits of obesity—meal content and timing—go unaddressed. He proposes a combination of a diet low in sugar and processed foods and intermittent fasting to limit insulin spikes, reduce insulin levels and, consequently, lower weight.
Here Is A Preview Of What You Will Get:
In The Obesity Code , you will get a full understanding of the book.
In The Obesity Code , you will get an analysis of the book.
In The Obesity Code , you will get some fun multiple choice quizzes, along with answers to help you learn about the book.
Get a copy, and learn everything about The Obesity Code .
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Published May 11, 2019
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March 11, 2020
I ran into a friend at a dinner party in January who had lost 38 lbs. When I asked her how, she told me about intermittent fasting and recommended the book 'Delay, Don't Deny' by Gin Stephens. My boyfriend and I started intermittent fasting the next day and we've both lost about 10 lbs in 10 weeks. Hooray! I had been so frustrated with not being able to lose weight and IF seemed like a miracle. Anyway, in Gin Stephens' book, she referred frequently to Jason Fung and how much she learned by reading his book. This summary of his book was the perfect amount of information for me. It was very informative and gives great evidence supported by research as to the benefits of IF.
July 20, 2020
Have you tried everything to lose weight and got nowhere?
Although I am now retired from my career as a nutritionist and homeopath, I still keep up with new books in the fields. In 2016 I discovered "The Obesity Code" by Dr. Jason Fung, and am only getting around to blogging about it now! Life gets busy and disorganized sometimes...
The hormonal piece, especially with regard to insulin, is profound. The weight loss struggles of patients have haunted both medical professionals and large proportions of our population, for many years. The old recommendations of general reduction in calorie intake plus increase in exercise was simply not working for many people. Clients over the years could attest to that. But for at least a decade before I retired I suggested carbohydrate reduction as a part of the overall plan to help my overweight clients lose gain control of the situation. With some success. But not for everyone.
It is the intermittent fasting piece that has risen to the fore in the last 5-10 years that is both fascinating and powerful. Research and clinical evidence has been pouring in strongly suggesting that intermittent fasting, along with reduction in carbohydrate intake, can make a huge difference to the body’s insulin processing system.
“The Summary of the Obesity Code” is a quick easy read, and provides an excellent overview and introduction for people short on time or the desire to dig into the science-based weeds of the obesity syndrome. It cuts to the chase and puts “The Obesity Code” in a nutshell. It is a nice succinct option for the reader who wants to get the gist, and who might subsequently consider digging into the original book for the comprehensive details.
Although I am now retired from my career as a nutritionist and homeopath, I still keep up with new books in the fields. In 2016 I discovered "The Obesity Code" by Dr. Jason Fung, and am only getting around to blogging about it now! Life gets busy and disorganized sometimes...
The hormonal piece, especially with regard to insulin, is profound. The weight loss struggles of patients have haunted both medical professionals and large proportions of our population, for many years. The old recommendations of general reduction in calorie intake plus increase in exercise was simply not working for many people. Clients over the years could attest to that. But for at least a decade before I retired I suggested carbohydrate reduction as a part of the overall plan to help my overweight clients lose gain control of the situation. With some success. But not for everyone.
It is the intermittent fasting piece that has risen to the fore in the last 5-10 years that is both fascinating and powerful. Research and clinical evidence has been pouring in strongly suggesting that intermittent fasting, along with reduction in carbohydrate intake, can make a huge difference to the body’s insulin processing system.
“The Summary of the Obesity Code” is a quick easy read, and provides an excellent overview and introduction for people short on time or the desire to dig into the science-based weeds of the obesity syndrome. It cuts to the chase and puts “The Obesity Code” in a nutshell. It is a nice succinct option for the reader who wants to get the gist, and who might subsequently consider digging into the original book for the comprehensive details.
June 17, 2021
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I believe I made a mistake in choosing to listen to a summary of a book and likely won’t be repeating this error.
I think I missed out on much of this book’s thesis and in receiving the condensed version, didn’t digest the theories as well as I might have had I experienced the notions in their entirety.
The Summary of The Obesity Code begins by making the rational point that we shouldn’t think of ourselves as mice/rats, but think of ourselves as human. This was in relation to the famous obesity experiment on rats/mice that revealed how unnatural such a condition is.
From here on, we—the listeners—are given the ideas supporting this author’s research in their most concise format.
Proposals like “reduction of calories is not the cure for obesity,” and questions like “Why are there obese doctors?” were presented with a direction that I didn’t fully comprehend or like.
I suspect my distaste for this PDF summary was because I was missing the comprehensive explanation that the full book would have accommodated.
This Summary seemed more focused on presenting provocative and sensational theories, than providing real life help for obesity. For example, I really resented the concept that calorie reduction won’t aid obesity.
The author delved into the science to prove this, giving the evidence of olive oil calories vs sugar calories; how the different types of calorie work on a cellular level, but it just seemed pathetic.
My lesson here is to avoid attempts at cheating knowledge with quick-fixes, but continue to read books in their fullness.
https://stephen-l-france.com/
I believe I made a mistake in choosing to listen to a summary of a book and likely won’t be repeating this error.
I think I missed out on much of this book’s thesis and in receiving the condensed version, didn’t digest the theories as well as I might have had I experienced the notions in their entirety.
The Summary of The Obesity Code begins by making the rational point that we shouldn’t think of ourselves as mice/rats, but think of ourselves as human. This was in relation to the famous obesity experiment on rats/mice that revealed how unnatural such a condition is.
From here on, we—the listeners—are given the ideas supporting this author’s research in their most concise format.
Proposals like “reduction of calories is not the cure for obesity,” and questions like “Why are there obese doctors?” were presented with a direction that I didn’t fully comprehend or like.
I suspect my distaste for this PDF summary was because I was missing the comprehensive explanation that the full book would have accommodated.
This Summary seemed more focused on presenting provocative and sensational theories, than providing real life help for obesity. For example, I really resented the concept that calorie reduction won’t aid obesity.
The author delved into the science to prove this, giving the evidence of olive oil calories vs sugar calories; how the different types of calorie work on a cellular level, but it just seemed pathetic.
My lesson here is to avoid attempts at cheating knowledge with quick-fixes, but continue to read books in their fullness.
https://stephen-l-france.com/
July 12, 2019
To the point.
To the point. The summary does not get bogged down or repeat statements. I feel I can try this fasting. I would recommend this if you don’t have a lot of time to read an entire book but want an understanding of fasting and why it works.
To the point. The summary does not get bogged down or repeat statements. I feel I can try this fasting. I would recommend this if you don’t have a lot of time to read an entire book but want an understanding of fasting and why it works.
February 16, 2020
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March 10, 2020
Short reminder
Liked this because I read the obesity code but needed reminder at my fingertips. This was perfect for that as I didn’t have to scroll through main book for the information in short form.
Liked this because I read the obesity code but needed reminder at my fingertips. This was perfect for that as I didn’t have to scroll through main book for the information in short form.
July 13, 2024
Really quick summary that gets straight to the point, sleep well , limit your stress, don,t eat sugar loaded rubbish and high processed foods, and do intermitted fasting for at least 12 hours. great book.
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September 22, 2019
Good Summary
The major points of the book are summarized well here. Don't expect step by step instructions in this short read.
The major points of the book are summarized well here. Don't expect step by step instructions in this short read.
December 29, 2019
Helpful
Wanted to get the gist of the book quickly. Send like it did a good job even though i haven't read the real book (obviously).
Wanted to get the gist of the book quickly. Send like it did a good job even though i haven't read the real book (obviously).
July 28, 2020
Amazing book. A lot more accessible than I expected. I couldn't stop reading it, and found the underlying messages about religion and reason to be very thought-provoking.
June 14, 2020
Great book
This was a great book with a lot of information on what goes on the with body for weight loss.
This was a great book with a lot of information on what goes on the with body for weight loss.
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