Jalin Hyatt has a problem that many of us would love to have: the second-year receiver struggles to keep weight on. But while a lot of us wouldn’t consider that an issue at all, it is for an NFL player trying to withstand the rigors of a 17-game season.
Hyatt, a New York Giants receiver who checks in at 6-foot and 185 pounds, worked diligently to gain weight this offseason in preparation for his second NFL season. A kid’s snack, Hyatt said, has been a part of his weight gain plan this offseason.
“It’s definitely hard for myself (to gain weight),” Hyatt recently said on Giants Huddle. “Some guys, it’s easier for them to gain weight or gain muscle. For myself, it’s harder. I burn a lot of calories quick. I’m just one of those guys that’s got to just keep eating.
“PB&J’s was one of my biggest things, because you want to eat your full meal,” Hyatt continued. “You don’t want to eat a little bit and drink a protein shake. Then you’re not really getting anything. So, for myself, finishing, completing your full meals, and then, an hour later or 30 minutes later, that’s when you put in an Uncrustables or a PB&J or a little protein shake.”
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-07-02 23:06:58
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