The NFL season ended last night with the Pittsburgh Steelers winning the Super Bowl XLIII over the Cardinals, 27-23. Once the season ends, the players clean out their lockers, pack their bags, and head to their hometowns. The Ravens players cleaned out their lockers a couple of weeks ago. This is the time of year when the guys take some vacation and relax with their families. Some players also may have surgeries or may be rehabbing injuries that occurred during the season.
The offseason is a time for them to recuperate, heal, and strengthen their bodies, as they start to think about the next season. The Ravens players take a break from the rigorous exercise and practices for a few weeks, which help their bodies mend. Since the Baltimore Ravens players are not working out as often, they need to be careful to maintain their healthy weight. Many of the players cut back on how much they are eating in order to prevent extra weight gain.
Some of the eating rules they have when they are not exercising may be useful for you to maintain your weight. Here they are:
- Do not take second helpings at meals.
- Drink more water then juice, soft drinks, or sports drinks.
- Avoid fried foods.
- Limit the extra butter and margarine on potatoes, noodles, and toast.
- Eat less than 3 sweets a week.
Enjoy and relax if you are in your off season, but try to eat healthy and maintain a healthy weight.
