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Dr Tim Spector: Why Calorie Counting Is Killing Your Weight Loss (Gut Truth)

Published: September 23, 2026

Duration: 32:08

What if everything you've been told about weight loss is wrong? Dr. Tim Spector's groundbreaking research reveals that calorie counting might be sabotaging your results, and the real secret to sustainable weight loss lives in your gut. In this episode, Adrian Wells unpacks the shocking science that's turning nutrition advice on its head. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why identical twins eating identical meals can have completely different blood sugar responses (and what this means for your diet) • The 30-plant rule that could transform your metabolism in weeks, not months • How certain gut bacteria literally hijack your brain to create cravings for junk food...