Following a second-place finish at the 2025 Detroit Pro, Dutch bodybuilder Wesley Vissers turned the page on the competitive season with a massive cheat day — one that totaled an eye-popping 11,000 calories. The purpose? Resetting his body and mindset for an intensive offseason “growth season.”
“I’m not trying to stay shredded for Instagram anymore,” Vissers said. “We’re going to be bodybuilders again, and that means eating big to get big.”
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Strategic Rebound After Skipping Olympia 2025
The move to step away from shows for the rest of the year came after Vissers narrowly missed the top spot at both the Arnold Classic — where he lost to Mike Sommerfeld — and Detroit Pro. Rather than push through the season, he made the calculated decision to prioritize recovery, focus on weak points, and return more dominant in 2026.
“Taking this year allows me to reset. I want to grow stronger, structurally better, and come back with a complete package,” he shared.
A Cheat Day Made for Growth
To mark the start of this recovery-led training block, Vissers ate his way through a day that included donuts, pancakes, Turkish cuisine, and even Dairy Queen — racking up more than 11,000 calories.
By the end of the day, he gained 8 kilograms (17.6 pounds), moving from a dry, stage-ready 116.7 kilograms (257.3 pounds) to 123.7 kilograms (272.7 pounds). Most of that weight, he said, was water.
> “It’s so easy to overeat on fast food… calories add up fast because it’s cheap and convenient.”
Here’s a Look at Vissers’ Full-Day Feast
🍩 Breakfast (Rounds 1 & 2 + Dessert)
- Honey Glazed Donut
- Buttercream-Filled Donut
- Chocolate Donut
- Dutch Crown Donut
- Mini Cinnabon
- Cinnamon Beignets
- Slider Buns
- French Fries
- Coffee (2 cups)
- Pancake trio: Cinnamon Glazed, Apple Crumble, Nutella Banana
🍽️ Lunch (Turkish Meal)
- Balloon Bread and Dips (hummus, tahini, baba ganoush)
- Half a Chicken
- Grilled Vegetables
- Golden Rice
🍔 Dinner (Dairy Queen)
- Cheeseburger
- Oreo Fudge Brownie Blizzard
Despite hitting nearly 2,000 calories at Dairy Queen alone, Wesley admitted he could have kept eating.
> “I felt fuller before going to Dairy Queen than after… I ate almost 2,000 calories there and still had room.”
The Purpose Behind the Plate
While an 11,000-calorie day might look excessive, for elite competitors like Vissers, post-competition refeeding can be strategic. After weeks of extreme dieting, the body is depleted in glycogen, fluid, and fat. A high-calorie refeeds helps restore hormonal balance and kickstart anabolic processes.
“Going from peeled to full is part of the process. You can’t grow in a deficit,” said Vissers. “This was also a mental reset.”
A Reality Check About Fast Food
Beyond the fun, Vissers also used this cheat day to comment on calorie density and the risk of mindless eating.
> “It’s cheap, it’s delicious, and you don’t even notice how many calories you had. That’s the trap.”
What’s Next for Wesley Vissers?
Vissers won’t be competing again until 2026, making this growth season critical. With a full year to build size, improve symmetry, and add muscle to his classic frame, fans are already speculating that this could be Vissers’ breakout year.
His current approach includes:
- High-calorie rebound phase to restore energy reserves
- Customized hypertrophy program focused on improving lagging muscle groups
- Nutrient-dense eating post-cheat day to build lean mass sustainably
Lessons for Everyday Lifters
While this level of calorie intake isn’t suitable for most, there are key takeaways for general gym-goers:
- Don’t fear calories during muscle-building phases — food is your fuel.
- Track your intake carefully during refeeds to stay intentional.
- Prioritize quality food after a cheat day to avoid slipping into bad habits.
- Watch water weight fluctuations — short-term gain doesn’t mean long-term fat gain.
Wrapping Up: Full Cheat Day Video & More
Wesley Vissers documented the entire eating spree on his YouTube and Instagram, giving fans a glimpse at the behind-the-scenes of elite-level refeeding.
With smart planning and strategic eating, the Dutch Classic Physique standout is taking his shot at becoming one of the all-time greats — and it all starts with the offseason.
