Ronnie Coleman’s rendezvous with fame was a meandering journey. The former sheriff of Texas had humble beginnings. However, destiny pushed him towards the heights of achievement when he stumbled upon bodybuilding. Moreover, the Herculean mass monster balanced the demands of cop life while winning Mr. Olympia simultaneously. Such was the rigor of the G.O.A.T. of bodybuilding that he excelled in multiple fields. The King bowed down in 2007, ending an era of excellence. However, he is still widely popular, entertaining fans with glimpses of his daily routine. This time, one gets to know how his excellency eats. 

Earlier, taking to Instagram, the bodybuilding pro shared a glimpse of his delectable meal. The dish passed the champion vibe check. Let’s dig deeper. 

Ronnie Coleman has a satisfying dish

The Louisiana-born bodybuilder is more famous for his training tips and fitness content. Recently, his workout with Arnold Schwarzenegger at the mecca of bodybuilding, Gold’s Gym, went viral. However, this time, the 5-foot-11-inch veteran sportsperson updated subscribers with a drool-worthy image of his hearty meal. Happy with the dish served, Coleman wrote about his wife, “I usually don’t take pictures of food, but Susan outdid herself on this one.” 

Furthermore, he named the protein-heavy and calorie-dense dish. “These catfish and fries were cooked to perfection. What’s even better, the taste was totally off the chain. I tell you guys, ain’t nothing like a well-cooked meal,” said the satisfied King of bodybuilding, beaming with pride. Now that the bodybuilder has retired, arguably, he is allowed to enjoy deep-fried food from time to time. What’s more, it even reminded him of his mother.

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Even the image was quite enticing. The crispy catfish and fries had a generous amount of ketchup and looked nothing less than a feast. Additionally, the dish also signifies the 26 IFBB pro title winner’s winding journey to popularity. The Hall of Fame inductee had to make do with the same kind of food every night in his challenging times.

Coleman ate the same dinner for two years

Before becoming a cop in Texas, the musclebound athlete used to work for a pizza chain from 1986 to 1988. His nature of the job and meager means ensured Coleman repeated his meals. “I worked at Domino’s for two years, and that was my dinner,” informed the King in an interview earlier this year with Derek Lunsford.

Once Coleman started bodybuilding in 1989, his diet became more nutrient-dense, but he still enjoyed the occasional pizza. However, the last pizza he had was in 2007, when Coleman retired from the stage, two years after winning his 8th Mr. Olympia title. “I can’t even think about pink Dominoes pizza..completely burn myself out,” informed Coleman about his change in diet. Such glimpses into the daily lives of bodybuilders make them more relatable. And food also tells a story about the past. What is your favorite food? Let us know in the comments.

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