Ric Flair was one of the most renowned personalities in WWE history. Known for his larger-than-life presence, Flair enthralled fans with his in-ring skills and captivating promos. However, behind the scenes, his dietary habits were far from ideal. But the ‘Nature Boy’ has made many big changes in his diet past few years. And the legendary wrestler recently revealed the source of his motivation to bring such changes. The 74-year-old WWE veteran recently appeared for an interview with Men’s Health YouTube channel And shed some light on his current fitness routine. RIC FLAIR GOT A WAKE-UP CALL IN 2017 Flair revealed that it was only after a near-death experience in 2017 that when he decided to make a dramatic change in his lifestyle and adopted a strict and healthy diet regimen. He said that in 2017, while on a trip to Texas, he was drinking before blacking out. The next thing Flair remembered was waking up 32 days later in a hospital bed. The Nature boy revealed that he had a ruptured intestine that had led to a severe infection. He spent 11 days in a coma, fighting for his life. Flair recounted undergoing multiple surgeries to treat his condition and during his harrowing ordeal. This came as a wake-up call for him to confront his unhealthy lifestyle choices. Bodybuilding Icon to Question His Devotion Towards Fitness: “Makes Me Feel…” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-wwe-news-despite-carrying-a-jacked-physique-dwayne-johnson-leads-bodybuilding-icon-to-question-his-devotion-towards-fitness-makes-me-feel/] The former WWE champion Revealed that he is now much more watchful about his diet. One of the major adjustments Flair made to his diet was avoiding spicy food. “As a result of my surgeries, I am very watchful of what I eat. Spicy food will kill me”, he added. This change was necessitated by the delicate state of his digestive system following the surgeries. However, his diet looked much different [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-ric-flair-after-a-near-death-experience-in-2017-is-on-his-best-diet-at-age-73/] when he was competing. FLAIR’S INSANE DIET DURING HIS CAREER During his heydays, Flair used to consume a massive amount of carbohydrates to fuel his intense workouts and bodybuilding regime [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/]. His diet was structured around the principle of consuming an equal number of grams of protein as his body weight. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/012_Ric-Flair-07-bb498421ccc5b9447955dc1e3129fcd7.jpeg] Flair’s daily diet consisted of colossal portions of protein-rich foods. One of his go-to meals was 20 chicken breasts per day. Additionally, he consumed around 2 dozen eggs, blended together to fulfill his protein intake. Overall, Flair’s approach is a testament to the fact that one should bring changes in the plans according to the situation. WATCH THIS STORY: The Most Extreme Moments in WWE Monday Night Raw History! [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/wwe-news-the-most-extreme-moments-in-wwe-monday-night-raw-history-john-cena-triple-h-edge-chris-jericho-braun-strowman-big-show-jeff-hardy-mick-foley/] 

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Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest.

[caption id="attachment_1155128" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1155128 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-3238896.jpg" alt="Arnold Schwarzenegger" width="1920" height="1278" /> circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>History of bodybuilding</h2>
Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/bodybuilding" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contest</a> in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed "The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World." Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1081968 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/lou-ferrigno-arnold-schwarzenegger.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
<h2>Mr. Olympia contest</h2>
The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu.
<h2>Famous bodybuilders</h2>
There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Arnold Schwarzenegger: </strong></li>
</ul>
The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Ronnie Coleman:</strong></li>
</ul>
Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.

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<ul>
 	<li><strong>Lee Haney:</strong></li>
</ul>
Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances.

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Bodybuilding

Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest. circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) History of bodybuilding Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first contest in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed &#8220;The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World.&#8221; Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest. Mr. Olympia contest The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu. Famous bodybuilders There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies. Arnold Schwarzenegger:  The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics. Ronnie Coleman: Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.  Lee Haney: Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances. &nbsp;

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