

Póker y Estudiar Nutrición a Distancia, con Carlos y David Gómez
86 snips Sep 16, 2025
Carlos and David Gómez, former professional poker players turned nutrition advocates, share their journey from the poker table to nutrition education. They discuss the challenging lifestyle of poker, highlighting its impact on health. The brothers provide insights on obtaining official nutrition titles and share effective study strategies. They also explore the evolving landscape of nutrition professions in Spain, emphasizing the growing need for qualified nutritionists and the importance of modernizing education in the field.
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From Engineering To Professional Poker
- Carlos and David left engineering studies and spent years as professional poker players, including living and working in England.
- Their poker success cost them health and triggered an interest in nutrition that changed their careers.
Poker Is Skill Plus Volume
- Poker rewards skill plus study: consistent winners invest hours studying opponents and strategy.
- Variance exists, so long-term volume and emotional and bankroll management matter more than single wins.
Health Toll Of Poker Routines
- Their poker schedule meant late nights, heavy screen time and long tournament sessions with minimal breaks.
- The lifestyle produced severe health problems (sleep, vision, nausea) that pushed them to stop and change direction.