

Fung says weight loss is more of a hormonal issue. So instead of “calories in, calories out (CICO)” and “eat less, move more”, Dr. Remember that show The Biggest Loser? Only one winner has successfully kept the weight off long-term. This is backed up in the book through charts and cited sources. The thing that every doctor and every expert in society recommends is the exact opposite of what really works. Fung shows that the conventional wisdom of “eat less, move more” is fundamentally wrong. This is a must read for anyone who is sick of dieting and wants to take their health into their own hands. And thus began fasting as a therapy for diabetes, a myriad of other metabolic diseases, and overall health.

He knew there had to be a solution to diabetes ( type 2) other than just medicine and insulin. Fung is a kidney doctor who saw a lot diabetic patients referred to him who developed kidney problems.

Clearly something in our society regarding health and diet is wrong, so that’s why I took my health into my own hands and have been reading about health and wellness ever since. Sorry for anyone with a pouch who is offended. So I started saying “America is fat, the proof is in the pouch”. I’ve personally struggled with some health problems over the years (decades?), and I when I would go out in public, I would see all these people with “pouches”. One of the running themes of Ryan’s Reading Reviews is health and wellness book reviews. In other words- The Complete Guide to Taking Back Control of Your Health.
