Incredibly interesting topic for me, because, as someone in my forties but about to embark on a new career of fitness instructor, muscle growth and being in great shape is imperative (though it probably should be for everyone, at least generally).

Have you found that actual evidence (not hypotheses) to be that people gain more muscle mass on a low carb, hi-pro diet? Personally, it would suit me fine for that to be the case, as I tend toward proteins and fats more anyway. Still, I want to garner as much info as I can that’s legit, not slanted according to wishes.

Many thanks for your book (I have Protein Power) and website!
Bert

Hi Bert–

MRE

After more than 40 years of both anaerobic and aerobic training which has been nutritionally fuelled in different ways over this period of time I’ve now arrived at the definite conclusion that low-carb foods build muscle, for the life of me if I continue to try and diminish muscle mass then I will have to do two things; the first is the unthinkable… stop training and the second is the impossible…stop eating! The body will do what the body will, sorry this may seem a little enigmatic but it’s in the genes. Simplistic to say I know especially after all the research and study that we subject ourselves and others to, at times it results in conflicting and contradicting statements, nothing hard nor fast, this does not stop most folks from commenting that I look in my twenties when in actual fact I am in my forties. Although never the intention, it’s proof enough for me.
Yes, again you are right but you are not what you eat – you are what you are. There’s the deal, take it or leave it but life is great!
Best Regards
Mike

Hi Mike–

Glad to hear that the low-carb diet lead to increased muscle mass in your case. In my experience, it does in almost everyone’s.

Cheers–

MRE