Starvin Marvin Day After Workouts...
Crafty_camper123
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I'm back on the exercise bandwagon again...
When I have been working out for a while, I find that my appetite increases significantly. Especially the day after a hard workout. So far, it's been about two weeks in, and yesterday I was absolutely ravenous. Woke up pretty hungry today as well. Has anyone else experienced this while beginning an excercise regime? What kinds of foods do you try to eat while having a hungry day? Is this something that will taper off as I continue to work out??
As background if needed, I'm 5'3 Started at 155lbs & down to 147 right now. I've tried logging calories in the past, but I find it really time consuming. Especially when I cook from scratch. So, I've gone with the "Mindful Eating" approach by watching my hunger cues and stopping myself before I overeat. I do try to make sure I have protein and fiber with most of my meals in the form of meat, eggs, peanut butter and adding more veggies into my diet. My workouts have been running on the treadmill/elliptical, etc., Jillian Michael DVD's, walking and hiking. Ranging between 20min- an hour depending on what I have time for.
When I have been working out for a while, I find that my appetite increases significantly. Especially the day after a hard workout. So far, it's been about two weeks in, and yesterday I was absolutely ravenous. Woke up pretty hungry today as well. Has anyone else experienced this while beginning an excercise regime? What kinds of foods do you try to eat while having a hungry day? Is this something that will taper off as I continue to work out??
As background if needed, I'm 5'3 Started at 155lbs & down to 147 right now. I've tried logging calories in the past, but I find it really time consuming. Especially when I cook from scratch. So, I've gone with the "Mindful Eating" approach by watching my hunger cues and stopping myself before I overeat. I do try to make sure I have protein and fiber with most of my meals in the form of meat, eggs, peanut butter and adding more veggies into my diet. My workouts have been running on the treadmill/elliptical, etc., Jillian Michael DVD's, walking and hiking. Ranging between 20min- an hour depending on what I have time for.
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I used to stop at Burger King after a workout. Yea, that was bad. Now I eat a protein bar with a huge glass of water after a workout.2
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I get like this with weightlifting and swimming. Sounds like you're making some good adjustments as far as protein, fibre, and veg. Some people find that fats are very saiting. Others say carbs, particularly with heavy workouts will help fuel them. Best to play around with it some more to see what works for you. For me, it did settle down after a month or so.0
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A simple and cheap way to do what you need to do (eat protein) after a hard workout is to consume a can of tuna (in water). If you're not counting calories, you can be reasonably confident that it won't break your calorie bank.2
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nutmegoreo wrote: »I get like this with weightlifting and swimming. Sounds like you're making some good adjustments as far as protein, fibre, and veg. Some people find that fats are very saiting. Others say carbs, particularly with heavy workouts will help fuel them. Best to play around with it some more to see what works for you. For me, it did settle down after a month or so.
This makes me feel better, lol. I was kind of thinking it was all in my head. I think my mistake yesterday was waiting too long to eat, and not enough protein for b-fast.JeromeBarry1 wrote: »A simple and cheap way to do what you need to do (eat protein) after a hard workout is to consume a can of tuna (in water). If you're not counting calories, you can be reasonably confident that it won't break your calorie bank.
I usually eat dinner after words, so protein after is good to go. It's the next day especially the last two days that the hunger monster has been activated. I love tuna though I've been having a hankering for a while actually, lol.
Thanks everyone who's replied so far!0 -
Crafty_camper123 wrote: »I'm back on the exercise bandwagon again...
When I have been working out for a while, I find that my appetite increases significantly. Especially the day after a hard workout. So far, it's been about two weeks in, and yesterday I was absolutely ravenous. Woke up pretty hungry today as well. Has anyone else experienced this while beginning an excercise regime? What kinds of foods do you try to eat while having a hungry day? Is this something that will taper off as I continue to work out??
As background if needed, I'm 5'3 Started at 155lbs & down to 147 right now. I've tried logging calories in the past, but I find it really time consuming. Especially when I cook from scratch. So, I've gone with the "Mindful Eating" approach by watching my hunger cues and stopping myself before I overeat. I do try to make sure I have protein and fiber with most of my meals in the form of meat, eggs, peanut butter and adding more veggies into my diet. My workouts have been running on the treadmill/elliptical, etc., Jillian Michael DVD's, walking and hiking. Ranging between 20min- an hour depending on what I have time for.
(To 2017 Me)
I would highly reccomend counting your calories if just for a while. It will help you ensure you are actually getting enough calories, and protiens, fats, fiber, carbs etc. If you are still starving, and you look at your macros and calories, you can get a better picture about what is causing the hungries. Also there is nothing wrong with eating at maintenance for a day either. Still having a hard time with hunger after making sure protien levels are adequate, and you've been consuming enough calories? Go for a 2 week refeed and eat at maintenance. It can help reset your hunger cues and get them under control. After the refeed it will be much easier to eat your calorie goal.4 -
starting an exercise routine...continuing an exercise routine...ending an exercise routine...
working out makes me super hungry, particularly the next day...some days are worse than others...if it's bad then I try to fill up on salads or something similar with a high volume so I feel super full and get that super full satisfaction and still keep calories within goal
I also like calorie cycling specifically because it lets me eat more food some days and I have fewer days to struggle through with more limited food targets0 -
Love your self advice.
Well worth the resurrection.
It is close to what many would advise today.
Was the marvellous refeed thread around back then? I can’t remember when it was started.
Cheers, h.
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I'm starving now cos I was at the gym I'm sitting here eating pickles0
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Just eat something after you work out. Banana is good - keeps you full.0
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middlehaitch wrote: »Love your self advice.
Well worth the resurrection.
It is close to what many would advise today.
Was the marvellous refeed thread around back then? I can’t remember when it was started.
Cheers, h.
Oct 2017 is when it was made... So I was close! That was revolutionary to keeping me on target for 2018. It was one of my many "aha" moments.1 -
gillianmeek7869 wrote: »I'm starving now cos I was at the gym I'm sitting here eating pickles
mmm pickles. But perhaps throw in a bit of cottage cheese? (if you like) adds some protien, and fat, and may be more satisfying snack then pickles alone. the fat free variety offers 1/2 cup for just 90calories usually.0 -
Crafty_camper123 wrote: »Crafty_camper123 wrote: »I'm back on the exercise bandwagon again...
When I have been working out for a while, I find that my appetite increases significantly. Especially the day after a hard workout. So far, it's been about two weeks in, and yesterday I was absolutely ravenous. Woke up pretty hungry today as well. Has anyone else experienced this while beginning an excercise regime? What kinds of foods do you try to eat while having a hungry day? Is this something that will taper off as I continue to work out??
As background if needed, I'm 5'3 Started at 155lbs & down to 147 right now. I've tried logging calories in the past, but I find it really time consuming. Especially when I cook from scratch. So, I've gone with the "Mindful Eating" approach by watching my hunger cues and stopping myself before I overeat. I do try to make sure I have protein and fiber with most of my meals in the form of meat, eggs, peanut butter and adding more veggies into my diet. My workouts have been running on the treadmill/elliptical, etc., Jillian Michael DVD's, walking and hiking. Ranging between 20min- an hour depending on what I have time for.
(To 2017 Me)
I would highly reccomend counting your calories if just for a while. It will help you ensure you are actually getting enough calories, and protiens, fats, fiber, carbs etc. If you are still starving, and you look at your macros and calories, you can get a better picture about what is causing the hungries. Also there is nothing wrong with eating at maintenance for a day either. Still having a hard time with hunger after making sure protien levels are adequate, and you've been consuming enough calories? Go for a 2 week refeed and eat at maintenance. It can help reset your hunger cues and get them under control. After the refeed it will be much easier to eat your calorie goal.
Is the 2019 You eating some percentage of exercise calories back?
Unlike other sites which use TDEE calculators, MFP uses the NEAT method (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis), and as such this system is designed for exercise calories to be eaten back. However, many consider the burns given by MFP to be inflated and only eat a percentage, such as 50%, back. Others, however, are able to lose weight while eating 100% of their exercise calories.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/818082/exercise-calories-again-wtf/p1
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Oh yeah! I'm eating those puppies back!(and then some somedays, lol) I have it linked with fitbit, which gives me quite a few to eat back. So I'm trying halfish right now. Kinda depends on how I feel.0
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Never use the eat back exercise calories in your calculations. Your just loosing all the benefit of your maximum weight loss potential and slowing your overall progress.3
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Never use the eat back exercise calories in your calculations. Your just loosing all the benefit of your maximum weight loss potential and slowing your overall progress.
MFP gives one a NEAT calorie deficit, not one based on ones TDEE, and expects exercise calories to be eaten back.
Cheers, h.
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Never use the eat back exercise calories in your calculations. Your just loosing all the benefit of your maximum weight loss potential and slowing your overall progress.
If you use MFP to set your calorie goal, exercise, but don't eat back any exercise calories, you are not using MFP the way it was designed.
Unlike other sites which use TDEE calculators, MFP uses the NEAT method (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis), and as such this system is designed for exercise calories to be eaten back. However, many consider the burns given by MFP to be inflated and only eat a percentage, such as 50%, back. Others, however, are able to lose weight while eating 100% of their exercise calories.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/818082/exercise-calories-again-wtf/p1
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