For anyone that finds athlete’s diets interesting, ESPN the Magazine took a look at San Francisco Giants’ closer Brian Wilson’s daily eating habits and it was kind of remarkable how much eggs and water my man puts down.
Brian Wilson: “A big part of my diet is that I prefer to cook for myself when I can. And I’m an adequate cook too. I’m not out there in the kitchen preparing a five course meal, but I can cook the things I want. After three months of really dieting and making your own stuff you can tell what’s good for you. For example, for breakfast I’ll usually make an eight egg-white omelette with bell peppers, shredded cheese, and slices or ham and turkey ripped up.”
BW: “As you can see from my fridge, I really enjoy drinking water. I read a 300 pages book on its benefits and it was fascinating. Over the course of a month, you can heal faster, you’re more aware, and your energy goes up. It also plays a huge role in digesting food and the way your metabolism works. On game days I drink 4 to 5 12 oz bottles during the morning workout, then another 4 to 5 during the game. That Coke was in the fridge when my roommate (Kevin Frandsen) and I moved in.”
An eight egg-white omelet? Holy crap.
