I am considering starting a Palaeolithic diet but have some concerns with respect to my short and long term goals. Is it possible to gain muscle while on this diet? Conventional wisdom states that carbs, even simple ones, are required for heavy weight lifting. What protein sources would be most readily absorbed? I currently use protein powder (whey) but as this is dairy, I assume it would be out. I am a healthy male, 40 years old, 5’10” and about 160lbs with 10-12% body fat. My goal is to weigh 170 lbs and a body fat % of about 10%. I hope to be able to do this within 6 months, but if it takes a year or more, I’m okay with that too. I don’t have a problem with putting on a bit of fat, as it comes off pretty fast when I cut carbs. I’m doing this purely for aesthetic purposes. Any advice or experience with this sort of thing? I’ve searched through the archives, but most of the info involves reducing body fat which really doesn’t apply to me. Thanks in advance for any info provided. Dan _________________________________________________________________ http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines