Michael Phelps eats and eats - he says he's supposed to eat like 8,000-10,000 calories a day - and swims and swims. And wins gold! It's working for him, so far he's won gold 2 for 2. Michael Phelps eating commercial: [youtube]v6VDM7NwmRU[/youtube]That's the way to do it - eat strong to work out and live strong. USA gymnast Chellsie Memmel on the other hand eats fruit for breakfast, fruit and chicken for lunch, and fruit for dinner.....she's out with an ankle injury and only competes bars for the USA women's team for the 2008 Beijing Olympics: http://www.gymchat.com/messageboards/showthread.php?t=70818