[Thermalseeker]

The idea is that if you deplete a fat cell of fat too much, you'll get a hormonal signal basically saying, "Holy crap! Your energy reserves are getting seriously depleted. You'd better start eating so you'll have this energy buffer against future starvation."

That's is related to what I've heard referred to as the "starvation reaction" correct?

[aruanan]

That's is related to what I've heard referred to as the "starvation reaction" correct?

I think that's probably a reference to a slowdown in resting metabolic rate in response to starvation as a way to conserve resources. You have to be REALLY starved for this to occur.