increased hunger with exercise

sheiscute22

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions regarding the increase in hunger with consistent exercise. My appetite really increaes when I do serious movement, like running, which is what I prefer doing. I also like to walk. But wow! Do I get hungry when I finish. Is it all in my head?

Thanks for your suggestions.

Laurenloveswaffles

Eat more.

mlisa44

I have the same problem

FindingAmy77

I plan for six meals/snacks per day. usually one of these eating times corresponds with the time I am done working out. just plan ahead and have something after working out like a smoothie, oatmeal, some meat, etc

brosdontcuddle

You should eat more on workout days anyway to ensure your body still gets fed properly as your using so much energy! post workout snack definetly helps so make sure you leave some calories in your day for post workout!

SueInAz

Depending on how much you're running, it's probably completely normal. I don't actually notice an increase in hunger so much right after running but I am hungrier later in the day if I don't eat more calories. Since you're burning a few hundred calories from a longer run (approx. 100/mile) you should also eat some of those calories back during the day.

CyberEd312

You have to fuel your body, eat more food....... Best of Luck

Cryptonomnomicon

All round sensible approach to getting the most out of MFP...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

Specifically how to set up your calorie allowance...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

Concerning exercise calories...

Exercise calories

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/818082-exercise-calories-again-wtf

gypsy_spirit

All round sensible approach to getting the most out of MFP...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

Specifically how to set up your calorie allowance...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

Concerning exercise calories...

Exercise calories

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/818082-exercise-calories-again-wtf

Well, there really is nothing else to add. :drinker:

PapaChanoli

Commenting to follow...and bump.

nopotofgold

If you are running out in your neighborhood, first I would get a heart rate monitor. That way you can see how many calories you are really burning. It will help tell show you if you are hungry because you use a lot of fuel or habit. I find protein shake help curb the appetite after working out and don't add to many calories (mine is 30g of protein and 130 calories), if it is from hunger. You might also mistake thirst for hunger, so make sure you are drinking plenty of water.

shannishan05

I have the same issue. I always seem to be hungrier and able/need to consume more when I'm exercising reagularly. To combat the hunger, I try to keep a few healthy snacks on me at all times. If not, I find myself binging on fast food and other junk.

pookeyism

I am willing to guess you need hydration, and you needed it before you exercised also. Dehydration often masks itself with a feeling like hunger.

Consider finishing your exercise with a few bites of a melon, or strawberries or tomatoes, cucumber - something nourishing, low-cal and yet vital to eating well - and hydrating!

itsbasschick

when i get hungry between meals on weight/resistance training days, i eat a non-fat greek yogurt or have a scoop of protein powder between meals. when i get hungry on cardio days, i have 100 to 120 calories of a complex carb like oats, barley or a whole grain bread.

esparzateresa

I generally eat a snack such as hickory smoked tuna in the pouch from Starkist, it's only 90 calories and man does it keep hunger at bay. I eat it right out of the pouch. It keeps me satisfied for long periods of time also.

cwolfman13

when you train/workout, you have to eat more. really, it only makes sense.