Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes finds himself in the spotlight once again, but this time, it’s not for his on-field heroics.
Rather, it’s his indulgence in sweet treats that’s caught the attention, and playful ire, of his wife Brittany Mahomes.
Brittany took to her Instagram story to call out her husband for his nightly ritual, sharing a snapshot of a miniature chocolate-dipped ice cream cone next to Mahomes’ face with a caption that read: “Anyone else eat 10 of these a night? Because he does.”
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is enjoying the offseason eating 10 ice creams a night 💀 pic.twitter.com/ANzPYdvQAT
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 26, 2024
The lighthearted banter on social media sheds light on Mahomes’ penchant for sweets, a habit that contrasts with the rigorous physical demands of being the leader of the back-to-back Super Bowl champs.
Standing at 6-foot-2 and weighing 225 pounds, Mahomes has previously sparked viral discussions about his physique, earning himself the affectionate moniker of sporting a “dad bod.”
Patrick Mahomes saw the "dad bod" memes 😭 pic.twitter.com/JZRzdHuBp0
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) January 31, 2024
In response to the playful ribbing, Mahomes embraced his image and new label…
“I have a six-pack, it’s just under the dad bod. If you feel, there might be some skin there, but then underneath that, the six-pack is there,” he said.
“You just gotta get real close and squint a little bit. I think you’ll see it.”
Peak Male Body
— Big Rob (@SlamTimeWrestle) March 11, 2024
However, Mahomes’ jovial attitude towards his physique doesn’t detract from his commitment to maintaining his physical condition.
Last week, he shared a video of an intense workout session, reassuring fans of his dedication to staying in shape during the offseason.
You know how @PatrickMahomes got a body like that?
Super Bowl parades. pic.twitter.com/MrnGKp3cjL
— RichCourter (@Rbcourter) February 2, 2024
Reflecting on his dietary habits, Mahomes disclosed in a 2018 interview with Men’s Journal that he typically consumes “four to five meals a day,” often opting for two dinners to regulate his food intake.
Mahomes on that Eddie Lacy meal plan pic.twitter.com/ZKtZX4Zs4L
— Anthony Cervino (@therealNFLguru) March 27, 2024
Despite his fondness for ice cream cones, Mahomes continues to excel on the football field. At just 28 years old, he already has three Super Bowl rings on his finger.
Considering his age and how great of a situation he’s in, many feel he has a legitimate chance to one day eclipse Tom Brady’s remarkable seven Super Bowl victories.
Of course, he has a VERY long way to go to reach that point. But it’s possible…
We snack in KC. Just like we win!
Deal with it.
— Greg Geyer (@greggeyer) March 27, 2024
As we’ve seen countless times, bodies can be quite deceiving, especially when it comes to quarterbacks.
No one is ever going to confuse Joe Montana, Ben Roethlisberger or Eli Manning with Rambo…
Eli Manning.
I’m not a huge fan or anything but any man that won 2 Super Bowls lookin like this deserves to be praised. Dad Bod took out supermodel Tom Brady…twice pic.twitter.com/KxnAmqKXpS— Coby Hughes (@Coby_Hughes) January 22, 2020
Clearly, Mahomes is doing something right. And if there’s one thing we know we don’t have to worry about when it comes to him it’s his focus and commitment to being the best he can possibly be.
In other words, he can eat 10 (or 20) ice cream cones every night if he wants – as long as he keeps playing the same way!
What are your thoughts on Mahomes’ habit and his wife’s playful jab??