Nothing gets on my tits more than these self-proclaimed nutrition “experts” stomping through supermarkets, shouting, “This is poison!” These same clowns seem to think insulin is the dirty puppet master behind our expanding waistlines.
They say, “If we just control insulin, we’ll never gain fat!” Yet they admit calorie counting worked—until life happened and all that weight came racing back. Shock horror! If you don’t change your lifestyle, your body will revert to its old default.
So let’s get to the nitty gritty about insulin, carbs, and why our weight situation isn’t a hormone issue—it’s a cultural one.
Insulin: What It Is (Not Some Evil Thing)
Insulin is a hormone your pancreas produces whenever you eat something with carbs or protein. Its job? To help shuttle sugar from your blood into cells so you can use it or store it.
Yes, insulin does help store nutrients, some as fat. But it’s not a secret tool for endless fat gain. Your body uses insulin to function. Without it, we crash like cars without fuel.
Insulin isn’t why your jeans fit snugger now than they did 30 years ago. It’s a side player in a story where the main culprits are calories-in vs calories-out, lifestyle, sleep, stress, plus the culture of convenience.
Zero-Carb & Carnivore Diets: Why They “Work” (Temporarily)
All this talk about slashes of carbs or the carnivore diet works, but only because you’re left with a calorie deficit. Eliminate whole food groups, halve your plate, and you’ll automatically eat less.
You’re not slim because meat is magic. You’re slimmer because you ate fewer fucking calories.
Once you return to something “normal”? All bets are off. And guess what? These food-blocking gurus vanish quicker than a brownie when it’s put in front of me, only for you to bounce back after the fact.
Carbs: Not the Enemy They’re Made Out to Be
Let’s set the record straight: carbs are not inherently evil.
- Energy source – Great for workouts, brain function, and general day-to-day activity.
- Nutrition delivery – Whole grain carbs bring fibre, vitamins, and minerals.
- Enjoyment factor – Life’s too short to never enjoy a sandwich or pizza with your mates.
Sure, you can banish carbs and lose weight—but you’d also miss out on energy, food enjoyment, and nutrient variety.
They’re not essential—your body can run on protein and fat—but for most people, the trade-off isn’t worth it. Unless you’re prepping for a polar expedition, your brain doesn’t want to rely on ketones alone.
Why Are We Fatter Than 50 Years Ago? It’s Not Hormonal
Let’s dig into reality:
- Jobs got softer – Once upon a time, factory or physical roles were normal. Now, most of us sit in offices getting RSI from typing.
- Food’s always there – We can grab takeaway anytime. 24/7 delivery? In the immortal words of Snoop, Just eat.
- Entertainment is stationary – TV used to have 3 channels. Now Netflix, YouTube, and your phone hold you hostage for hours at a time.
- Surroundings changed – We’re now surrounded by ultra-processed wonders designed to make us want more… always.
It’s not insulin.
It’s how we eat, move, and live.
What Actually Moves the Needle on Fat Loss
- Move more – Even small bits of walking, stretching, and gardening count.
- Choose real food – Lean proteins, veggies, healthy fats, and yes, some carbs.
- Tip the calorie scale – Eat less than you burn. Simple. Hard to stick to, but simple.
- Stick to it – Lasting change isn’t a diet—it’s a lifestyle update.
- Enjoy the ride – Allow yourself the food you love sometimes. Life’s too short not to taste it.
Real Truth Over Bro Science & Influencers
Sick of influencers preaching miracle hormones or selling supplements while preaching zero carbs? I know I fucking am, just done with the culture of twats.
If your so-called coach is throwing out nutritional dross without evidence, maybe they should stick to what they do best—coaching people how to move—and leave nutrition to evidence-backed professionals who actually study this stuff.
We want the tools that make sense, not the fear-driven drama that sells products.
Takeaway (Bad pun, I know)
- Insulin is not the fat-depositing mastermind.
- Calorie deficit + lifestyle = weight loss.
- Carbs aren’t evil—they fuel life.
- We’re fatter not because of hormones, but because we sit more, eat more, and move less.
- Diet rigidity = short-term “success.” Lifestyle change = long-term wins.
So if you’re not losing fat, quit blaming insulin or carbs.
Look at your choices.
Move more.
Eat better.
Keep going.
That’s your real solution.
