Our body is how we make our money so being healthy is the key to a long career and that’s what you want to do: play as long as possible, make as much money as you can for your family. And putting the right things in your body is what can get you through a long season. Having a chef and a person like Mary changes things. There’s really a science to it, and as an athlete, you've got to go the extra mile for yourself.

You were the performance chef to work with to get ready for Black Panther Wakanda Forever and A Quiet Place because you don't just prepare food. You dial in people so they can perform at their best because you understand the minutiae of how food fuels us. Your food tastes like intuition. It doesn't taste like a diploma. It tastes like living.

Availability is everything. People see the games, but they don’t see the work behind them. Playing all 82 games last season was a big deal for me, especially at this stage. Mary was a trusted voice when it came to my nutrition, supplementation, recovery, and daily habits. Some days we pushed, some days we pulled back, but everything was based on how my body was responding. That kind of support is what lets you stay available year after year.

I set out on a journey to not only get ripped, but to get healthier. Mary kept me on point with my diet and made sure I had all the right nutrition and energy to do what I needed. I'm doing my best to make sure I can continue to do my job at the highest level for many years to come. I love the way I look and feel. There is no secret drink or pill that’s going to get you ripped. It takes work and lots of it. Find a group that motivates you, find your goal and PUT IN THE WORK.

Mary is as passionate as I am about helping individuals reach their full potential and believes that nutrition is the foundational pillar in achieving success. Her ability to identify and curate the specific nutritional and recovery needs of her clients on a micronutrient level—then create delicious meals that help them perform at their peak—is why she is my top choice for consulting and for her contribution to The Game Plan book.