The first time I saw this photo of Olympian Michael Phelps, I had no clue who he was or what he was so excited about. I’m one of the few people in the world who hasn’t been tuning in to the Olympics, so I didn’t realize Phelps was only the biggest sports star in the Universe with 11 Olympic gold medals under his elastic waistband.
So I figured since every other blogger in the world has written at least one post about the guy, I might as well contribute mine too. Thanks to Sneakers and Shoes blog for informing me that the 6′4″, 195 lb Phelps consumes 12,000 calories of mostly carbohydrates per day!
Here’s a sample menu of Phelps’ dietary consumption:
And that’s just for breakfast! Click here to see how many animals are slaughtered for Phelps’ lunch and dinner. I would hate to be the one to cook for him every day. All that cholesterol and powdered sugar can’t be good for his health. I’m guessing his heart will start protesting by the time he’s 38.
Photo: Getty Images
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Always the negative spin … Michael Phleps burns off those calories daily he sepnds endless hours in the pool ..
I Love Michael Phelps !!! .. he’s a BEAST in the pool !!
good morning kym! and did they also tell you how much he works out per day???
Dude is doing it big. I think he was a fish in his past life. Last night there was some documentary on him studying his patterns and even the people who study swimming cant explain him.. God Blessed him.
Morn brwnsugga … Gurl You know I ain’t studyin Auntie .. she always gotta throw some shade in the mix …
Michael Phelps is a Phenom .. I KNOW he works out 10-12 hours a day …
This guy is doing it big, and he’s representing. So go phelps. And he could eat whatever he wants.
he needs the energy..case closed
he has to because he burns so many training he has no choice but to eat like that
That is the best swimmer in the world.
Not many animals were slaughtered for his 2 ham sandwiches a day! what are you a vegetarian? Give him his props! Nobody can phuck with him!
Sandra are you tripping?
Most people should pray to be as healthy as Michael Phelps.
This man swims an average of 7-8 MILES a day. He needs those 12,000 calories.
Sandra, I am labeling you an official HATER at this moment. The man trains upwards of 10 hours a day - and he can’t crack 200lbs eating as much as he does.
Maybe you can put something in your medical minute about how his heart will give out at 38. lol
Regular fat ass people that don’t lift a finger but sit on the couch everyday flipping through channels with their remote suppose consume 2200 calories a day.
He is a professional athlete who trains hours per day and his regimen is more than just Taebo. So yes he needs those calories especially carbs because carbs convert to energy, he doesn’t need protein because he is not trying to built muscle but rather needs fuel for the muscles that he is using.
12,000 calories for you and me would be death and result into straight up obesity. How do you think he only weighs 195??????
Just out of curiosity. How many calories do you burn by hating everyday?
here is His full daily diet
When he’s training, Olympic champion Michael Phelps reportedly eats 4,000 calories per meal totaling 12,000 calories a day.
That’s six times what’s recommended for an average man.
Here’s his menu:
Breakfast:
3 fried egg sandwiches with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, fried onions, and mayonnaise
2 cups of coffee
1 5 egg omelet
1 bowl of grits
3 slices of French toast with powdered sugar
3 chocolate chip pancakes
Lunch:
1 pound enriched pasta with tomato sauce
2 large ham and cheese sandwiches on white bread with mayonnaise
1,000 calories of energy drinks
Dinner:
1 pound of pasta with tomato sauce
6 to 8 slices of pizza
1,000 calories of energy drinks
He needs all that energy to carry all those Gold Medals !
i wonder is he packing???
I’ve been watching the Olympics and ole boy is a SWIMMING MAPHUKKA, they could not catch him. His mom is so proud, that’s special.
I wonder why his diet is so important, it was mentioned on either the news or radio the other day.