Icecube Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Amazing how these huge OLmen shed weight when they are done playing. I recall Faneca and Tony Boselli doing the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SdBacker80 Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 It is amazing. Do these guys really have a hard time putting on weight? Because they make it look easy shedding the pounds after their playing days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icecube Posted August 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 36 minutes ago, SdBacker80 said: It is amazing. Do these guys really have a hard time putting on weight? Because they make it look easy shedding the pounds after their playing days. I think it comes down to 3 things: massive cut back on calorie consumption, ending of taking "supplements" and an increase in burning calories, and, "tada"... massive weight loss. Walking around at 300+ lbs is not conducive to a long life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickers Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 On 8/26/2020 at 5:09 PM, Icecube said: I think it comes down to 3 things: massive cut back on calorie consumption, ending of taking "supplements" and an increase in burning calories, and, "tada"... massive weight loss. Walking around at 300+ lbs is not conducive to a long life. I remember Dave Puzzuoli was a BIG man.. after his playing days he became thin as a rail... it was a jaw dropping reversal from what his playing physique was... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLD Woody Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 There have been a lot of videos and articles on this Some struggle to put weight on while playing, so when they're done they shed the weight. Others have trouble with more weight gain afterward as they become less active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 Joe Thomas also.....way down in weight from playing days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickers Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 56 minutes ago, The Gipper said: Joe Thomas also.....way down in weight from playing days. Apart from his face... He looks vastly different... his face is more defined without the baby fat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjp28 Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 23 hours ago, The Gipper said: Joe Thomas also.....way down in weight from playing days. I remember way back watching joe t in an interview during his playing days showing his 10,000+ calories a day eating regimen to maintain his 300 lb. plus NFL OL form. I happened to find this too...... from a November 3, 2019 WSJ article:. https://www.wsj.com/articles/getting-fit-meant-sink-or-swim-for-an-ex-nfl-star-11572786002 Former Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas fueled his NFL workouts with 10,000 calories a day. Now, he would need about five days to eat that much. After retiring in March 2018, Mr. Thomas radically overhauled his diet and exercise. During his 11-year NFL career, the 10-time Pro Bowler tipped the scales at 325 pounds. “When you’re practicing three hours a day in pads and a helmet in the heat, your muscles need fuel,” he said. “I spent years training myself to turn off my stomach-brain connection. When my stomach said full, I’d still eat two more plates of food.” More than a decade of hits took a toll on his body. The 6-foot-6-inch Mr. Thomas has had four knee surgeries since his days playing for the University of Wisconsin. Constant joint pain and inflammation made practice excruciating during his final pro years. “My last season I made it to three training camp workouts,” he said....... continued....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icecube Posted August 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 17 hours ago, mjp28 said: I remember way back watching joe t in an interview during his playing days showing his 10,000+ calories a day eating regimen to maintain his 300 lb. plus NFL OL form. I happened to find this too...... from a November 3, 2019 WSJ article:. https://www.wsj.com/articles/getting-fit-meant-sink-or-swim-for-an-ex-nfl-star-11572786002 Former Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas fueled his NFL workouts with 10,000 calories a day. Now, he would need about five days to eat that much. After retiring in March 2018, Mr. Thomas radically overhauled his diet and exercise. During his 11-year NFL career, the 10-time Pro Bowler tipped the scales at 325 pounds. “When you’re practicing three hours a day in pads and a helmet in the heat, your muscles need fuel,” he said. “I spent years training myself to turn off my stomach-brain connection. When my stomach said full, I’d still eat two more plates of food.” More than a decade of hits took a toll on his body. The 6-foot-6-inch Mr. Thomas has had four knee surgeries since his days playing for the University of Wisconsin. Constant joint pain and inflammation made practice excruciating during his final pro years. “My last season I made it to three training camp workouts,” he said....... continued....... Wow, 10,000 calories a day is crazy. But for the $ they make, I'd do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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