On Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:25:05 +0200, Paul Sand <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >When you look through the bodybuilding forums nowdays you probably find that >teh typical diet looks like: > >150-300 g of protein per day >100-150 g of carbs >70-150 g of fats > >Many people get about half their protein (or more) from protein powders. >I wouldn't call it healthy. It's rather the success of suplement companies >which succeeded in making people think that the more protein the better (of >course if it's whey or sometimes soy protein ;)). >Some 'experts' advice now more that 2g of protein per lb of bodymass. > >Paul Sand >[log in to unmask] I always wonder what these figures mean in terms of real food they eat? Taking the upper protein and fat figures, that could come from 2 lbs of chicken breast from my calculation (am I right?). I would guess these guys eat more in equivalent terms (not more chicken breast necesarily, just more in all to get higher protein). Philip Thrift http://www.paleofitness.com