Why do you eat food?
By ctrymuziklvr
@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
United States
December 15, 2007 9:42am CST
It sounds like a silly question but it really isn't. Of course we all have to eat to survive and that's a given but everyone has different reasons as to why they eat when they do. Some people have to eat often because of medical reasons, others eat very little for weight reasons. There are people with huge appetites and they have to eat to keep their body happy and there are people like me who could go all day without eating and only eat becauses our bodies need it. I seldom if ever get hungry and when I do a couple of slices of toast takes care of it.
Do you know why you eat when you do? Do you eat 3 meals a day or are you a picker and only eat when you get hungry? Do you have medical reasons that make you eat or not eat? Which category do you fall under?
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18 responses
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Dec 07
I agree that the main reason for eating should be to refuel our bodies, ctry, but breakfast of some type is a must for me because I take medication that requires that I eat something. Other than that I only eat when I am hungry. I used to have a good appetite, but now I don't get nearly so hungry, and find that I do better eating smaller portions.
@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
• United States
16 Dec 07
I think if I got more exercise I would probably be hungry more often but I do eat very small portions of everything.
@raychill (6525)
• United States
15 Dec 07
I eat because I have to I'd say at least 96% of the time.
I eat breakfast because if I don't I'll get sick.
I don't eat lunch. I bring snacks, like string cheese or something to eat so I don't get a hunger headache, which only happens once in a while.
I eat dinner usually because I get bored. I actually have went plenty of days where I have simply forgotten to eat dinner.
So basically, I eat because I have to or if I'm bored and hungry enough.
@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
• United States
16 Dec 07
I think most of the time I eat only because I have to to. The rest of the time it's because I'm bored because like I said I'm seldom hungry.
@snakelady91 (463)
• United States
15 Dec 07
I usually only eat two meals a day. I do drink a lot of soda which is probably why I don't feel hungry a lot of the time. I eat sensibly when I do eat. Now if I could just get over my soda addiction I would be happy! lol
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@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
• United States
16 Dec 07
lol...my addiction is coffee and if I drank less of that I would eat more so I think I'll just stick with my coffee!
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
16 Dec 07
I eat food to nourish my body and keep me energized throughout the day. I am trying to lose weight so I am not eating as much as I use to. I probably eat two meals a day and drink lots of coffee and water when I can.
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@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
23 Jan 08
To celebrate! Birthdays eat cake. New job would=favorite restaurant. I usually only eat 2 meals a day. If I eat a lat breakfast then I usually skip lunch. Or if its late enough I eat lunch and skip breakfast. But not coffee. I cant skip my coffee. Doesn't feel like the day starts til I have coffee.
@jamaicanwizard70 (148)
• Pakistan
16 Dec 07
well not such silly question indeed,da first and main reason is that we eat for survival and its important to eat,i dun believe in diet's and all whats da reason to cut down your food intake,u can eat proper as much as u desire and then u can go to gym to cut down your calories,in this way u can stay smart and eat what ever u like
@bishu_sinha (1457)
• India
16 Dec 07
nice discussion.
we need food to alive us.
we get energy from food which is help to alive us.
@cheenlly (3476)
• Philippines
16 Dec 07
hehe yeah its kinda silly but i got your point. Well me i have some problems in eating as i sometimes forget to eat my meals when i'm a m busy at work. Sometimes i eat not on time and its not really good for my health but i'm trying to correct it now and maintain it. I have an ulcer so i needed to eat my meals or food on time.
@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
17 Dec 07
I love food. I eat firstly because I get hungry easily, & secondly because I love the taste of a wide variety.
I am not a picky eater. I enjoy nearly all main meals & many deserts. In fact, I enjoy food so much that I have had to cut out desert on most ocassions.
Even just eating a main meal I still gain weight, so I need to reduce my portions.
Sometimes I eat morning tea as well, it depends on how hungry I am.
@guozhenrong (76)
• China
22 Jan 08
it's self-evident that we are eat to live.food to us is like water to fish.it means ,we can't live without foods.it provides us energy with which we can study and work in order to live better.especially in the old days, we even don't have enough food and live a poor life.even in Africa nowadays.there're still many people dying of starvation everyday.but the majority of us now not only pay attention to the quntity,but also the qualty.it should be delicious and nutritious. i usually eat 3meals a day,because keeping a balanced diet is good to our health.
@bbsr13 (4196)
• India
16 Dec 07
Hello,ctrymuziklvr! two types of people are there in this earth.the first type eat to live and second live to eat.the one who eat to live get much satisfaction with what they eat and lead a lengthy healthy life and the other one eat delicious food always because they live to eat.in this life they eat and enjoy.they never get satisfaction whatever they eat and the result is sufferings and a short life span.so we should eat according to the needs of the body only.too much of anything is always bad.thank you.good luck.
@nichole1983 (1187)
• Canada
16 Dec 07
im constantly eatting i swear i eat at least 10 times a day.. i dont know what it is i love food...
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
16 Dec 07
I eat only when hungry, I eat often but not much...I am vegetarian and I love raw food. I can eat once every 3-4 hours, but sometimes when I am not hungry I can just drink a cup of tea.......
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
16 Dec 07
I eat because I am hungry.I have never listened to the " food police" for what is healthy this week and what is not.Everyone says breakfast is the most important meal of the day, well I never eat breakfast.On work days I don't eat until 5pm.And when I eat, I eat what I like. Pizza is my favorite.
@hanreq (1444)
• Philippines
16 Dec 07
you must eat the right time and 3 times a day,because its your power to live in earth.....if you don't eat,your life is very short,you can't enjoy your life without foods and water...its need your body to live a longer life.....eating is your life......its to make you happy.....we all have a favorite foods,right...?!....:)
@bing_r77 (237)
• Philippines
16 Dec 07
hmmm, i eat three meals a day.. food is necessary for a body. we will die if we dont eat. we eat when we are hungry if there's a food. it is had o skip a meal..
