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5 pro athletes who overcame childhood struggles with diet and fitness

Jackson ThompsonDec 27, 2021, 22:31 IST

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For professional athletes, physical fitness is a huge priority.
But some had to overcome weight and fitness struggles as children to get where they are now.

Tom Brady ate donuts, hot dogs, and nachos every day as a kid.

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Jerome Bettis embraced his weight to become one of the biggest running backs in NFL history.

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Pete Alonso said he was bullied for being overweight, but used it as motivation to get in shape and become an MLB All-Star.

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Caleb Swanigan weighed over 400 pounds in eighth grade, but he says a basketball coach helped change his body and life.

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Running back Rashad Jennings said football helped him get in shape.

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