OP brings up some good points, but even after I thought about it for a while, it's still not for me. Let me explain... Breakfast alone, no problem. In fact I

OP brings up some good points, but even after I thought about it for a while, it's still not for me. Let me explain... Breakfast alone, no problem. In fact I always have breakfast at my desk while I work. But my morning work is so intense that by 11 or 12, I have to get away from my computer. Lunch with someone else is the perfect break. We talk about all kinds of things: everything except work. I can't imagine using my lunch break to do other work, no matter what it was. My afternoon is usually another strong burst and by 4 or so, I'm ready for exercise and then dinner with SO. Whether we eat at home or at a restaurant, I can't imagine missing it. Then comes visit with family and another 3 or 4 hours after that. Contrary to OP, I need meals with others to get away and recharge. My day (and my life) has many sprints, but it's the still a marathon that needs to be paced.