Nobody under the age of 18 should try competitive eating. The Major League Eating Federation now recommends that all individuals refrain from training at home. The organization also only endorses competitions that arrange for medical staff to be present in order to ensure participants’ safety. [2] X Research source
Many competitions require that you to pay in advance to register, so make sure to have a credit card or other online form of payment ready.
The competitive eater Bob Shouldn’t chews up to 25 pieces at a time. [5] X Research source
It’s essential that you work with you physician to ensure that you increase your water intake safely. If you drink water too fast, you risk throwing off your electrolyte balance, which could cause you to get dizzy, loose consciousness, or even go into shock. [6] X Research source
It’s also important to share this information with your physician to ensure that you are not consuming too much of a given food group. Too much sugary watermelon, for instance, could have health consequences. You’ll also need your doctor’s supervision to make sure that you maintain the correct food to water balance, as this can also impact your electrolyte levels and overall health. [7] X Research source
If you find yourself gagging a lot, try breathing through your nose as you swallow. [8] X Research source
Breaking hot dogs and buns in half before eating them Eating the protein first Dipping hot dog buns in water before eating them Rolling the bun up into a small ball before eating Varying your bite size Changing your posture by standing up or rocking back and forth[10] X Research source
When watching the video, you may observe that you always grab the hot dogs with your right hand. If this is true, move the hot dogs to the right side of the table to cut down on reach time.
Ideally, you want to hold your last practice competition 32 hours before your competition starts or no sooner than 18 hours before it begins. [12] X Research source
Many leading competitors fast a few days before their competition, relying only on water.
Some competitors even douse themselves in ice water right before the competition starts.
