You don't really want to load up a whole lot, probably anything more than four hours before the race. I needed something to make me feel full, but I certainly didn't want it to make me feel stuffed.
I have a huge appetite. I can eat enough for three people. So for me, eating small meals through the day is key. It keeps me full, at the same time it doesn't make me lethargic.
Competitive eating is something I can control. I know I can control, and if I push hard, I can win.
Pretty much all I'm doing during an eating contest is being uncomfortable and not forgetting to breathe.
I have a very pragmatic approach to diets. Ones you can't stick to don't do you any good. Some people say, 'Just eat half of what's on your plate,' but I can't do that!
So if you're rooting around for something to eat, grab an apple while you're looking, and usually by the time you're finished eating it, your hunger will have been sidelined; it's crowding out at its best!
My interesting diet tips are eat early and don't nosh between meals. I mean, I can pack it away.
I try to eat small meals throughout the day.
