Hungrier on rest days?

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WM916
WM916 Posts: 19 Member
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Hey guys! Does anyone else notice their appetite grow on rest days? I workout 5 days a week, 3-4 days of Taekwondo training and 1-2 days of running/strength training. On the days I workout, my appetite is actually not that big. On my 2 rest days...watch out! I'm genuinely hungrier. It isn't boredom or snacking.

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,682 Member
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    Rest days are when your body rebuilds. Normal.

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  • KathyApplebaum
    KathyApplebaum Posts: 188 Member
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    Good to hear. I thought I was the only one who couldn't seem to eat all the calories on a running day, but was ravenous the following day.
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
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    Nope. I am a lot less hungry on rest days. But I notice any stiffness more on rest days. But then, any cardio I do is very low intensity and doesn't affect my appetite.
  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
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    Absolutely:)
  • louubelle16
    louubelle16 Posts: 579 Member
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    I get that too. For the next few horus after a workout, I can't stomach any food at all but the next day I'm eating anything in sight!

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