athletes

Football players are big dudes, pumping iron and pounding protein shakes to gain weight, especially "skill" position players like running backs.

And, you can't break off too many 80-yard runs if you're built like a baby elephant. Ever see a 320 pound lineman pick up a loose ball and stumble 10-yards, before being tackled by a 180 pound safety. That's why chronically chunky Tennessee Titans running back Lendale White quit drinking to cut his weight in preparation for the 2009 season.

I know, I know, the movie has been out for a year now, but Food Inc. strangely haven't opened here yet, and I'm in the mood for a movie review!

I'll never forget being an anxious 12 year old watching the '88 Olympics - the marquee event - the 100 meter dash. I cheered loudly as Ben Johnson blazed to a new world record. I also remember the shear disappointment of what ensued.

The Los Angeles Lakers are licking their chops in anticipation of the Orlando Magic coming to town for this year's NBA Finals, especially power forward Lamar Odom - but Lamar's probably busy picking bits of Gummy bears out of his teeth!

In the play-offs Lamar battled through a bad back and credits eating candy for his double-double performance in Games 5 and 6 of the Western Conference finals, helping to stomp out the Denver Nuggets.

But the dude's diet leaves a lot to be desired. You wouldn't think 12,000 calories of mayonnaise, white bread and chocolate chip pancakes would be part of an Olympian's diet.

And apparently it isn't.