May 21, 2024, Thousand Oaks, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) during organized team activities at Cal Lutheran University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Puka Nacua Made Major Life Changes Following All-Pro Rookie Debut

Originally posted on Los Angeles Rams on SI
By Alex Kirschenbaum | Last updated Jun 26, 2024 11:20 AM ET

During an interview with Sarah Barshop of ESPN, standout Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua revealed that he made a massive change to his nutrition, as inspired by his workouts with fellow All-Pro pass catcher Cooper Kupp, L.A.'s Super Bowl MVP.

"My nutrition definitely did change after starting workouts [with Kupp] because I was like, 'Hey, I can't keep showing up at 6 a.m. and throwing up," Nacua said. "So I was like maybe I'll wait to eat after."

Nacua revealed that he has already lost 10 pounds since the 2023 season, and is currently playing at 210 po

"I feel like I got slimmer in my body fat and just feeling more firm in the weight I'm at," he said. "I lost a couple pounds here and there, but it feels good to see some muscles. I don't think I was fat last year, but a little more muscle definition is always nice."

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Rams on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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