WATCH: DK Metcalf says he eats 'three or four bags of candy' daily on Kevin Garnett's Showtime podcast (2024)

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How many meals does DK Metcalf eat a day? ›

“I'm a candy type person. I eat one meal a day, drink one coffee and eat like three full bags of candy.”

Metcalf kicks off his day with a workout on an empty stomach. When hunger kicks in, he heads to Starbucks for coffee, which keeps him full for a good while (5). Around 4 to 5 pm, he treats himself to candy and water. Finally, his hearty dinner comes around 8 to 9 pm.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds of solid muscle. But the shredded 25-year-old told Kevin Garnett he's "the worst person to ask" about nutrition. Metcalf claims he drinks a coffee then eats three bags of candy and just a single meal each day.

"I eat, like, one meal a day, drink one coffee, and eat three full bags of candy," Metcalf, 25, told an incredulous Garnett. When asked to define "bags of candy," Metcalf said he prefers gummy candies like Lifesavers while Garnett recoiled in stunned disbelief.

“I'm probably the worst person to ask that,” Metcalf shot back. “I'm a candy type person. I eat one meal a day, drink one coffee and eat like three full bags of candy.”

"I eat one meal a day, drink one coffee, and eat like three, four bags of candy," Metcalf shared. As for which type of candy he prefers, DK says he's a "gummy type of guy," with Lifesavers and Skittles among his favorites.

“I'm a candy type person. I eat one meal a day, drink one coffee and eat like three full bags of candy.” D.K. Metcalf revealing his candy diet to Kevin Garnett on his Showtime program KG Certified.

He splits his dinner into two or three separate meals, and he always starts with one that supplies him with some extra carbohydrates. Quinoa and sweet potatoes are a couple of his go-tos. As for snacks, Mahomes reportedly likes fruits and protein-heavy options throughout the day.

Larry Christopher Allen Jr.

He played college football for the Butte Roadrunners and the Sonoma State Cossacks, and was selected by the Cowboys in the second round of the 1994 NFL draft. Allen is regarded as one of the NFL's physically strongest players ever, while also capable of using his speed against defenders.

DK Metcalf enjoys a daily diet of coffee, 3 bags of candy, and a single meal — and he still has ridiculous abs. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds of solid muscle.

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By dividing your candy into portions and choosing healthier options like dark chocolate, you can keep your favorite sweet treats in your diet and still lose weight! Embrace that a little doesn't hurt and don't feel defeated for eating candy sometimes.

Metcalf's father, Terrence, was an offensive lineman in the NFL. Metcalf attended Oxford High School in Oxford, Mississippi.

According to DK Metcalf, he eats three to four bags of candy a day and his preference is gummy type candy. "I'm a candy-type person. I eat one meal a day, drink one coffee, and eat like three, four bags of candy” says DK Metcalf.

Eat consistently

Most athletes eat only 2-4 times a day. By eating 3 meals and 2-3 snacks daily, you can gain lean tissue, maintain energy levels and recover at an optimal rate. You can't afford to skip meals because you need to maintain your energy level.

Metcalf's Training Schedule. To build the body of a pro athlete, you need to give yourself plenty of time to recover. Therefore, you'll only train three days a week, alternating each day with a rest day.

So how often should you be eating? The Theory: Nutrition experts tend to recommend eating 3 balanced meals (350 to 600 calories each) and 1 to 3 snacks per day (between 150 and 200 calories each).