The Untold Truth Of Joey Chestnut

If you consumed at least 420 hot dogs a month to train for an event in which you eat as many dogs as you possibly can in 10 minutes, you'd probably be a little nervous about your medical. A lot has been written about the dark side of competitive eating (participants have been known to develop arthritis of the jaw, and internal bleeding is a very real possibility), but Joey Chestnut doesn't lose any sleep over that. The American food star claims his body was built to eat hot dogs at lightening speed, which has drawn criticism from medical professionals. "Some doctors are very close-minded," Chestnut told GQ. "They're like, 'Oh, it's really unhealthy,' and this and that. Well, alright, I know it's not healthy. Running marathons isn't healthy."

After parting ways with several wary doctors, Chestnut came across one who actually believed that his unusual job wasn't going to kill him. "My doctor, he didn't seem at all worried about anything like that," he said, adding that his doc told him that as long as he stays away from drugs, his stomach won't rupture. "I really appreciated his confidence. A couple of times I think he could be wrong. But hopefully he's right." According to Chestnut, his go-to doctor monitors his bloods and keeps a close eye on his general health, not just his gut. "He talks about how I'm feeling and he's really happy with the way my body's working."

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