More hungry after changing my workout routine

GeauxL

I’ve recently changed my workout routine, I did cardio kettlebells & machines at the gym. Recently I’ve amped up my kettlebell routine, cardio, & switched to less reps heavier weights on the machines & some free weights. I’ve found that on days I do that, I end up being STARVING all day. Is that normal? Today is the first day I actually ate into my exercise calories but I was just too hungry. I just fixed a Greek yogurt triple berry smoothie with 1% milk & it seems to be satisfying me. What are some things you eat after a hard day of exercising that helps fight off the hunger?

DancingMoosie

Yes, it is normal. I used to eat a quest bar after lifting in the morning. I no longer feel ravenous after my workouts. It seems my body acclimates to the new exercise at some point. Don't forget to stay hydrated.

TrishSeren

Yep it's normal. Try upping your protein, that should help. I weight train 2- 3 times a week and eat 70 - 90g of protein a day.

It will balance out eventually though

middlehaitch

Make a habit of eating back your exercise calories. They are there to fuel your workout.

A lot of people think the low cals burnt through lifting are inconsequential, I found I was lethargic in everyday life, slowly losing weight (in maintenance), and not progressing in my lifts well.

Under fuelling can accelerate weight loss, it can also cause burn out, and sometimes injury.

Cheers, h.

TrishSeren

middlehaitch wrote: »

Make a habit of eating back your exercise calories. They are there to fuel your workout.

A lot of people think the low cals burnt through lifting are inconsequential, I found I was lethargic in everyday life, slowly losing weight (in maintenance), and not progressing in my lifts well.

Under fuelling can accelerate weight loss, it can also cause burn out, and sometimes injury.

Cheers, h.

Oh yeah 100% agree with this too.

apullum

GeauxL wrote: »

I’ve recently changed my workout routine, I did cardio kettlebells & machines at the gym. Recently I’ve amped up my kettlebell routine, cardio, & switched to less reps heavier weights on the machines & some free weights. I’ve found that on days I do that, I end up being STARVING all day. Is that normal? Today is the first day I actually ate into my exercise calories but I was just too hungry. I just fixed a Greek yogurt triple berry smoothie with 1% milk & it seems to be satisfying me. What are some things you eat after a hard day of exercising that helps fight off the hunger?

I eat my exercise calories. That helps keep me from being hungry. If you are not eating back at least a portion of your exercise calories, then you aren't using MFP as it was intended, and it's not surprising that you're hungry. You're creating an overly large calorie deficit that prevents you from fueling your workout properly. Depending on how you calculate your calorie burn, you should be eating at least half your exercise calories.

Beyond that, most people feel full from eating either fat, fiber, and/or protein, but the specific nutrient(s) that make you feel full vary by individual. Try eating a high-protein, high-fat, and/or high-fiber meal after your workout.

I also try not to wait long after I work out to eat. If I eat a meal right afterwards, I don't feel so ravenous later in the day, but if I wait to eat, I tend to feel hungrier later. This is also a personal preference thing that may or may not work for you.

sijomial

Today is the first day I actually ate into my exercise calories but I was just too hungry.
Good - make it a habit, it's how this site works and how it works out your calorie goal.

I just fixed a Greek yogurt triple berry smoothie with 1% milk & it seems to be satisfying me. What are some things you eat after a hard day of exercising that helps fight off the hunger?
Food, sometimes lots of food. Starchy carbs are my most satiating type of foods - YMMV.

For me different exercise triggers differing levels of hunger and often not in relation to the actual calorie burn.

• Weights - low calories/high hunger.
• Intense cardio - moderate calories/high hunger
• Long moderate cardio - high to very high calories/not much impact on hunger.