We know you're dying to see how much CrossFit athlete Rich Froning eats in one day. After all, how many calories does it take to sustain the Fittest Man in History?"

Turns out, a lot. If you're in a cut phase, you'll likely be jealous of Froning's very generous carb allowance. The athlete consumes roughly 200 to 500 grams of carbs per day, depending on his level of training.

But there was a time when Froning barely ate, because he'd have breakfast and then forget about meals until around 5 p.m.

"I found that I was under eating," he says. "I was not eating enough carbs."

To tackle his nutritional needs, Froning began intermittent fasting and uses RP Health, a nutrition coaching company. Together, they developed a personalized plan that outlines how much he should consume of each macronutrient when working out two and three times a day, as well as on active recovery days.

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Froning shared his meal plan with Men's Health, and all we can say is, be prepared for some major food envy.

Rich Froning's Meal Plan



He starts the day with a very early breakfast followed by a mid-morning snack.

Rich Froning

A typical dinner includes a mix of carbs, protein, and healthy fats.

Rich Froning

Although Froning maintains a healthy diet, he isn't that stringent.

"I have three kids, and sometimes it’s chicken nuggets [for dinner]," he says.

Rich Froning

And he does admit to another–albeit small–indulgence: Raisin Bran and Frosted Mini Wheats.

"I eat a bowl of cereal to cap off the night," he says. "That’s my dessert."

Want to follow the plan yourself to live like Froning? We don't exactly recommend it, but if you're ready to put the work in at your local box, you can check out the full schedule here:

Rich Froning

Melissa Matthews Health Writer Melissa Matthews is the Health Writer at Men's Health, covering the latest in food, nutrition, and health.

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