I was listening to a program for, "weight-loss" and of course, their talking about making it fun with the use of sports. Too much protein was more than 3 oz and they suggested 60-70% carbs. There was no discussion about simple or complex.

Grrr. The majority of people would like to see their body, a good lean muscular body. It's not going to work with that kind of diet they're suggesting.

Here in 2006, more and more gyms are popping up and being profitable! Now we're seeing the old supermarkets becoming gyms estimating 10,000 members.

Nutritionist, in general, see one prespective and don't deviate. Of course, they sure didn't seem like they were fit. A classic example of high carb diets.

They forget protein has the duel role. Muscle building block AND fuel/energy source. Fat and carbs do not directly build/repair muscle.

If you're concerned you're taking in too much protein, drink more water. The one "danger" of taking in too much protein is the need for water in synthesis. So help your kidneys. Drink more fluids, mainly, water.

If you take your Beverly diet to a doctor, 9 of 10 will raise their eyebrows and be negative. Unless you have some illness, the diet containing 40 to 50 percent protein is going to be ok.

In building off-season diets, you'll want to incorporate more foods and probably drop back a little on the protein.

It's ok for up to 60% protein on competition diets because you're on a negative calorie scheme.

You might be able to sustain a 60% protein intake on the off-season, but it sure will add up to a lot of steaks, fish and YES...Peanut Butter!

Some here have tried to maintain a higher calorie competition diet, but they feel better when varying the diet.

I think I'll jump off this soap box, now.

Frank