Between Sets & Seconds: Recipes & Reckonings Hardcover – November 23, 2025

A CrossFit-minded cookbook. A memoir of hunger. A raw manual for rebuilding a life, one rep and one meal at a time.Between Sets & Seconds is a bold fusion of athletic discipline, emotional honesty, and modern clean cooking. Greek-American CrossFit athlete and educator Mark Mihopulos shares the foods, rituals, and moments that fueled his 80-pound transformation—and the deeper journey of reclaiming strength, identity, and presence inside his own body.Part cookbook, part narrative, part training philosophy, this book brings you into the kitchens, gyms, and quiet spaces where real change happens. From Long Island mornings to Fire Island nights, from Greek coastal flavors to high-protein recovery bowls, Mihopulos offers more than recipes—he offers a way of living with intention.Inside you’ll find:• High-protein, athlete-oriented recipes with full macro breakdowns• A clean, performance-focused approach to food that never feels restrictive• Masculine, intimate essays about identity, discipline, community, and desire• Fire-driven, Greek-influenced flavors built for strength, clarity, and everyday ritual• The “Kitchen Gym” method: how to fuel training, recovery, and longevityFrom seared halibut to late-night steak, from simple recovery bowls to feast-worthy Greek staples, the recipes in this book are crafted for athletes, creatives, and anyone determined to nourish both body and self without apology.If you’re hungry for strength, connection, and clarity—this is your book.Cook like you train. Eat with purpose. Live in the powerful seconds between who you were and who you’re becoming. Read more