For Alim McNeill, giving up Doritos has been the most difficult part of an intensified nutrition regimen.
During the offseason, the Detroit Lions’ second-year defensive lineman focused on his diet. He worked with nutritionist Amy Williams, wife of former Lions defensive tackle Nick Williams, on eating, hydrating and sleeping better.
On Day 2 of organized team activities, McNeill started to feel an uptick in his explosiveness and attentiveness; the product of taking his craft seriously, becoming more professional and even suppressing his junk food cravings.
“I'm not gonna lie, giving up snacks and stuff like that, late night snacks, that was kind of hard at first,” McNeill said Tuesday at Lions minicamp.