How Pre-Tourney Pasta Got Me Knocked Out in 2 Hands Picture this: It's the night before a big poker tournament. You're feeling ready, hyped, and inexplicably drawn to a monstrous plate of pasta like it's the Holy Grail of carb-loading. Little did I know, this seemingly benign dinner decision was about to fold my poker…

Why Breakfast Might Be the Secret Weapon of Poker Champs Have you ever considered that a full English breakfast might be the most underrated poker tactic? Yes, I'm serious. Skip the GTO strategies and card counting; scrambled eggs and bacon could be your unsung heroes at the felt. Starting Strong: The First Meal Advantage We…

Why My Snack Game is Better Than My Poker Game Let's face it: if snacking were a competitive sport, I'd be at the High Rollers table with cheese puff dust on my fingers and a cookie in hand. As it stands, I'm a middling poker player, often one card short of a full deck. But…

How My Green Smoothie Turned Into a Green Out Here’s a fun fact: you can gamble with your poker chips, or you can gamble with your nutrition. I did both. And boy, did I learn that blending kale like you’d mix a bad poker hand was a recipe for disaster. Let me take you on…

The Great Poker Detox Week: What I Learned Welcome, poker aficionados, to the jarring tale of my self-imposed poker exile—what many have dramatically dubbed "The Great Poker Detox Week." For one agonizing week, I abstained from all things poker—not even a peek at a Queen of Hearts pastry or a casual shuffle of business cards.…

Foods That Keep You Calm in All-In Situations Welcome, my fellow poker enthusiasts, to the most decisive moment in a poker game: the all-in. You've pushed your chips forward, sweat forming a dainty sheen on your forehead, and suddenly, every snack around you becomes a potential lifeline. So, before you reach for that questionable convenience…