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What's wrong about what we've been taught?

Weightloss should be something we can actively combat, if we understood the problem.

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Diet Doctor Podcast #36 — Eric Westman, MD

Published by: Diet Doctor - January, 2020

Few people have as much experience helping patients use a low-carb lifestyle to improve their health as Dr. Westman.  He has been doing this for over 20 years. (65 minutes)

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"The REAL Reason Why You Can’t Lose Weight"


David Ludwig (13 minutes)

Jesse Chappus - 28 Jan 2023

Dr. David Ludwig is an endocrinologist and researcher at Boston Children’s Hospital. He’s a Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Professor of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health.

For more than 25 years, Dr. Ludwig has studied the effects of dietary composition on metabolism, body weight and risk for chronic disease – with a special focus on low-glycemic index, low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets.

Described as an “obesity warrior” by Time Magazine, Dr. Ludwig has fought for fundamental policy changes to improve the food environment.

He has authored more than 200 scientific articles and presently serves as an editor at The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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Insulin Blocks Fat Burning - The Key to Weight Loss

Dr. Jason Fung (9 minutes)

Published by: Brad G - 23 Oct 2024

In this eye-opening video, we explore the science behind weight loss and explain why insulin is a far more important factor than just counting calories. If you’ve been struggling to lose weight despite reducing your calorie intake, this video will show you why understanding your hormones is the missing piece to achieving your goals.

🔑 Key Takeaways: 🌟 Learn how insulin affects fat storage and how it can prevent weight loss even when you're eating fewer calories.
🌟 Discover why cutting calories alone isn’t enough, and why intermittent fasting and low-carb diets work by lowering insulin levels.
🌟 Understand which foods trigger insulin spikes and how sugar, refined carbs, and processed foods make weight loss harder.
🌟 Find out which low-insulin foods can help you burn fat efficiently without reducing your metabolic rate.

💡 Why This Video Matters: Stop wasting time with ineffective calorie counting! If you're serious about weight loss, it’s time to focus on hormonal health. Understanding how insulin works can transform your approach to nutrition and help you burn fat more efficiently.

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Diet Doctor Podcast #19 — Dr. Robert Cywes

Dr. Robert Cywes is an expert at weight loss surgeries. But if it were up to him, he might not do any of them. His first step is always to help his patients break their addiction to carbohydrates. (56 minutes)

Published by: Diet Doctor - May, 2019

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The #1 INSULIN TRICK for Weight Loss

Prof. Ben Bickman (9 minutes)

Published by: HENRY´S HEALTH HABITS - 22 Aug 2025

Struggling to lose weight no matter what you do?
Dr. Ben Bikman reveals the “Insulin Trick” — a simple, science-backed way to reset your metabolism, control hunger, and finally unlock fat loss without counting calories or killing yourself at the gym.

Calories Don’t Make You Fat – High Insulin Stores Fat and Prevents Fat Loss.
It’s not about eating less. Bikman shows how elevated insulin locks your body into fat storage mode, making weight loss nearly impossible.

The Morning Mistake That Sabotages Fat Loss
Cortisol and insulin surge first thing in the morning, making breakfast the riskiest meal of the day. Learn why waiting to eat can flip your body into fat-burning mode.

Coffee and Carbs – The Hidden Hormone Trap
Even your morning coffee can spike insulin when paired with sugar or carbs. Bikman explains the science behind why timing matters.

Fasting vs. The Insulin Trick
Fasting works, but it’s not easy for everyone. Bikman shares a simpler, sustainable method to keep insulin low without extreme diets.

Cortisol, Cravings & Sleep
Poor sleep drives cortisol sky-high, which fuels hunger and carb cravings. Fixing your sleep can make fat loss effortless.

The Simple Breakfast Swap
Skip the sugary, starchy “dessert breakfasts.” Bikman shows how changing just your first meal of the day can reset your metabolism for lasting results.

The Fat-Burning Routine
Delay breakfast, move in the morning, eat whole foods rich in protein and healthy fats, and avoid unnecessary insulin spikes — this is the foundation of Bikman’s insulin trick.

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18 May, 2025.