Leptin..of course. I read about Leptin years ago...

But this being a low carb site well are all versed on the fact that insulin halts lipolysis,,it is that simple.

Yes those with with super insulin sensitivity can do well on a higher carb intake..but that is far and few between, especially for those who are not using any "assistance".

Carbs do not magically go to muscles..that is very debateable..

but let's not lose sight of what a carb is...regardless if it is complex or simple..it is still all sugar...all of it.

And Dane ,I'm probrably older than you and I was heavily into bodybuilding in the 80's and early nineties.

I was taking in close to 400 grams a day of carbs..Carbs for energy, carbs for my fiber,carbs for glycogen, carbs to stimulate the anabolic properties of insulin...blah,blah..

Well guess what? I am now a prediabetic..insulin resistant.

I am absolutely convinced my higher carb intake during my youth led to this..

And these were all "good" carbs..brown rice, whole wheat noodles,yams,oatmeal, legumes..

fricking insanity!

IMO these are worthless foods, totally not needed if a healthy, lean body is what you are after.