Is it normal to not feel hungry after a strenuous workout?

nestingdoll

I have circuit training for 40 mins and Zumba an hour later for about 50 mins, twice weekly. I eat lots of protein and leafy greens, about 1200 calories three to four hours before my workouts. However, after I workout, I don't feel hungry at all.

On the other hand, on my "off" days when I am not exercising and just relaxing around at home, I feel more hungry and eat a lot more, anywhere between 2500-3000 calories.

My question is this: Is this normal/abnormal, and why? And is this because I'm occupied with my workout activities that I don't have all the time on my hands to think about food (such as on my "off" days)?

grimm1974

That is perfectly normal.

PepperWorm

On days I exercise, I sometimes find myself ravenous. Most of the time though...I'm with you. It helps "curb" the appetite.

If I don't work out, I'm HANGRY.

dr_tina

cardio decreases my appetite greatly....however, weightlifting increases it

LaurenAOK

I'm the exact same way and I've wondered why too! I always eat a snack before my workout, but sometimes I still feel hungry and I tell myself "I can eat a big delicious meal after I work out!" But then after the workout, my appetite is completely gone. Happens every time. So weird!

vkc1978

cardio always decreases my appetite, but not my hunger... if its been a few hours ill know im hungry by how weak i am, not necessarily how loud my tummy is growling while eating itself

RunFarLiveHappy

I call my rest days Rhino rest days because I eat like a rhino. I'm always hungry after a huge workout day. This is why my rest days are more active than some people's. This way I keep my TDEE higher and still net a deficit.

TheEffort

I find myself hungrier on my rest days...part of the recovery process for me.

JTick

I am pretty much never hungry after going to the gym...the next day I am completely ravenous though.