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Cleveland Browns legend Joe Thomas is one of the greatest offensive tackles in recent NFL history.
He holds the record for most consecutive snaps played (10,363). Thomas spent his entire NFL career with the Browns, retiring in 2017. Thanks to his numerous accolades in a distinguished playing career, he's set to get a bust in Canton in his first year of eligibility.
Following his retirement, Thomas has placed a premium on his health, losing a significant amount of his trademark offensive tackle weight. He recently revealed the secret to his staggering weight loss.
In an exclusive "Dawgs By Nature" interview, Thomas said that he was eager to lose weight in retirement.
"To lose weight, you just do not eat until you feel like you are going to throw up at every meal, and suddenly, the weight falls right off," he said.
The Cleveland Browns icon also said that he started swimming regularly, working out and doing yoga. During an NFL season, he had to consume 4300 calories a day to keep the weight on. Now that he's retired, he's off that regimen and living a healthier lifestyle.
Furthermore, in an interview with GQ magazine, Thomas said that once he got his weight down by eating normally, he began focusing on what he was putting into his body. He now eats smarter, tracks his meals and understands the perfect blend of protein, carbs and fats.
Joe Thomas' Hall of Fame legacy
Joe Thomas was a member of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team. Even though Thomas didn't enjoy postseason success with the Browns, he was a significant part of why the team stayed respectable for about a decade. Thomas was selected to the NFL Pro Bowl in all but one season and holds the NFL record for consecutive snaps played.
Joe Thomas has a trophy case stacked with personal awards, including 10 Pro Bowls, six first-team All-Pro selections, and two second-team All-Pro selections during his 11 NFL seasons.
He's rightfully acclaimed as one of the most outstanding offensive linemen in NFL history, especially at the left tackle position. Joe Thomas was the epitome of durability, and he more than earned his first-ballot enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
