Do you eat before playing poker?

ExMoroccan · Mar 1, 2022

empty stomach = 0 brain cells

thedarkman · Mar 1, 2022

karthos said:
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 · Mar 18, 2022

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 · Mar 18, 2022

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

Alaercio da Rocha · Mar 18, 2022

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 · Mar 18, 2022

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

jrgum25 · Mar 18, 2022

karthos said:
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 · Mar 18, 2022

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

unadonk · Mar 18, 2022

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

mj22 · Mar 18, 2022

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 · Mar 18, 2022

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 · Mar 18, 2022

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 · Mar 29, 2022

CaptainXL said:
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 · Mar 29, 2022

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 · Mar 29, 2022

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

Joe1 · Mar 29, 2022

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

gustavofuentes2 · Mar 29, 2022

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 · Mar 29, 2022

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 · Mar 29, 2022

krasikrisi said:
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 · Mar 29, 2022

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

KozakAlex · Mar 29, 2022

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 · Mar 29, 2022

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 · Mar 29, 2022

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

hilary antonik filho · Mar 29, 2022

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 · Mar 29, 2022

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.

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