Crazy Diets of Wrestlers and Other Athletes

Dwayne Johnson's daily diet feeds a family of four for a week. The movie star eats at least seven meals daily to fuel his workouts. His daily intake includes:

- 36 oz. of cod.
- A dozen eggs.
- A steak.
- A chicken breast.
- Loads of rice and veggies.

"Thor" Björnsson played the Mountain in the HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Thor needs this for a reason. Thor's entire body is built like a Matterhorn of muscle. To keep his giant body fueled for lifting and training, Thor eats this every day:

- A whole chicken.
- A 17-oz steak.
- 8 large eggs.
- A 17-oz salmon.
- Bountiful portions of oats, nuts, fruits, and protein powder.

WWE's The Big Show has a diet matching his name. Show eats about five meals daily to keep his 7', 450+ pound frame energized and ready. Reports state he consumes this at breakfast every day:

The Olympic power lifter and WWE superstar eats large meals often. To keep his powerful, 400+ pound frame strong, Henry uses his "slay food diet," eating until full. Henry's daily meals mostly include:

WWE's franchise player keeps his muscular, toned 250 pound frame in top shape by eating only three meals a day, like a normal person. However, those three meals total:

- 4 chicken breasts.
- 8 eggs.
- Brown rice.
- Oatmeal.
- Salads.
- The occasional grilled fish.

When the Terminator impressed and won bodybuilding judges, he followed a strict, large diet to become the muscular movie star seen for decades. At his peak, Arnold ate daily:

- Eggs and oats for breakfast.
- A chicken breast.
- Loads of vegetables.
- A full steak.
- A baked potato.

WWE superstar Ryback uses "FEED ME MORE" as a catchphrase. The 290 pound muscle man maintains his frame by eating "every two to three hours." In a typical day, he eats:

- A pound of steak mixed into a bowl of whole wheat pasta.
- Chicken.
- Tuna.
- More steak.
- Eggs.
- Brown rice.
- Sweet potatoes.

MultipleOlympic gold medalist.Swimmer Michael Phelps may have a lean frame, but he reportedly needs 12,000 calories daily to stay in top, winning form. During his Olympic training, Phelps ate:

- A 5-egg omelet.
- 3 fried egg and cheese sandwiches.
- 3 chocolate chip pancakes.
- 4 pieces of French toast.
- 4 cups of oatmeal with blueberries.

That was breakfast! The rest of his daily meals consist of:

Houston Texan J.J. Watt consumes nearly 9,000 calories daily to keep his strength up and body ready for the football field. The 289 pound defensive end reportedly eats this daily:

- 50 strips of bacon.
- 20 chicken breasts.
- 13 whole avocados.
- Sweet potatoes.
- Mashed potatoes.
- Fish.

NFL defensive lineman David Carter is the exception. He is a '300 pounder' and 'vegan'. Carter adopted a vegan diet to manage joint pain. He still maintains his large frame by eating 10,000 calories of vegetables, nuts, grains, and fruits daily. Carter's daily diet includes:

Pro wrestling legend Andre the Giant's appetite was huge. Many friends, including retired WWE referee Tim White, say Andre ate 12 steaks and 15 lobsters in one sitting.

Before playing Drax in the Marvel filmGuardians of the GalaxyFormer multiple-time WWE champion Batista crushed opponents and buffets. Batista's lean, shredded look hid a 318-pound weight. To fuel his physique, Big Dave ate tons of:

Football player Terry Crews has the body of a pro athlete in his twenties, even in his forties. Crews keeps his body muscular through a strict workout schedule and diet. The 235-pound star ofBrooklyn Nine-NineTerry Crews starts eating at 2:00 pm daily. He makes up lost time by eating four meals made of:

- a salad
- an omelet
- a steak
- several other forms of protein and veggies.

Usain Bolt needed fast food for fueling during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The multiple gold medalist reportedly ate 100 Chicken McNuggets daily. This gave him nearly 4,700 calories from nuggets alone each day. That totals 47,000 calories across the ten competition days.

The talented star ofLes Miserablesand theX-MenHugh Jackman sought Dwayne Johnson's advice to bulk up for his return role inThe WolverineJohnson suggested a 6,000 calorie daily diet plus a three-hour daily workout. This plan helped Jackman gain over 25 pounds of lean muscle. Jackman ate six to seven meals daily, including:

- multiple chicken breasts
- tuna steaks
- broccoli
- sugar snap peas
- nuts
- fruits