When I was at my leanest I ate a diet about 65-70% carbs with most of them being *gasp* refined white flour products like bagels, pasta, and pretzels (not advocating a diet like that just saying) I was a vegetarian and poor student so didn't spend much on food. My calories were on target though which is what is most important for most people. I am 5'2 and at that time was about 108 lbs with not tons of muscle but decent amount and had nice definition.
IMO the whole carb thing has been waaaay overblown. Some people really don't handle them well but I suspect the true "carb intolerant" are few and far between.
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