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The Insulin Doctor: How To Lose Belly Fat + Stop The Food Noise For Good

4/23/20261 hr 5 min

Dr. Jason Fung, MD, is one of the leading voices challenging everything diet culture has taught women about food, weight, and willpower. If you've ever blamed yourself for not having enough discipline around food, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dr. Jason Fung sits down with Tamsen Fadal to debunk the "calories in, calories out" myth and reveal how hormones, ultra-processed foods, and different types of hunger play a much bigger role than we've been led to believe. He explains the three types of hunger, why you’re not losing weight, and what’s actually happening to women’s bodies during perimenopause. He also talks about insulin, fasting, and mindset shifts that will make you healthier, happier, and more energized. Tamsen and Dr. Fung discuss:

  • The three types of hunger: homeostatic, hedonic, and conditioned
  • Why ultra-processed foods lead to cravings and overeating
  • Insulin, fat storage, and energy crashes after eating
  • Perimenopause, menopause, and belly fat: what your hormones are really doing
  • Practical ways to reduce “food noise” and mindless eating
  • Intermittent fasting for women
  • Why women gain weight without changing their habits If weight gain has you frustrated and nutrition advice has you confused, this episode cuts through the noise and gives you the framework you need to become your happiest, healthiest self. If you liked this episode of The Tamsen Show, listen to #1 Dietitian: Do THIS and You Will Never Feel Guilty About Eating Again,  The Belly Fat Episode: The Truth About Muscle Loss, Menopause, and Midlife Fatigue, and  The Gut Doctor: How to Boost Energy and Lose Belly Fat Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit https://www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  1. Tamsen Fadal· Host0:00

    [upbeat music] Welcome back, my friends, to The Tamsen Show. Can I just vent to you for a second? I am so tired of everyone scaring us about our health. I'm tired of asking, why didn't anyone tell me this, and what is going on with my body? And it feels like as women, we're always being blamed. And the one thing I'm hearing over and over from a lot of you is that you feel like you are eating the same way these days, working out harder than ever, and gaining weight, still waking up with that belly fat almost overnight. And I get it, 'cause I'm right there with you. I thought I finally had it under control. Then I went to the doctor last week and I found out that I have lost muscle and gained fat. And I'm starting to feel like once I have one thing figured out and I kind of cross off my list, another one gets added to it. So I have to admit, when I found out about the weight gain and the muscle loss, I spiraled. I was up till 2:00 o'clock in the morning, while Ira was sleeping, watching every video I could find talking about this. And in my doom scroll, good news, I found today's guest. He is so brilliant, and I cannot believe he is with me in the studio today. By the way, a little secret. A few of you have already gotten a free copy of my book, How to Menopause, in the mail as a thank you for leaving a review. If you've gotten one, let me know. I'm so excited about this. Um, let me- how many books have we sent out so far, Johanna?

  2. Jason Fung· Guest1:25

    14.

  3. Tamsen Fadal· Host1:27

    Okay, 14 books, so we have so many more to give.

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