Why You Can't Lose Weight & How To Melt It Away! | Mark Hyman

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Contrary to popular belief, holding on to weight isn’t just about a lack of willpower or not exercising enough; even genetics plays just a minor role. There are numerous other factors that influence our weight, including things like our gut microbiome, toxins, mitochondrial function, hormones, and even our social networks. But by applying the principles of Functional Medicine, we can peel back the layers to determine where the focus needs to be for each individual to support and balance their body and help them achieve a healthy weight.
In this episode of my Masterclass series, I am interviewed by my good friend and podcast host, Dhru Purohit, about the eight reasons we can’t lose weight and how to overcome roadblocks in weight loss.
Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.
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[@drmarkhyman]

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[@thespartanphysique]

"I was victim of incest myself" Wow!! Dr. Hyman you are such a brave man. God bless you. Your work in this world is helping millions!!

[@OttoNommik]

Stop idolizing the researcher and focus on the research. Fan boying is unproductive.

[@winbalingit8502]

@@OttoNommik Decaf dude!!! Issues much??🤔 Relax!! There is too much hate and not enough appreciate!!😎✌🏽

[@AP-nx6xo]

@@winbalingit8502right on bro

[@goolash9991]

For anyone considering carnivore for long term: it’s a great way to ruin your gut. I did strict carnivore for 5 years. Yes I lost a lot of weight. I felt great. Then, at about the 4 1/2 year mark, I started gaining weight and I didn’t feel so great. My gut, from 5 years of zero fiber, was shot. I developed leaky gut, horrible insomnia, severe depression, intense itchy hives that kept me awake unless I took Benadryl and I gained 15 pounds of belly fat even though I eat no junk, no alcohol, no sugar and take no drugs. It’s been a year and a half since I stopped carnivore, and with the GAPS intro diet and Karen Hurd’s bean protocol I am getting better. My chronic constipation is much better. I sleep better, the itching is gone, and I am eating my homemade fermented foods with every meal. Still have the extra 15 pounds even though I lift weights 3x a week and do a lot of other physical activity. What a nightmare. Thank You Lord that it’s getting better.

[@TimBitts649]

I'm still trying to figure out why Jon Stewart left The Daily Show and got into medicine instead. 🤣

[@BroccoliRocks]

:--).

[@eh3477]

He also got much taller and earned a MD. 🙂

[@TimBitts649]

@@eh3477 😂

[@iammisskriss]

…and much more pleasant to listen to.

[@annemccarron2281]

I don't think they look alike. It's just the scruffy beard.

[@chuckbecker8735]

You forgot a ninth causative factor:: medications which are not hormones per se. Just one example: Beta-blockers put weight on.

[@kathygann7632]

I first gained weight after giving birth to my 3rd child, and my husband was having multiple affairs. I was practically living on weight loss frozen tv-type dinners with no lunches.

[@candicemay]

Please do a video about sleep apnea. I suffer from central sleep apnea which is different then obstructive sleep apnea

[@lisanewcombe168]

Love Dr. H, but these thumbnails are not very inviting.

[@barbglez8426]

But how do we fix it, I’m having a hard time losing fat even though I workout and try to watch wha I eat. I’m insulin resistance I believe also perimenopause, I hear insulin and glucose are the problem how do we fix it?

[@benjaminfranklin9647]

Thanks ALOT🙏🏽

[@theycallmeflaco]

But are eggs good to eat this week?

[@les9058]

Good fresh pasture eggs 🥚 are good every week!

[@LexLopez13]

So in other words… I’m doomed… no more losing weight 😢

[@thomashewittknewit5510]

Is this guy a legit real doctor ?

[@lucindalandauer1691]

He is very much a real doctor.

[@paulacollins5773]

Absolutely

[@thomashewittknewit5510]

oh okay thanks so much guys, I was just curious as I wasn’t sure if dr mark Hyman was the real deal, as you get a lot of people claiming to be doctors or health professionals on the internet and KZbin

[@les9058]

One of The Best! 👍

[@d-dub2648]

👍🏻

[@blondiez1981]

💕

[@captainpike2468]

Dhru looks relaxed , Mark , you appear anxious and stressed , your ‘tell’ is attempt at humor when answering questions

[@mrjon75]

I bet you're fun at parties 🎉

[@captainpike2468]

@@mrjon75 I attend all Mars fun parties

[@Bob.W.]

Thx. Good stuff. The good doctor is looking a bit leathery these days. Kind of like Tim Spector on ZOE. Tim always looks like he should be smoking and drinking bourbon. :)

[@mrjon75]

You're supposed to be LEARNING mostly by LISTENING.

[@Bob.W.]

@@mrjon75 yes Mom. Lol.

[@mrjon75]

@@Bob.W. Your Mother would have got the belt out, I'm not being so intense.

[@Bob.W.]

@@mrjon75 have at it.

[@akhusal]

I don't know why people complicate things, just eat a proper human diet without processed food. If you eat real food that your body was designed for you'll be fine. There is no obesity problem with animals in nature as they eat natural food, often the same things. Cut out flour, sugar, vegetable seed oils for a start.

[@Christinalovescats1958]

And cut out STRESS that is beyond normal

[@mathiasmikis]

In many cases that doesn’t work. That’s a starting point . Many do this and can’t lose weight. It works for you so you really didn’t really listen to Dr Hymans Interview

[@DoubleRainbows830]

They eat grass or things that eat grass....

[@jayaverma3993]

Great interview. Powerful and honest. Admire Dr Hyman for his knowledge and honesty.

[@vahidehbanazadeh3826]

Dr. hyman, you are one of the best scientists I 've ever seen related to Nutrition and functional medicine.

[@ethimself5064]

Ah ha, learned something important - Stress causes Cortisol to rise and gain weight all by itself. Back in the day about a year after I got married I wen from a 28 inch waist to a 32 inch waist and I knew her very well for 2 + years. Then my weight got worse till we parted company. Bingo if finally put this together. This was back in the 70's

[@ethimself5064]

@@Xzyu2 Well, I am retired. 👍

[@kendralangdon7316]

He just doesn’t look healthy lately.

[@hollycoleenlee5776]

He looks sickly

[@kathygann7632]

While married and going through therapy, I picked up a book that stated on the back cover that women in bad relationships often were 10-20 pounds overweight. They subconsciously felt that they weren’t good looking enough to find someone else so they should just put up with their partner. I told my counselor I’d lost 15 pounds within the last couple of weeks after reading the book. He opened up the book, and I said, no, I just read the back cover.

[@barbglez8426]

What’s the name of the book?

[@lesterleland]

With a patient base of 312, a Cleveland Clinic doctor has to bill $1700 an hour to rate a paycheck. Without A eye dropper full of ( NUTCASE) I.E. nutrition med school info training from Cornell, how can a Rockerfeller deputy do anything but shovel out QUACK pharma drugs to insure a base treamnent level to rank into profile?

[@suzanne296]

Very very helpful, 59 year struggling woman

[@john2914]

Hard stuff. Carnivore diet seems to be a way to remove foods that are worse than the meat, but very hard to stay with it for many people.

[@ethimself5064]

Carnivore is not for many people. I have use a Low Carb System. To loose weight I cut my Total Carbs down to 65 grams/day, last time I lost exactly 32 lbs in exactly 5 weeks using a medical sliding weight scale. The grams of carbs I did eat were healthy and spread throughout the day. If someone feels like they have gotten to the right weight for them, simply add a few more healthy carbs/day to maintain this weight level

[@ethimself5064]

@@artby1285 Some people thrive on it. Everybody is different, anywhere between Carnivore and Vegan.

[@john2914]

@@artby1285 it is not the grail that everyone thinks, but it is helpful.

[@friend4ua724]

I've heard there are no essential carbs. I've found that eating a carnivore diet is so easy. I eat a variety of animal foods and in the beginning I went through a process of eating a good amount every day for a couple of weeks. As my body was being nourished all cravings were eliminated. I love it. There are different diets that work for people and I think we need to look at what they have in common. It's cutting out the processed foods, sugar and other junk that we were never meant to put into our bodies.

[@margaretcordova3268]

A victim of incest! Poor Dr. Hyman. Takes a real man to admit something so devastating for sure. I just want to live the best I can and eat the best I can. Sometimes there is just too much information and that’s stressful too. I just do not want to worry about every little thing.

[@les9058]

No worries.... He shared so you know he's real!

[@whatwillbem6825]

Ahhhhhhh glad I’m not in this vicious circle anymore regarding health…

[@mariesantiago1386]

Well..I didn't change my diet at all and the last 10 years I'm getting pounds and I don't know why.... I love sour things. I'm not sweet 🎂 like person. And I wanted loose weight ! I did what ever diets, exercise... 😮‍💨 So tired...I'm in my 50

[@iss8504]

Loss of muscle

[@HastaSanar]

Could be hormonal or stress. There are many root causes and each body is different. I will always recommend to start by know what's not working on you body. 😊

[@user-dm9kw1pp3y]

ah the joys of menopause

[@mathiasmikis]

Ahhh yes the struggle is real.

[@lindajones4849]

I agree , if you are in your 50s this could be menopause. The drop in estrogen will cause a slower metabolism. Sometimes the thyroid goes hypothyroid in menopause . Recommend check your thyroid. If it is normal consider permanent switch to low carb diet. Eat meat, chicken , fish or tofu, some nuts. Nonstarchy vegetables. Anything that comes in a package has added sugar and will promote weight gain. Also get fasting blood glucose and fasting insulin checked to make sure you aren't prediabetic/ diabetic.

[@sarapiksit]

Love this epsode I have 3 Autoimmune issues i hate to call them deseases. Along with behavioral health issues and a single mom. My god i dont know how i raised my son and im still here. Someone is looking out for me but i still have serious issues and its exhausting. Sexual abuse as a young child, and teen. All kinds of abuse as a kid growing up. My son turned out just fine. Im a fighter but exhausted. Thanks for this podcast. I dont think Drs need to say they have something or something was done to them in order to get people to belive them tht trauma causes a lot of diseases and mood disorders

[@pamtewes5276]

Is there an at-home insulin test?? Interesting interview

[@HastaSanar]

I haven't heard about a at-home insulin test. However, by measuring you sugar you can control insulin. So, If you track you sugar with a glucometer you will able to get an estimation of your insulin response. It should be between 76 and 86 fasting, 1 hour after a meal 140, then 120 at 2 hours and down to 76 to 86 after 3

[@asoiseth]

Where is all the info that would ‘be in the show notes’ I checked the podcast on the website and no links there either. Can someone point me to them? Thank you!

[@maremacd]

Weird that Purohit sounds so much like Sanjay Gupta. They are like voice twins.

[@hippieschick6473]

Anyone know where the show notes are??? Do you need to go to the podcast to see the notes?

[@willj8814]

Do they change titles and show same interview?

[@smarandadominte]

I thought that's me who had a "deja vu" 🤷😄😂

[@kymhocaluk9408]

Thanks. Great info. ❤️🇨🇦

[@dijackson5455]

love this video. do you have any info to shut my mind off at bedtime? My brain is always busy not just stressful things but even happy things.. how can i turn it off to sleep better. i do listen meditations in bed to try and help my overactive mind. I used to take Lunesta for years and now i stopped that. any advice?

[@knowlege815]

Eat pineapple before bed. It contains melatonin and it will help you sleep quickly! Try it!!

[@toriphillips7045]

Try journaling whatever is on your mind, from concerns to what you enjoyed about the day. Letting it out on paper enables you to think through what you experiences and, if possible, let things go or see something with a clear perspective.

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

👏👏

[@miamisammy4020]

265,000 women served during the Vietnam War. Of those 11,000 were stationed in Vietnam.

[@hippieschick6473]

Everyone I found the show notes if you have Spotify and goto Dr Farmacy podcast that is where he has show notes!!!!! :)

[@mathiasmikis]

Amazing interview covered so much in a short amount of time. Many issues that are not always addressed

[@paulklemer]

What causes anus fistulas and how to get rid of them naturally without surgery?

[@islandlightphotodotcom7162]

I want to gain weight! Chronic illnesses and small male to start.... now 100lbs....Never see anything about this. lol

[@les9058]

You're More rare... But depending on why, could be hyper metabolism you Can make adjustments... 🫡

[@GiddingsMcCann]

Eat more soy?? I thought soy was high in phyto estrogens

[@cdenard9384]

Yhks for this, thus has really helped

[@johnbehringerjr1538]

How do you know if you have more good or bad bacteria in your gut? How do you correct it?

[@HastaSanar]

You find that with functional lab testing. The most popular and effective now is the GI Map and you correct it by changing diet and eating pre and prebiotics. Hope this help. 😊

[@maryannkerr1433]

@@HastaSanar how do i find a good functional medicine dr? I live close to Fresno, CA.

[@debstayblessed9549]

pre and pro biotics. & Fasting.😉

[@gloriathompson423]

who is that women around 50min?

[@vickiewells2761]

Where are the test listed that you said would be in the show notes? Thanks

[@janebowman9150]

The scruffy beard has got to go. Ages him dramatically

[@annemccarron2281]

I agree!

[@lucindalandauer1691]

Great video! I would love to see one on how to manage stress even when the circumstances can’t change. For example: I have an adult daughter with severe health issues that keep her in bed and in a wheelchair and I have a 1 year old. I don’t have any friends nearby. Plus it feels like the end of the world everywhere I look. I’m the midst of all this, how can I lower my bodies response to stressors?

[@olivierwhite2451]

Hi Lucinda, you are incredibly strong for managing this the way you do. I know you are not looking to for advice from stranger but: a very effective tool to manage stress is by CBT, when something happens you literally look on the bright side instead of the darker one. Example: My relationship ended, i am so lonely. The i am so lonely spikes cortisol. Look at the brighter side you would think: My relationship ended, i have a new chance at true love. This last way of thinking causes dopamine instead of cortisol. The bottomline is: You can’t always change what happens to you. But you can change how you experience things. Learning to do this everywhere is tricky but once it clicks you are making every situation better instead of worse. And that starts to add up pretty quickly. I wish you strenght

[@calista1280]

Hi Lucinda, Hang in there! 🙏 HELP IS ON THE WAY! 🤲 I too am intermittently bedridden & have a chronically painful condition; so I was searching for answers as well. Listen/Watch Eckhart Tolle on YT & read his books, ie Power of Now & A New Earth 🌎 He's an amazing spiritual teacher (although he won't refer to himself that way) who shares his abundant wisdom with wit & humor! He has a very calming demeanor & you are left feeling like everything is going to be ok... 👍🏻 Plus he shows us how to deal with & think about every day stressors & this crazy World! 🤪 I hope this reaches you & your daughter or you find your way to him somehow... Namaste 🙏

[@les9058]

Hope you've found County programs that Can help you care for your daughter, and improve her condition... Maybe a neighbor, coworker to have coffee with for that time out We all need... And your 1yr old is now a toddler maybe start'n preschool... Basically, things have changed positively for each of you..... Whatever current circumstances, Hang in with a will to find the means to change your lives more than hoped.... That's the Big One many are Say'n for you Lucinda ... Things Rearrange when least expected, Be open for a friend, some thing, or one to support you and your family, you deserve that... 🤫

[@patswayze2493]

You need to condense these.

[@suzyukla]

This guy is cray about everything lol

[@luanaadinolfi3818]

Dr Hyman, please help me!!!. I have no colon due to a colectomy from UC many years ago and I think I have many mineral deficiencies. I have spoken to many functional medicine doctors but no one seems to be able to help me with my cronich fatigue, kidney stones and histamine intolerance etc. I have done alot of my own research and have spent many hours trying to figure out what can be the best supplements for me. i obviously am not absorbing everything I need with only my small intestine. i am taking magnesium and b12 which has somewhat improved my condition but I am still not near feeling in optimal health. I live in South Africa but I am sure that if I could contact you you can give me some insight as to how I can prolong my life in a disease free manner. Just for the record, I do not eat any processed food, nor gluten or sugar at all. I am Italian and try to follow our traditional diet as far as [possible with the exclusion of grains. I also grow most of my own vegetables in virgin soil in an organic manner. Should I be taking probiotics or digestive enzymes? What bacteria should I have in my intestine if any, since I dont have a colon? I wanted to text you on the number that is on the screen but i need to area code for US.

[@jillf24]

Try contacting Maria Emmerich- she is NOT a Doctor- but she and her husband have so much knowledge- I paid 150.00 and got a vitamin list and an eating routine just for me. It might be worth a tele conference with her!!!! She has tons of videos here

[@HastaSanar]

You case is different because many things are produced and metabolized by microbiome in the intestine. However, you should do functional lab testing starting with a GI Map and a organict acid screening and HTMA Hair Mineral Screen Analysis. I don't know if that can find those in South Africa but you should look for a Functional testing options.

[@luanaadinolfi3818]

@@HastaSanar thank you Natalie. I am sure I can have these test done here and will look into it. I am studying functional nutrition too in the hope that I can find the best way to nuroushing my body considering the lack of this extremely important organ.

[@les9058]

Hope you are do'n better... 🤫

[@Kurus-pq7xw]

I love how he just glosses over the alcohol part of the Samoan and amerindian weight problem.... The drunkard rate is out of this world. And when you drink like that you also eat shity foods like that as a consequence.

[@bobmarkerson]

I lost 50kg and need to lose another 50kg but nothing works anymore? I'm holding a weight loss plateau for a little bit over a year now! What is going on with me?

[@anakamhi7097]

What are you eating how often or how many meals a day?

[@ethimself5064]

Check out Micohronda vids in here. Critical information - or other good sites in here - or just do a KZbin search

[@ethimself5064]

And - Autophagy

[@anakamhi7097]

@@ethimself5064 yes fasting is key to lose weight and heal your body from poor diet and aging !!

[@ethimself5064]

@@anakamhi7097 There are supplements that go a long way also for what I mentioned.

[@OrbitalTrails-x5s]

''The fat you eat is the fat you wear'' ~ Dr. MCdougall

[@ethimself5064]

EWG Rocks

[@teddybearroosevelt1847]

You’re storting to look older Mark. You may want to use some of the scientific findings on how to slow down aging to your advantage.

[@laurah6381]

News flash - we are all going to get old. Stop shaming people

[@926paaja]

Everyone gets old... lollloo