Forget Calories, Think Setpoint challenges the conventional belief that weight control is simply about willpower and calorie counting. Instead, it introduces the concept of a biological “setpoint”—a built-in system that regulates hunger, metabolism, and body fat.
This book explains why traditional diets fail, why weight regain is so common, and how modern food environments have disrupted the body’s natural regulation systems. It reframes obesity and metabolic disease not as personal failure, but as a predictable response to the imbalance between energy-dense foods and nutrient-rich, biologically supportive foods.
Inside, readers will discover:
- Why calorie counting doesn’t work long-term
- How the brain regulates hunger and fat storage
- The role of modern agriculture and processed foods in shifting our setpoint
- A practical framework for restoring natural appetite control
- How to work with your biology instead of against it
This second edition expands on the original ideas with deeper insights into metabolic health, food quality, and long-term sustainability.