Has anyone ever forgotten to eat?

[celticqt]

Or am I really losing it??? 

Yesterday I started working on this Schumann concerto and forgot to pick up my husband from work.  Today I played right through lunch and didn't realize it til my stomach started growling. 

My teacher said studying piano would change my life, but hopefully I will not turn into a forgetful ditz!  Is this normal? (whatever normal is) 

[m1469]

he he... yeah, I have done things like this.  Particularly when I was in school.  I was often showing up late to my classes because I was coming straight from my beloved practice room without a clue.  I have missed meals because of it, as well.

Anymore, however, my practises are quite planned and I set a timer for everything I do.  So, I do not lose track of time so much.  Though, sometimes I will decide to keep going and do more sessions, rather than stop for lunch.

It's how it is when one is really into anything, I suppose.


m1469 

[thalbergmad]

The hours certainly fly by when practising.

I have never forgotten to eat before, but once when engrossed with some Tausig, i forgot to go to bed.

[pianistimo]

my breakfast lunchand dinner are usually two hours behind schedule.  that's why i eat lettuce a lot throughout the day (to make up for not eating much).  lately i make meals out of those big sweet temptation trail mix containers.  i don't eat the container, but in a couple days all the nuts and m and m's are gone.  is this healthy?  i mean, to eat with lettuce?

[ada]

Forgetting to eat isn't my problem, it's forgetting to sleep. I work full time and have kids so I'm on the piano  till about midnight and back up at 5am. The time still flies.