TOM Brady has revealed his surprising Thanksgiving habit given his dedication to fitness.

The ex-quarterback, 46, adhered to an incredibly strict diet during his legendary playing career.

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Tom Brady revealed last year that he goes all in on ThanksgivingCredit: Getty

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Brady adhered to a strict diet during his playing daysCredit: Getty
And Brady still maintains his physique despite his playing days being over.

But even the seven-time Super Bowl champion has a chink in his armor when it comes to Thanksgiving food.

He made a revelation on his podcast last year when he was asked a question by Oprah Winfrey.

Oprah asked Brady what he ate on the big holiday.

And the ex-quarterback responded: “Just like everyone else, that’s the one meal where I’m like, screw it.

“Let’s go for it. And we all get to enjoy it.”

Brady stuck to a fitness regime called “The TB12 Method” to help him stay at the top of his game and play NFL into his mid-40s.

He used to indulge on avocado ice cream and added electrolytes to water.

The 46-year-old is enjoying his first Thanksgiving away from football in 23 years.

He spent the holiday in a peaceful Miami setting under clear blue skies.

Brady recently appeared on Stephen A. Smith’s podcast and slammed the quality of play in today’s NFL.

He said: “I think there’s a lot of mediocrity in today’s NFL.

“I don’t see the excellence that I saw in the past.

“I think the coaching isn’t as good as it was. I don’t think the development of young players is as good as it was.

“I don’t think the schemes are as good as they were.”