Obesity is now a global epidemic, and even though there is weight loss advice on tap, we are still getting fatter and fatter.

We count calories, we train diligently, but those crazy kilos just don't disappear. What is the reason of this?

In his readable and provocative book, Dr. Jason Fung presents a revolutionary theory of obesity, according to which our hormones are responsible for obesity rather than a lack of self-control. The main cause of weight gain and obesity-related diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, is insulin overproduction, so only by reversing insulin resistance can we achieve lasting weight loss.

When we eat is at least as important as what we eat. Understanding this principle and dr. Using Fung's 5 simple steps, we can create lasting habits that can help improve our health and regulate our insulin levels. In addition, we can also learn how intermittent fasting can help break the vicious cycle of insulin resistance and thereby achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

"I have been a big fan of Dr. Jason Fung's work for years, and I was excitedly waiting for his first book to be published in Hungarian. Dr. Fung approaches the problem of obesity affecting modern people in an elegant way, and presents the solutions in a scientifically sound but understandable way, with which we can effectively treat this problem. A book that your doctor should also read." - Péter Lakatos, trainer, lifestyle consultant, black belt Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu practitioner