Super Bowl Sunday is the day when folks consume the second highest number of calories of the year (after Thanksgiving). Luckily, taking care of yourself during the big game isn’t as hard as it seems, and it doesn’t require that you skip the activities and food that make you smile. With a tiny bit of planning, Monday will be less managing regret and more prideful recollection of your willpower. Here’s your path to success for tomorrow’s big game: Grab a workout in the morning, even if you typically do your workout in the evening. Let’s face it, once noon… Taking the first step is the most important thing you can do. For today, I want you to take a step – off the scale. Your scale is like your worst ex. It’s a liar; deceitful, manipulative and behaviorally inconsistent. It’s most dangerous characteristic? It’s intoxicating, luring you in day after day with the promise of better things to come. It’s time for you to end the dysfunctional, toxic relationship with your scale. Kick that SOB to the curb. The scale only measures weight. More times than not, weight is a poor indicator of how we feel. Medical studies are… I’ve been asked about my shopping list, so I figured I’d use today’s post to present you with my must have items. I keep all of these foods in heavy rotation and find myself upset when they are not near. All other foods I can go without for extended periods of time. I buy organic whenever possible. I’m leaving out the items that I buy for my boys; I’ll address that ball of madness at a later date. Berries. Generally, I keep strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries readily available for snacking. Greens. Kale, spinach and arugula are always part… Traveling can cause even the most dedicated, disciplined eater to stray off course. Here’s a pretty natural unfolding of events. You arrive in a foreign city, and your body’s clock is off. You’ve been stuck on an airplane and taken the strong, bold step of avoiding snacks at the airport, assuming you’ll grab a meal first thing upon arrival. But you ate breakfast at 6:00 am and the flight was delayed ninety minutes. By the time your bags arrive and you’ve groggily thrown your gear into the rental car, it’s been seven hours since you received an injection of… Workout classes blast their sound systems for a reason, folks. Music enhances your training sessions. Your favorite tunes are capable of subconsciously encouraging you to train harder and distracting you from pain. From the New York Times in 2010: Multiple experiments have found that music increases a person’s subjective sense of motivation during a workout, and also concretely affects his or her performance. I have a deep passion for all kinds of music. From Coltrane to Biggie, from Prince to John Lee Hooker, I love all genres. When I’m working out, however, I want something to draw out my physicality and push… I appreciate all the great questions. Take a look at my previous posts if you’re curious about supplements, general workout routines or how I structure my workout days. Jeremy asks, “Gabe, can you give us an example a sample one day diet outline for yourself?” Love this question. Here’s an ideal day. 6:45am: Tall glass of water with organic lemon. 7:00am: Another tall glass of water. I snack on the following as I get my boys ready for school: 7:15am-7:45am: Arugula, kale, spinach, a variety of berries, apple, beets. 8:00am: 7 whole, organic eggs scrambled with mushrooms in butter. French… Dear inquisitive and intelligent drinker, Liquor is like cheesecake – rich and delectable, an extraordinary sensory experience if the quantity and quality is spot on; downright nauseating if the quality is poor and the amount gluttonous. I can’t think of a single reason why a healthy minded and bodied adult of legal age shouldn’t enjoy these intense pleasures as part of a celebration or unwinding at the end of a long day. On the contrary, I highly encourage even the most fitness minded folks to relax and enjoy decadent foods and beverages with occasional regularity. The problems with adult…