The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Interview #28: Obesity, Weight Loss and Why We Eat Too Much (With Andrew Jenkinson)
Dec 10, 2021
Andrew Jenkinson, author and bariatric surgeon, challenges mainstream views on obesity crisis and discusses the 'body set-point' hypothesis. He explores improving diet and lifestyle, psychological hurdles with weight loss, and the potential of government policies to enhance public health.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Understanding Weight Regulation and Energy Expenditure
01:49 • 23min
High Insulin Levels and Lipolysis
25:11 • 4min
The Importance of Improving Metabolic Machinery and Maintaining Muscle Mass
29:11 • 2min
Strength Training, Walking, and the Impact of Cortisol
30:49 • 7min
Psychological Pitfalls of Lifestyle Change and Unrealistic Expectations
37:52 • 4min
The Role of Body Composition and Government Policies in Obesity
42:15 • 10min