Do you have the habit of Eating snacks when using the computer/mylotting?

@kens425 (436)
Spain
October 30, 2008 10:07pm CST
I use the computer everyday, at home, work, and even for pleasure. Sometimes i stay in front of the computer for long hours so I have developed the habit of eating snacks when i surf the web or enconding something, or even when designing or drawing , just like watching the movies or tv, it is a form of stimulant for me to think better. Of course most food i eat are those that are dry, and my drink always have a cover and straw. Im just thinking, is this bad? Am I the only one doing it? Do you do this also?
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@Timothy31 (649)
• United States
31 Oct 08
I don't know if its bad or not but you aren't the only one. I constantly eat and drink while i am at the computer.
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• United States
3 Nov 08
Exactly or we just don't want to get off the computer to eat.
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@kens425 (436)
• Spain
3 Nov 08
We all have to eat, but sometimes we cannot leave our work, so Multi task :)
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• Philippines
31 Oct 08
I do that too, usually when I'm really hungry and I'm doing something that I can't leave like doing some works. Sometimes as well, I eat when I feel like stressed over something that I'm doing in the computer, just to boost my energy. But I did that only when I'm too busy and too hungry, since some said it was unhealthy and not good to eat while using computer, since keyboard said to be one of the dirtiest equipment. But despite knowing that, I still can't help myself to eat snacks while I'm using computer.
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@kens425 (436)
• Spain
3 Nov 08
Well for me, the keyboards i use are frequently cleaned, i do the cleaning myself most of the time. besides the food will not come into contact with the keyboard :)
@pryce_mbg (716)
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
i do because i always feel hungry most of the time. lol I always want something to eat whenever i use the computer or do mylotting. I love to have some snacks with me so as not to get bored. i think you're not just the only ones doing this. lots of people are doing this also. happy mylotting!
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@kens425 (436)
• Spain
3 Nov 08
You look slim in your picture, well maybe you're like me, even though i eat a lot, i dont get fat, my body has a fast rate of metabolism. So snacks are also a form of entertainment for you? Well munching something always keep us awake. :) Happy posting
@celticeagle (157572)
• Boise, Idaho
31 Oct 08
Yes, I do snack but is most always healthy and not alot. Like an apple or some fruit or dry cereal. Trying to lose 100 pounds in six months. What a feet if I can do it!
@kens425 (436)
• Spain
3 Nov 08
well as for your case, eating in front of the computer will not do any good in your weight loss since being infront of the computer is not a good way of burning calories. more exercise will help
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
Yup it will always be a habit,can't do anything online or mylot if stomach is empty. And match it with some cola or coffee too.
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@kens425 (436)
• Spain
3 Nov 08
cola and coffee contains caffeine, it is a stimulant. well for me i couple it with juice and bottled iced tea, but sometimes i also do cola. I dont drink coffee too much because i dont have much love for hot drinks, i want my drinks cold when in front of the computer. happy posting:)
@brando10 (174)
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
I always have something by my side when I'm in front of the computer. I also have snacks and beverages. I do have an idea, I think I'll put a mini fridge beside me so I would not go downstairs anymore.
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@kens425 (436)
• Spain
3 Nov 08
hey thats a great Idea, getting the food is a delay in computing. i think i'll try that too
@lexus54 (3572)
• Singapore
31 Oct 08
I am actually not a snack person, and I read that it is not very advisable to eat or drink in front of your computer, whether at home or at work, because anything can spill into your keyboard and damage it. But these days, I work from home and I spend long hours in front of my PC from morning till night. So sometimes I need to snack a little in between my main meals because my stomach's growling. Still I try not to get too close to the PC when I am snacking, just to be on the safe side, and when I drink anything I try and put the cup behind me where there is a table, away from the PC. Like you, it is always good to take some simple precautions if you need to snack while working with your PC.
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@kens425 (436)
• Spain
3 Nov 08
Well simple precautions give great results, people like us who work long hours in front of the computer needs to eat, thats why snacking is the best way to keep us heathy while being efficient in our work
@walijo2008 (4644)
• United States
31 Oct 08
The only time I snack is when I'm watching tv, and I'll snack too much. If I'm on the computer time goes fast, and I'll forget to eat, before I know it, its 1 or 2:00 in the afternoon and I haven't had breakfast or lunch, so either way its not good.
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
31 Oct 08
I like to have coffee or tea while browsing and some light snack with it, may be a biscuit ..otherwise i don't much care for snacks
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@maroseqf (3657)
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
it is really fun participating in the different discussions here in mylot. having some snacks while doing it adds to the fun. i really love having snacks while doing enjoyable things like this but i have to control myself since i have to go on a diet. i am pregnant and it is also 2 weeks before i give birth.
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@kens425 (436)
• Spain
3 Nov 08
Hey there, Congratulations to you for your Baby, aside from the fun, this snacking thing prevents us from having ulcerations in our stomach linings, snacks also keep us alert especially those with sugars, however we have the tendency to become obese if not controlled.
@emojboy (632)
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
Yes, I do it more often when taking breakfast and dinner. I do it because I love it multi-tasking . Lolz. Can't stay far away from my computer because I am always busy when hands are on the keyboard.
@kens425 (436)
• Spain
3 Nov 08
hey there, so you start from breakfast to dinner, well make sure you have another table for your food, when i do that i usually have a small table beside me where i place my food. but when i'm gaming, i dont snack, i cant concentrate on the game with food around.
@wafujay (115)
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
i do that too. i usually eat snack while using the computer. i just have to make sure not to scatter my snack or spill my drink on the pc. that would be bad. the good thing is i always clean my keyboard before using my pc every day.
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@kens425 (436)
• Spain
1 Nov 08
it's nice to know i'm not alone in doing it. keeping the keyboard clean is always my next move after this
• China
1 Nov 08
It is not a good idea to have snacks when using the computer. First, always have snacks is not good for your stomach. The snacks make the stomach working all the time. Second, the keyboard is not that clean, so as your hands, unless eating without hands.
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• Philippines
1 Nov 08
Eating snacks is good but it only becomes a problem when you eat too much. Proper diet must be maintained to promote healthy body and lifestyle. It is hard to manage but it is the best way to live longer. I also eat snacks but in very small amounts only. But still I develop fats in my belly because most of the time I spend it sitting in front of my computer. Eating for me is a big problem especially when Im eating too much. It is easy to gain weight but it is really hard to lose weight.
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@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
31 Oct 08
i am usually in front of the computer when i am eating. (i think of it as multi tasking) :-) i find i can eat just as well there as any where else. i am usually eating my breakfast while on mylot and then by lunch time, i am still on the computer and supper is eaten with my family when they get home from their work or school.
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@lilybug (21107)
• United States
31 Oct 08
I do find myself snacking a lot of the times that I am myLotting. If I am not eating something I at least have something to drink sitting next to me.
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@samijo719 (1052)
• United States
31 Oct 08
I usually don't eat many snacks. When I do eat snacks it tends to be when I'm watching a movie/tv. I will lay on the couch and relax and just munch on a good snack. But usually not while on the computer.
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@gracie04 (4549)
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
yeah.. i love eating some snack while using my laptop.. but i make sure not to scatter the food or spill my drink.. you know, eating makes me awake while doing some stuff at night..
@23uday (2997)
• India
31 Oct 08
Hello frnds, I will be a habbit of eating snacks sitting in front of computer.I will always eat snacks before sitting in front of computer.For me it will be a time pass to eat a snacks simultaneously browsing the internet.Iam habbit of eating snacks before sitting in front of computer.
• United States
31 Oct 08
yea im doing that right now lol i went trick or treating yestarday and i got a lot of candy so imma dispose of it soon:)
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