Real Life Diet
What the fittest people eat.
The Real-Life Diet of Barry’s CEO Joey Gonzalez, Who Does 200 Minutes of Cardio and 500 Minutes of Strength Training a Week
A 40-gram protein shake before and after he works out, breakfast with his kids each morning, and candy at the movies. Here's how the Barry's CEO eats.
The Real Life Diet of Idris Elba, Who Only Drinks Decaf
At 51, Elba “knows what feels good," which is why he's on a high-protein diet, avoids caffeine, and practices breathwork to chill out his nervous system.
The Real-Life Diet of Cleveland Browns Defensive End Myles Garrett, Who Pulls Out the Stops for Cheat Breakfasts
“Most people know what they’re supposed to eat and in what volume … Of course, you have some days where you have to treat yourself.”
The Real-Life Diet of Eric Nam, Who Will Make an Exception for Nashville Hot Chicken
The K-Pop star told GQ about working with Jeremy Lin's trainer, making his mental health a priority, and cutting out alcohol on tour.
The Real-Life Diet of Chicago Bulls Center Andre Drummond, Who Misses His High School’s Curly Fries
The Chicago Bulls veteran broke down how the league’s approach to diet and nutrition has changed during his career.
The Real-Life Diet of Cody Ko, Whose Favorite Meal Is Chicken and Waffles
Ahead of his first New York City Marathon, GQ caught up with the YouTuber about what running has in common with taking molly, cheat meals at Raising Cane's, and embracing the pain when racing hard.
The Real-Life Diet of Chris Stang, Co-Founder of The Infatuation
Stang caught up with GQ about where chefs eat after they get off work, why TikTok is changing dining, and how running marathons became his antidote for the unhealthier aspects of reviewing restaurants for a living.
The Real-Life Diet of 49ers Tight End George Kittle, Who Has a Complicated Relationship with Meat
GQ talked to Kittle about about veganism, stem cells, and the humble PB and J.
The Real-Life Diet of Jan Frodeno, the Greatest Triathlete of All Time
GQ talked to Frodeno about how he makes his pre-race overnight oats, eating enough to get stares in buffet lines, and winding down with a beer.
The Real-Life Diet of Comedian Chris Distefano, Who Only Eats Sweets on Saturday
Distefano told GQ about replacing social media with meditation, his intermittent fasting app of choice, and getting told he had a “leading man face and best friend body.”
The Real Life Diet of Gerry Turner, the “Golden Bachelor,” Who Plays Nine Hours of Pickleball a Week
ABC's first septuagenarian bachelor told GQ about long walks, Grape Nuts, and how he coped with the isolation of filming reality TV.
The Real-Life Diet of Jalen Hurts, Who Had to Cut Back On His Grandmother's Cooking
The Eagles quarterback caught up with GQ about crawfish boils, and his favorite Philadelphia restaurants, and the importance of good sleep after a big game.
The Real-Life Diet of Kevin Hart, Who Eats Vegetarian Every Other Week
The comedian told GQ about protein shakes, naps, and making a tequila you can shoot back without a grimace.
The Real-Life Diet of Simu Liu, Who Says He's “Relatively Undisciplined”
Liu talked to GQ about why he prefers playing sports to working out, the upsides to intermittent fasting, and the big role that KFC played in his life.
The Real-Life Diet of Francis Tiafoe, Who Is Keeping His Phone on Airplane Mode
The American tennis phenom talked to GQ about why sleep is the most important component of recovery, living on room service, and track workouts that “take your soul.”
The Real-Life Diet of Bryan Danielson, Who Has Mastered the Vegan Protein Shake
The professional wrestling veteran caught up with GQ about his (mostly) plant-based diet, how he's learned to take care of his body, and his lessons for the next generation of wrestlers.
The Real-Life Diet of 100-Meter World Champion Fred Kerley, Who Works In His Garden for a Mental Break
Just before attempting to defend his title, the American sprinter caught up with GQ about skipping breakfast, Sour Patch Kids, and his chances at breaking Usain Bolt's world record.
The Real-Life Diet of Randall Park, Who Will Wake Up at 4 A.M. to Run If That's What It Takes
Ahead of his directorial debut, Park caught up with GQ about his wellness plan for his fifties.
The Real-Life Diet of Rob Thomas, Who Started Working Out—and Going to Therapy—in His 40s
The Matchbox Twenty frontman and “Smooth” singer caught up with GQ about maintaining his circadian rhythm on tour, the time his therapist fell asleep on him, and fighting to get down to one cigarette a day.
The Real-Life Diet of Method Man, Who Is a Regular at the Staten Island Chick-Fil-A
GQ caught up with the actor and Wu-Tang Clan member about counting macros, the problem with getting “toned” in the gym, and the leg day routine that helps him avoid “Johnny Bravo” body.
The Real-Life Diet of Desmond Chiam, Who Will Eat Anything When He’s Bulking
The actor caught up with GQ about partying as cardio, playing pickleball against an Olympian, and window shopping on Goldbelly.
The Real-Life Diet of Warrior star Andrew Koji, Who Skips the Sauce
The actor and martial artist talked to GQ about how he got buff for his breakout role.
The Real-Life Diet of Josh Groban, Who Has Learned How to Eat a Late Post-Show Dinner and Still Sleep Well
The baritone caught up with GQ about the mental health benefits of even a light workout, singing about cooking and eating people in Sweeney Todd, and the power of daily physical therapy.
The Real-Life Diet of Longevity Expert David Sinclair, Who Says Even One Glass of Wine Can Hold You Back
GQ caught up with the Harvard scientist, who says “no” to sugar, alcohol, and meat—and “yes” to polyphenols.
The Real-Life Diet of Trainer Akin Akman, Who Went Through a "12 Eggs Every Day" Phase
The AARMY group fitness CEO and co-founder told GQ about growing up in the IMG tennis academy, his days as a scrappy freelance trainer, and building a big brand while still teaching a full slate of classes.
The Real-Life Diet of Eric André, Who Counted Calories to Lose 40 Pounds
The comedian caught up with GQ about eating clean, finding balance, and why it's more important to get sleep than work out.
The Real-Life Diet of Bretman Rock, Who Deadlifted 405 Pounds In a Skirt
The internet star caught up with GQ about running, lifting, ice baths, and how he eats enough to keep the weight on.
The Real-Life Diet of Mark Wahlberg, Who Gave Up His Own Tequila Brand for Lent
The actor told GQ about his insanely large breakfasts, waking up at 4 A.M., and getting outworked by Halle Berry in the gym.
The Real-Life Diet of Pro Skateboarder Paul Rodriguez, Who Installed a Wellness Room In His Private Skatepark
P-Rod chatted with GQ about traveling the world to skate (and eat), how skateboarding is (and isn't) a sport, and the physical work he's doing to extend his career.
The Real-Life Diet of Anderson .Paak, Who Fasts Until 2 P.M. Daily
The musician caught up with GQ about fine-tuning his tour routine, growing up on ice cream, and carrying around a gallon jug of water.