And some unanswered questions, I'd really like to hear the answers to

1. The many elite gurus.

Ok Duchaine is one.
2. How weight training on an empty stomach is superior

For fat burning purposes yes it is. This lady on here is not concerned about muscle gain. I have talked to a few people. Of course you don't know them. It works. For the elite bodybuilder that would cause a loss in muscle most likely. But on this board most don't have much experience.
3. How does decreasing carb intake on off days increase insulin resistance, and why does increased insulin resistance result in greater anabolic activity?

I guess I rephrased that wrong. You do know that carb loading deals with insulin. When you go long peroids without any sugar going into your veins your insulin sensitivity goes up. I guess I should have said sensitivity. Sorry.

4. People that are insulin resistant produce lots of insulin since their bodies are resistant to its effects. Do you think this is a good thing?

Same as above.
5. Your best condition is what?

5'9.5"~265~20%

That was when I was 28 7 years ago. I wasn't concerned about anything other than gaining mass. Taking insulin gave me the extra 10 lbs in 3 weeks without any fat gain.

The point is for a woman with little experience in the field I would have her workout first thing in the morning on a empty stomache if she was wanting to burn fat the fastest. Works for everyone I talk to that does it. They all tell me they burn fat better this way. Just like if your going to do cardio for fat burning first thing on empty stomache is best.

Remember I think your confusing this whole thing out of proportion.

For lean mass gains and fat loss for her on a empty stomache I would say is a go.

For muscle gains and some fat gain yes eat before you lift first thing in morning.

Big difference. Sorry, but one person on this message board is not going to change my mind when I have several people doing the same thing and getting better results on empty stomache than not.

One thing I am not perfect and of course your not as well. What works for some doesn't always work for others. But I know what works for my body and my wifes and a few other friends.