This article almost feels like a joke, but it is very real and serious. http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=14309&PageNum=1

Put into context that Running Times magazine is a serious magazine for runners, and I mean very competitive runners. THese are folks burning incredible amounts of calories each day, and more than or I will burn because:
1) Our age
2) We have lives which entail a job that doesn't center around running all day.

So, Running Times put out this article "Eat Like an Olympian", which is a list of recipes from Olympian's favorite dishes. I could hardly believe some of the ingredients and volumes. But then again, these folks consume a ton of fuel and burn it all off.

For instance:
"The Webb" Sandwich
Alan Webb

Ingredients

2 slices whole grain bread
4-6 tablespoons peanut butter (chunky or smooth)
2-3 tablespoons applesauce

or

Mint Oreo Ice Cream Cake
Sara and Steve Slattery

Ingredients

4 cups Oreo cookie crumbs (or plain chocolate cookie crumbs)
1/2 cup melted butter or shortening
1/2 gallon cookies and cream ice cream (a quality ice cream)
3 cups Cool Whip
1-1/2 cups marshmallow cream
2 teaspoons mint extract
chocolate sauce

Call me surprised. I figured there would be some more healthy alternatives. At least these folks aren't pulling punches and they are showing us what they really do eat.
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