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“People tell me if I don't eat vegetables, I'm going to get scurvy. Well, what the hell. But I was never overweight as a player. There was a clause in my contract that said I had to weigh in at 270 every Friday morning. I always made it. I'd have dinner on Monday, and then I wouldn't eat until…” quote by Art Donovan
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“People tell me if I don't eat vegetables, I'm going to get scurvy. Well, what the hell. But I was never overweight as a player. There was a clause in my contract that said I had to weigh in at 270 every Friday morning. I always made it. I'd have dinner on Monday, and then I wouldn't eat until Friday.”

Art Donovan

About This Quote

He humorously dismisses dietary advice, noting his weight was controlled by contract clauses, not nutrition.

In simple terms: He ignored nutrition but stayed fit due to strict weight rules.

Key Takeaway

Use clear goals to maintain health.

Themes

sports nutrition contractual obligations

Mood

pragmatic humorous

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • professional sports
  • personal health

Key Concepts

discipline performance metrics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance performance demands with health?
  • What alternative strategies could replace extreme dieting?
A Different Perspective

Nutrition is vital for long‑term health despite short‑term performance goals.

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