LeBron James is playing in his 20th season in the NBA. Even though he seems to be slowing down (slightly), the level at which LeBron has played throughout his career is something we’ve never seen in the NBA before.
LeBron has been able to maintain his level of dominance for so long due to reasons. The first is his training regimen. It has been reported that LeBron spends $1.5 million each year on his body, which includes his diet.
You have to be extremely wealthy to be able to afford a regime of $1.5 million from your body every year. This is something LeBron has no problem doing so, having officially achieved billionaire status this past June..
To be able to perform at a high level in any physical activity you need a strong exercise routine, but that’s not all. A strict and healthy diet is also needed.
Lebron James He has always stuck to a strict diet, only eating foods that can help him perform at his best. So what is LeBron’s diet?
LeBron James’ strict diet
LeBron James isn’t like other basketball players who will indulge in the occasional fast food burger, as this will only set back their physical endowments. In fact, LeBron admitted that he ended his association with the popular fast food chain McDonald’s because he didn’t “share some of the same core values.”
LeBron takes nothing for granted when it comes to his diet. Eating like a king is knowing what to put in your body to maximize your potential.
In an article published on menshealth.com in November 2021, LeBron went deeper into his diet.
“It had no sugars, no dairy, no carbs. All she ate was meat, fish, vegetables, and fruits. That is all. For 67 days straight. Before the competition for me it would be like a chicken breast and maybe some pasta. The carbs help because you go out there and play a lot of minutes,” LeBron said. “But a salad and some vegetables will do me perfectly well. And before the game I could have a protein shake and some fruit, and I’ll be good to go.”
“So, I cut out the sugars a little bit, but I increase the carbs a little bit. Because you’re losing so many calories, you’re burning so many calories, burning up all your energy during those games. So I go heavy on carbs because it gives you energy. It has worked for me.
As you can see from LeBron’s own words, everything he consumes has a purpose. This goes against how most people eat, which is to enjoy the taste of food.
This is the difference between LeBron James and us normal people; we are not 4x NBA champions. So what does a typical day during the NBA season look like for LeBron, meal prep-wise? This is what we will dive into next.
LeBron Game Day Meal Prep
LeBron James appeared on The Tim Ferris Show in 2018, and did his meal prep during a recent game day.
(h/t thebarbell.com)
Breakfast: egg white omelette, smoked salmon, gluten-free pancakes with berries
Lunch: whole wheat pasta, salmon, vegetables.
Pregame: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Mid-season: apple slices with almond butter
Post-match: protein shake (vegetable protein powder, almond milk, fruit)
Dinner: Chicken Parmesan, rocket salad, “beautiful glass” of cabernet
LeBron James is an incredible athlete who has set an example for all the young players in the NBA and for all the fans who watch him play. If you want to achieve your goals, never give up and never give up.
You must work hard to achieve your goals, and if your goals involve something physical or sports, then you must take care of your body so that it works properly. This includes eating healthy and sticking to your diet.
Most people will have a hard time sticking to such a demanding plan. But then again, most of us aren’t LeBron James.
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