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The Crazy Amount of Food a Wake Forest Football Player Eats Every Day
We all know athletes need to eat a lot to keep up with their crazy schedules. They need the right type and amount of food to fuel their bodies. I mean, look at what Michael Phelps ate when he was training for the Olympics. College level athletes are no different. They eat… and eat… and eat again. But what exactly does their typical day of eating entail?
I entered the world of Wake Forest Football to see what the average player eats, and let’s just say I may have even learned some things.
Breakfast
Fun Fact: When in season, breakfast is mandatory every single morning.
Lunch
Protein, starch, and vegetables: a balanced meal represented by the athletes’ choice of multiple pieces of grilled chicken and heaping plate of rice. As we all know, the vegetables at the Pit rotate daily, so football players often go for broccoli, but a salad is their next go-to if their favorites aren’t available.
Snack
Now, this may not seem like the typical “snack”. These guys don’t just do a quick pit stop at the POD. The football players go to the well-known and drunkenly-loved Subway, appreciated by almost all Wake Forest students.
Dinner
In this stage, I learned a valuable lesson about Chipotle. You can get double beans and rice without any extra cost… You’re welcome. Even when they’re not at Chipotle, protein is still the answer. They either go for more chicken, or mix it up with a tuna salad sandwich or a hamburger.
Late Night Snack
As if all this didn’t seem like enough food, there is still more. Wake Forest football players are always down for some late night Cook Out milkshakes, or of course… Taco Bell. Apparently, no day is complete without yet another protein shake before bed.
Now that you know… Do you think you could eat like a Wake Forest football player?
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