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does eating while you play make you play worse?

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  1. periferel periferel is offline

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    Aug 13th, 2008 (8/13/2008 3:41pm)

    ive noticed that when i eat while im playing my mind kind of wanders for a while. for some reason eating candy or anything sweet really messes up my game. i play a lot less patiently, its totally noticeable and happens every time pretty much. i actually dont eat while im playing and generally play much better that way then eat after the game(s). it kind of sucks because i mainly play mts which means i wont eat for hours even when im hungry sometimes. does anyone else have the same problem?
     
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    Aug 13th, 2008 (8/13/2008 3:42pm) in reply to periferel

    no
     
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    Aug 13th, 2008 (8/13/2008 3:44pm) in reply to lockdownpokah

    Better. For me, I play better when fueldd before and during my play including lits of hydration. Nothing worse then realize you are donking because your energy level is bonking!
     
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    Aug 13th, 2008 (8/13/2008 3:45pm) in reply to lockdownpokah

    lololol this thread is awesome

    it 100% for sure makes you play differently. I might fold some hands I could potentially play cause Id rather keep eating, or I play a hand much slower/faster. But chemically, no, I hope you were joking about that.
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    Aug 13th, 2008 (8/13/2008 4:06pm) in reply to Geihh

    So eating doesn't raise blood/sugar, therefore there is no "chemical" difference... I really hope you were joking about eating not affecting mood/etc.

    LOL at how eating changes the way you play
     
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    Aug 13th, 2008 (8/13/2008 4:08pm) in reply to periferel

    food definitely affects your game in live poker...

    I stay hungry during live tourneys, I think it keeps me focused and alert... I noticed when I get full I get satisfied and sometimes tired or complacent, so I don't eat until the day is over... if it's a really long day I will snack a few times on jerky, pretzels or nuts or something like that, but never a meal...

    playing online I don't seem to notice really, I just eat when I'm hungry...
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    Aug 13th, 2008 (8/13/2008 4:13pm) in reply to TheWacoKidd

    In general when I'm eating healthy I play my best poker. I think it has to do with discipline more than anything else. When I'm splurging on junk food I'm much more likely to say fk it and shove some king high flush draw than make the disciplined lay down I should make.
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    Aug 13th, 2008 (8/13/2008 4:22pm) in reply to EddieO

    maybe its time to eat that brocolli thats been sitting in my fridge for the last year ftw..
     
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