How to Use Meal Prep to Reduce Pre-Tournament Stress Picture this: you're about to sit down for a 14-hour poker marathon, and your stomach is growling louder than a bear waking up from hibernation. What’s your game plan? No, not for the cards — we know you've got the skills of a cardsharp on a…

When the Dealer Told Me My Meal Plan Was Trash There I was, sitting at the Vegas Strip's least prestigious poker table (you know, the one where the chips are as greasy as the fries), when the dealer—a part-time nutritionist, apparently—decided to chime in on my meal plan. "Really? Another hot dog?" he asked, with…

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…