i've always liked this quote:
I know we live in an age where everybody is timing their nutrients, nobody wants to strain the CNS, and God forbid you're not doing your foam roller exercises on a daily basis. My reality is this: I have athletes who survive on Mac and cheese, ramen noodles, and Kool-aid. They don't have any money to buy any supplements including a multi-vitamin, and they only get a few hours of sleep each night.
These same kids get bigger, stronger, faster, and leaner every single time we test, year in and year out, like clockwork. Now, I'm not saying that nutrition and rest aren't important. I'm just saying that I think, in general, they might be a bit overblown.
from this link:
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_interviews/a_dose_of_remedios
i do think these things on this topic:
1)a decent athlete can come from great nutrition and a bad workout.
2)a good athlete can come from bad nutrition as long as he has a great workout.
3)a great athlete can come from great nutrition as well as a great workout.
4)you cannot have a great athlete without great nutrition and a great workout.