LeBron James: 67 days of very strict dieting

[Hypertrophy]

just a coincidence that a celeb sports GH doc in miami is busted, and lebron loses 40 pounds of muscle.  

And that Wade, Mr. GH Jaw himself, also chooses this exact time to lose 20 pounds...
http://www.hothothoops.com/2014/7/20/5921519/dwyane-wade-posts-before-and-after-pics-during-offseason-diet

THIS^^^^

[njflex]

remember jason giambi'bullshit story pituraty gland issue'loses weight due to it and has to take a break 'dl stint'yeah right he came off and it crushed his strenght/stamina/ability to stay the way he was ,he must have juiced hard for yrs..

[Ron Jeremy]

James is one ofthe greatest athletes to ever walk the earth. Period. Is it possible he has taken growth or peds? Of course. But, it is not a given like bodybuilding , powerlitting or even football. For most, if not all on this board, it is hard to comprehend possessing that kind of ability. How many of you midgets are 6'8", 250 with a 48 vertical (out of high school)?

[jude2]

James is one ofthe greatest athletes to ever walk the earth. Period. Is it possible he has taken growth or peds? Of course. But, it is not a given like bodybuilding , powerlitting or even football. For most, if not all on this board, it is hard to comprehend possessing that kind of ability. How many of you midgets are 6'8", 250 with a 48 vertical (out of high school)?

He wish he was 250 coming out of high school.  GH is the PEDS of choice for basketball players, not for size but recovery.

[240 is Back]

i'm convinced Wade used GH.   we see how bodybiulders' hands grow.  We see Barry Bonds head and feet size increase.

And we see Wade's jaw growing.  In a huge way.  Asymmetrical manner as well.  Just as his body has become super muscular and stronger/faster - after knee injuries - as he passes age 30... just as he's better than he was a decade ago...

that jaw growth, sorry, I'm convinced.  And lebron blew up in muscle when he arrived in Miami too/ 
and the end of last season, he started shrinking.  Probably got OFF the gh when the MIAMI clinic with A-rod and frends got busted.  Come to think of it, they got busted right before the 2013 season.  Wade missed 1/3 of the season injured and sucked in the playoffs.  Lebron was completely tired and weak by playoffs.  Bosh had no muscle, no balls.  I'm betting the Big 3 lost their connect before the 2013 season, and that's why they lost so badly to the spurs. 

[calfzilla]

i'm convinced Wade used GH.   we see how bodybiulders' hands grow.  We see Barry Bonds head and feet size increase.

And we see Wade's jaw growing.  In a huge way.  Asymmetrical manner as well.  Just as his body has become super muscular and stronger/faster - after knee injuries - as he passes age 30... just as he's better than he was a decade ago...

that jaw growth, sorry, I'm convinced.  And lebron blew up in muscle when he arrived in Miami too/ 
and the end of last season, he started shrinking.  Probably got OFF the gh when the MIAMI clinic with A-rod and frends got busted.  Come to think of it, they got busted right before the 2013 season.  Wade missed 1/3 of the season injured and sucked in the playoffs.  Lebron was completely tired and weak by playoffs.  Bosh had no muscle, no balls.  I'm betting the Big 3 lost their connect before the 2013 season, and that's why they lost so badly to the spurs. 

Any good anti aging clinics in Cleveland?

[tommywishbone]

No reason for James to use drugs. Name one reason for James to use PED's. None. Zip. Nada.

[calfzilla]

No reason for James to use drugs. Name one reason for James to use PED's. None. Zip. Nada.

Stronger, faster, better recovery 

[visualizeperfection]

No reason for James to use drugs. Name one reason for James to use PED's. None. Zip. Nada.

He plays a sport professionally...

[tommywishbone]

 . Guys, I was making a joke. He makes $200,000,000 to play basketball. That alone is a damn good reason to use PED's. Yes, I fully believe he simply got off (for some reason) and lost all that muscle.

[Dave D]

The NBA has testing for this gentlemen.  Personally I'd love if our players show the dedication to a summer workout program and shed 35 pounds of muscle. He's an example of hard work paying off.


*I also think it's safe to say that NBA players are some of the most conditioned athletes in the world.  The run nonstop from practice to games (look how at much retired vets like Jordan, Shaq, Magic and Barkley blow up once they finish playing).Let's not forget how much attention was paid to Lebrons road work during the season: riding a bicycle to and from home games, jogging from hotels to visiting arenas, and whatever else he did that I'm forgetting.   For most of these athletes keeping weight on during the season is the challenge, yet for the last two years James has been lauded for his in season extracurricular work outs.  Despite ALL this explosive cardiovascular training he manages to cut more weight in THE OFF SEASON!!!!

His training protocol must be INSANE; his off season workout is more intense than the 9 month NBA season.......... that just doesn't sound right.

[240 is Back]

Any good anti aging clinics in Cleveland?

Im' pretty sure most people in cleveland try to age as quickly as possible, so they can die and leave cleveland.

[Thin Lizzy]

He wish he was 250 coming out of high school.  GH is the PEDS of choice for basketball players, not for size but recovery.

Lebron at age 17. That don't look like 250.

[240 is Back]

lebron did weigh in at 240 entering the NBA draft.
http://www.nba.com/draft2003/profiles/JamesLeBron.html

he's been listed at 250?   he's 265 probably.  Well, now, he looks to be 230 lol.  maybe 225.

[Hulkotron]

lol @ the guy who thinks LeBron doesn't use PED

lol @ thinking the NBA would publicly announce he failed a test

[Dave D]

Perhaps it's just AIDS?

[2Thick]

lebron did weigh in at 240 entering the NBA draft.
http://www.nba.com/draft2003/profiles/JamesLeBron.html

he's been listed at 250?   he's 265 probably.  Well, now, he looks to be 230 lol.  maybe 225.

Brutal 14 inch arms. Monster 11 inch cankles. Epic 43 inch chest tapering down to 41 inch waste.

[oldtimer1]

Brutal 14 inch arms. Monster 11 inch cankles. Epic 43 inch chest tapering down to 41 inch waste.

And he has a lot more power than you will ever have. I worked with a guy that was 6'5" and 290lbs now. He played Division I basketball. He said you wouldn't believe how strong Charles Barkley was when he played against him in college.

[XFACTOR]

Wait you guys are serious? You really think Bron uses peds?

Have any of you played ball?

[Ron Jeremy]

At 265, he is physically capable to play all 5 positions. With the addition of K. Love, maybe he will stay on the perimeter and guard only perimeter players. His talent was evident in high school and I don't think he is using ped's. Still, no one is above suspicion in this day and age. If bb players are using ped's, just imagine what football players are using. I would suspect anyone over 30 (except kickers, qb's) is most definitely looking for that edge.

[visualizeperfection]

And he has a lot more power than you will ever have. I worked with a guy that was 6'5" and 290lbs now. He played Division I basketball. He said you wouldn't believe how strong Charles Barkley was when he played against him in college.

Sure you did, stud.


I'm sure you also know of a 275lb shredded monster from prison that never touched gear.

[Hulkotron]

Sure you did, stud.


I'm sure you also know of a 275lb shredded monster from prison that never touched gear.

Haha yes.

"When I was locked up..."

[2Thick]

And he has a lot more power than you will ever have. I worked with a guy that was 6'5" and 290lbs now. He played Division I basketball. He said you wouldn't believe how strong Charles Barkley was when he played against him in college.

Calm down, Tiger. It ain't that serious. Have a sandwich and a glass of milk.

[Ronnie Rep]

All of the offseason photos that appeared to show a slimmed down LeBron James were accurate, and the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar has a strict and lengthy diet to thank for it.

In an interview with CNN's Rachel Nichols that will air on Friday, James detailed his offseason weight loss, admitting: "I haven't been in this weight class." When asked to put a number on it, James said he's roughly 250 pounds, which he says is "a lot lighter than I've been playing at the last few years."

Media guides wouldn't necessarily back that up. The 2010-11 and 2013-14 Miami Heat media guides both listed James at 250 pounds, but there's nothing suggesting those are always completely accurate. The important thing is that "I feel good," in the words of James, and "that's not such a good thing for the competition."

So how'd he do it? From the interview:

The diet was strict, right?

Very strict. 67 days.

And what did you eat or not eat?

I'll tell you what I couldn't have. No carbs, no sugar, no dairy, no refined sugar. No nothing. Meat, fish, veggies, fruit.

What was the hardest thing to give up?

It was either pancakes or chocolate chip cookies and ice cream.

You can watch a four-minute clip of the interview below:

I believe 2 years ago Udonis Haslem said Lebron was 270 he saw him on the scale. I am curious to see if Lebron is quicker at a lighter weight. It may have an effect on his rebounding at a lighter weight, banging inside.

[Rudee]

Looks like he's been training calves with Wolf.