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Calories In, Calories Out Is A Myth! - Dr. Jason Fung

Guest: Dr. Jason Fung • 2025-10-31 • 4.1M views

Nephrologist, fasting expert, author of The Obesity Code

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📝 Episode Summary

Dr. Fung challenges the calories model and presents intermittent fasting.

🎯 Top Takeaways

  1. Success leaves clues: study those who've achieved what you want
  2. Consistency beats intensity: small actions daily outperform occasional heroics
  3. Fear of failure prevents more success than actual failure ever does
  4. Your environment shapes your trajectory: design your surroundings for success
  5. Focus is a superpower: in a distracted world, concentration wins

💬 Key Quotes

"It's not about how much you eat, it's about how often. Every time you eat, insulin spikes."

— Dr. Jason Fung (00:38:52)

🎬 Must-Watch Moments

Why Counting Calories Doesn't Work

It's not about how much you eat...

00:37:30 - 00:39:30

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