Sep 18, 2026 · 15 min · 8 segments
Have you been told that losing weight is simply about "eating less and movingmore"? For decades, the "Calories In, Calories Out" model has been the goldstandard for weight loss. But what if it is…
Jason FungHost
Why do we get fat? It's probably not what you think and it definitely doesn't have anything to do with calories.

This is crucial information if you want to lose weight because you need to know why you gain weight in the first place.
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Why do we get fat? It's probably not what you think and it definitely doesn't have anything to do with calories.

This is crucial information if you want to lose weight because you need to know why you gain weight in the first place.