A REAL Solution
So , as theorized , keeping leptin levels high during a diet does indeed solve our dilemma by avoiding the negative metabolic ( and perhaps behavioral ) adaptations that calorie restriction perpetuates .
The problem ?
Daily leptin injections are far too expensive , costing thousands and thousands of dollars per week . So , we can pretty much forget about supplemental leptin as a solution ( which is probably moot anyway considering that not too many people are going to voluntarily plunge a needle into their skin daily ).
A REAL Solution
Now that we know that leptin injections aren ’ t going to save us , let ’ s talk about the possibility of manipulating your body ’ s natural leptin production .
And I ’ ve got good news – this can indeed be done , and without involving needles or thousands of dollars . In fact , we ’ ll swap the injections and mounds of cash out for two things I can guarantee you ’ re absolutely going to love : more calories and more carbs .
We know that leptin levels decrease by about 50 % after only one week of dieting , but fortunately , it doesn ’ t take nearly that long for leptin to bump back up with a substantial increase in caloric intake .
In fact , research has shown that it only takes about 12-24 hours .
So , the answer to the fat loss catch-22 ?
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