Why We Eat (Too Much) by Andrew Jenkinson Summary
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Discover why diets fail and willpower isn't enough in this groundbreaking exploration of appetite science. Rated 4.1/5 on Goodreads, Jenkinson's controversial take challenges the diet industry by revealing how hormones like leptin - not lack of discipline - control our weight.
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The Weight Loss Lie You've Been Sold
Have you ever wondered why, despite having more diet information than ever before, we're collectively heavier than any generation in history? The answer might surprise you: everything we've been told about weight loss is fundamentally wrong. We're not failing at diets because we lack willpower-we're failing because we're fighting against one of the most powerful biological systems in our bodies. Like trying to hold your breath indefinitely, you might succeed temporarily, but eventually, your body will override your conscious intentions. This isn't about weakness; it's about understanding how your body actually works. Consider this startling fact: Americans consume about 500 extra calories daily, which should theoretically add 26 kilograms annually. Yet the average weight gain is barely half a kilogram per year. Our bodies regulate energy balance with 99.6% accuracy-more precise than most engineered systems. This isn't happening through conscious calorie counting. Something far more sophisticated is at work, and understanding it changes everything about how we approach weight.
Your Body's Secret Thermostat
Why Your Genes Load the Dice
The Leptin Resistance Trap
The Industrial Food Transformation
The Omega-6 Epidemic
Reclaiming Your Set-Point
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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