The School of Greatness

Science-Backed Strategies for Lasting Weight Loss

Sep 1, 2023

Dr. Mark Hyman is a bestselling author and founder of the UltraWellness Center, while Dr. Kyle Gillet specializes in obesity and preventative medicine, and Dr. Jason Fung is a leading expert on intermittent fasting. They dive into the complexities of sustainable weight loss, uncovering how sugar influences hunger and fat supports fat burning. The trio highlights the importance of personalized dietary choices, mindfulness in eating, and the science behind intermittent fasting as a powerful tool for managing weight and boosting metabolic health.

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Jason Fung, MD

Kyle Gillett

Mark Hyman

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Quick takeaways

Aerobic exercise is essential for losing midsection weight, but striking a balance between intensity and duration is crucial.

Fasting and high-intensity exercise complement each other in promoting overall well-being.

Clear labeling is crucial for consumers to identify and reduce their consumption of added sugars.

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Effect of not eating after dinner on calorie intake and weight management

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Importance of Hormones in Brain Function and Learning

01:18

Autophagy and Fasting

01:26

Embrace Fat, Limit Sugar

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Intro

3min

Unlocking the Science of Effective Exercise for Weight Loss

4min

Balancing Fitness and Fasting

18min

Transparency and Efficiency in Business Services

2min

Navigating Diets: Sugar, Fat, and Health

16min

Understanding the Science of Weight Loss: Thermodynamics and Lipolysis

3min

Beyond Calorie Counting: Effective Weight Loss Strategies

9min

The Science of Nutrient Timing and Fasting

10min

Understanding Fasting and Hunger Management

4min

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Have you ever wondered what foods are actually good for you and what foods you should avoid? Today 4 experts come together to share science-backed strategies for achieving sustainable weight loss. Through their diverse perspectives, the experts discuss the complexities of nutrition, the influence of societal factors on our understanding of food, and the importance of a holistic approach to health that considers both the physical and mental aspects. Their collective insights provide valuable guidance for individuals seeking effective and lasting weight loss solutions.

Dr. Sten Ekberg, shares information that helps to take away the nutrition guess work. Dr. Ekberg is a former decathlon athlete who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics for Sweden and was a Swedish decathlete National Record holder. Sten won the Swedish Championship in both decathlon and heptathlon. Ekberg currently resides in the United States where he works as a chiropractor and nutritionist at his office Wellness For Life in Cumming, Georgia.

Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D. is the founder and medical director of the UltraWellness Center, Director of the Cleveland Clinical Center for Functional Medicine, and the Chairman of the Board of the Institute for Functional Medicine. He is a New York Times bestselling author with books like 10-Day Detox Diet and Eat Fat, Get Thin. His latest book Food: What The Heck Should I Eat? provides an explanation of the nutritional science around food and why the political, environmental, economic and social issues corrupt our understanding of food.

Dr. Kyle Gillet is a dual-board Certified MD in Obesity Medicine and Family Medicine. His practice includes preventative medicine, aesthetics, sports medicine, hormone optimization, obstetrics and infertility, integrative medicine, and precision medicine including genomics. He believes that each human is a unique creation that requires attention to their body, mind, and soul to achieve optimal health.

Dr. Jason Fung, MD, is a Toronto-based nephrologist and a world-leading expert in intermittent fasting and low-carb diets. He is also the bestselling author of The Diabetes Code, The Obesity Code, and The Complete Guide to Fasting, and the creator of the Intensive Dietary Management program as well as co-founder of The Fasting Method.

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