You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson

Always Hungry? by David Ludwig (Heroic Wisdom Daily)

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May 1, 2025
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INSIGHT

Biology Drives Chronic Hunger

  • Chronic hunger is driven by biological mechanisms, not personal failure.
  • Fat cells hoard calories, signaling the body to stay in starvation mode, causing persistent cravings.
INSIGHT

Ultra-Processed Foods Hijack Brain

  • Ultra-processed foods hijack the brain's reward center, the nucleus accumbens.
  • Sugar and refined carbs create addictive patterns and constant cravings by overstimulation.
ADVICE

Ditch Calorie Counting

  • Stop counting calories and instead focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods with healthy fats and proteins.
  • These foods regulate appetite naturally and reduce how much you eat.
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