Do you eat before playing poker?

[samircyber9]

empty stomach = 0 brain cells

 

[thedarkman]

I don't know about you but, I can't eat before or while I'm playing it makes me uncomfortable.
from what I've read it's a bad idea not to. Thoughts?

I can eat any time of the day and anywhere. As I only play on-line I don't have to worry about annoying people and things like that.

 

[INISHTE]

Hi Friend.

As long as I can eat with my left hand and play with my right I'm happy XD I have to get used to it, because I usually have lunch or dinner playing, in my case it happens a lot because I usually have long poker sessions, it's the only way I make a profit, You don't always win the first time.

 

[jason2626]

It's a must can't play on a empty stomach ill even eat while I play... ohhhh yeah

 

[Alaercio da Rocha]

During my poker sessions I am not hungry. I don't know why but I don't.
I can eat before playing yes but I almost always start my games at times when I'm not hungry so I end up eating only after I stop playing.

 

[Niykk]

I am unable to play my best if hungry.
Eating before playing is something I really need to play well

 

[jrgum25]

I don't know about you but, I can't eat before or while I'm playing it makes me uncomfortable.
from what I've read it's a bad idea not to. Thoughts?

I don't play live poker but whenever I'm playing online I'm always using the breaks during tournaments to go get a snack. I think its a habit that I probably wouldn't be able to break if I play live so I guess if I'm hungry I eat just the way I am.

 

[seraxel]

Carbs could make you sleepy. Protein and veggies are the best.

 

[unadonk]

Light snacks for me. Heavy meals make for heavy head.

 

[mj22]

Not before, while I'm playing. I just enjoying it especially if the food is good and to feel like I'm doing something other than poker that doesn't require much attention to keep the session running slowly.
I mean that's why there are breaks every 55mins of the hour to use them to refresh and get energy snacks or drinks. Of course heavy food can affect the human body such like when you eat and sleep, you'll get incomprehensible dreams and maybe make you sleepy and affect your decisions. But also an empty stomach can do the same. So use light snacks or food you love will make you cheer while playing.

 

[FlushKings311]

Poker

If I'm hungry I eat. If I'm thirsty I'm drinking and I'm always thirsty. Vodka and cranberry don't play without it

 

[CaptainXL]

Before, definitely. I can’t imagine being hungry will help, though being stuffed won’t either. During, maybe I shouldn’t but I do. Mostly finger food.

 

[Kennemelo]

Before, definitely. I can’t imagine being hungry will help, though being stuffed won’t either. During, maybe I shouldn’t but I do. Mostly finger food.

what about those times when you spit out the rest of your food when you see the river that knocked you out of the tournament?

 

[amilcarjt89]

as best you like

that is optional in my house I like during the game to have a drink or two to relax and when there is rest in the game I take advantage and eat

 

[theoxy]

I dont advise you to eat a lot before the game.

 

[Joe1]

I always eat well before I start playing, because my concentration is much better that way..

 

[gustavofuentes2]

You should snack as you need it. Just do whatever makes you comfortable to get through the tournament. Smoke, dine and drink, each person is different.

 

[krasikrisi]

I play poker main night. I eat an hour before a game, taking care not to eat too much to fall asleep. I don't drink alcohol while I'm playing.

 

[mclay]

I play poker main night. I eat an hour before a game, taking care not to eat too much to fall asleep. I don't drink alcohol while I'm playing.

I do exactly the same friend, I don't like to play either hungry or drunk.:angel:

 

[Stringy]

i either eat just before / in the begining of a game or sometimes make food in the 5 min break

 

[KozakAlex]

You really need to eat before the game to have energy. I spend a lot of energy and always want to eat a lot. Even during the game I eat at least something small, like a pie.

 

[slothi]

For me it’s uncomfortable to be hungry….🥴😁….so I prefer eating before playing…..and I have to add that I often have some snacks while playing (online)……and I don’t think it influence my game in a bad way

 

[emejota23]

I prefer, eat in the breaks, if necessary, usually something light...

 

[hilary antonik filho]

I've had lunch or dinner while playing, in my case, it was normal, I just had to concentrate so I wouldn't click on the plate and pierce the mouse with the fork

 

[Gritz18]

I don't see any problem with you eating and playing at the same time, especially in online tournaments, tournaments that are usually very time consuming, and between one play and another you take a bite of a snack or a sip of your favorite drink. I often had dinner or lunch while playing, because the hourly break is too short, and you don't have time to eat. What you can't do is lose the focus of the table.