Quote:
Of course, but context matters too. Example - the first post in this thread. A highly active person can eat more simple sugars than the average person with a desk job.Originally Posted by Rana
I do agree that calories matter, but I think that the quality of the carbohydrates matters as well, especially if you're dealing with possible problems with your insulin response.
Quote:
It's pretty clear actually, right now. People want to make this much more complicated than it is. Are there unique cases? Of course. But ward studies show that when you lock people up, and put them in a caloric deficit, they lose weight. Even heavily insulin resistant people on a high carb diet.Originally Posted by Rana
Maybe as nutritional science and more studies on diabetes, metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance are done (and I know they are being conducted even as we speak) this will be clearer. And maybe insulin alone is not the only one responsible for what happens -- in fact, I'm sure it's not the only hormone that is involved in all of this. But it does have an effect and I think it also affects the other signals we get for satiety and fullness.
Where it gets complicated is when you combine the physiological and psychological elements that comprise our habits, hunger, etc. We all have slightly different environments and situations that have embedded paterns etc.
Yes, some people are naturally insulin resistant. Yes, some people are gluten intollerant. All these things play a part but the fundamentals boil down to some prettty well understood facts. An individualized approach is needed but the fundamentals don't change from person to person.
I only brought it up because you appeared to be pointing the finger at insulin, which I understand based on your own situation of being naturally insulin resistant. Make not mistake though, I'm not insulin resistant and I can drop 4,000 calories and still be hungry too. We're human beings, and most of us are capable of getting very very fat whether we're naturally insulin resistant, or not. The only reason I personally only got to 300 lbs is because I am frugal and didn't want to spend more money on food.
Poor insulin ... such a misunderstood hormone ...