Good article online Men’s Health website about former o lineman Joe Thomas of Wisconsin and Cleve Brownies. We all know what Brian O’Neil went through to put on weight to move to O tackle. Thomas ate constantly till stuffed,drinking 1000 calorie drinks several times a day. Peaked at 325. During pro years had trouble maintaining the weight. Mostly carbs. Very stressful trying to keep the weight on. Eating till you feel sick at every meal. Had heart burn all the time. Terrible snoring, probable sleep apnea. Couldn’t wait for final season to be done to lose the weight. Uses an app called MyPlate to monitor food intake. Now weighs 255 and looks absolutely chiseled. Uses low carb plan with some intermittent fasting usually skipping breakfast. Carbs and high sugar foods-he used to eat caused joint inflammation. Now swims and bikes for cardio to save knees and yoga.
