Now I'm just confused

William Winger · 08-10-2006, 04:06 PM

From LSU's weightlifting research center:

http://www.lsus.edu/weightlifting/Pa...Presented5.htm
(watch out, it's long)

I'm not so sure...

Excerpt:

The athlete’s diet should contain a relative balance of carbohydrate, fat, and protein. Of the total calories consumed, the recommended balance for most athletes is:

* Carbohydrate - 55% to 60%
* Fat - no more than 30% (less than 10% saturated)
* Protein - 10% to 15%

If by 'most athletes' they mean... no, I can't even think of a segment of athletes that 'should' eat 60% carbs and 10% protein. I don't know, am I being too harsh?

Steven Low · 08-10-2006, 06:27 PM

Does LSU win anything at weightlifting? That should answer your question as to if it should work.

That diet looks pretty odd though even if they do.

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08-10-2006, 04:06 PM	#1
William Winger Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Haven Connecticut Posts: 405	From LSU's weightlifting research center: http://www.lsus.edu/weightlifting/Pa...Presented5.htm (watch out, it's long) I'm not so sure... Excerpt: The athlete’s diet should contain a relative balance of carbohydrate, fat, and protein. Of the total calories consumed, the recommended balance for most athletes is: * Carbohydrate - 55% to 60% * Fat - no more than 30% (less than 10% saturated) * Protein - 10% to 15% If by 'most athletes' they mean... no, I can't even think of a segment of athletes that 'should' eat 60% carbs and 10% protein. I don't know, am I being too harsh?

08-10-2006, 06:27 PM	#2
Steven Low Member Profile: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: silver spring maryland Posts: 8,082	Does LSU win anything at weightlifting? That should answer your question as to if it should work. That diet looks pretty odd though even if they do.