[log in to unmask] writes: > Really? which amounts in grams of protein? Until I got married (approx. 5.5 years ago), I lived in a tiny NYC apartment that did not have a kitchen. Therefore, I either ate out or got take-out for every meal. I was always very lean (averaged 103-108 pounds) despite eating lots of protein. I don't know the typical grams, but here would be typical menu (Note: this was pre-paleo so I was eating lots of dairy & bad oils from commercial tuna salad, etc.-- it is also very low carb because I liked the food and found I could eat a lot without gaining weight): B: Cheese omelet plus sausages L: Big portion of protein (usually from salad bars) ie several scoops of tuna salad or chicken salad or egg salad PLUS whatever other protein hot entree looked good; some salad veggies; cheese D: Usually 1/2 or whole roated chicken; salad veggies. Sometimes would order cooked vegetables from chinese restaurants. I was dating a lot back then (ah, the good ol' days) and when I'd eat out, I'd either get sashimi or steak or often, cheeseburgers (no bun, hold fries) and salads with lots of dressing, etc. I was also drinking quite a lot of vodka (ah, the good ol'days) -- maybe Stoli as a magical ability to negate vast quantities of calories! I never weighed or measured portions and ate until I felt like I couldn't eat anymore (BAD HABIT -- I KNOW, I should've have just eaten to get rid of hunger, not get stuffed). I couldn't keep leftovers because of the no kitchen situation.