How do you suppress post-workout appetite?

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  • postrockandcats
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    It's funny, I don't get hungry right after a workout, it's the next morning! I'm transitioning to a vegetarian lifestyle and I swear I would rush tackle a cow for some beef the morning after a workout, I'm so hungry HAHA.

    I drink a protein shake after a workout to regain some calories and protein, though.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    You are supposed to eat after working out.
    Just keep fats low since it doesnt help with recovery.

    High protein and starchy carbs go a long way after a workout.
  • 916lude
    916lude Posts: 305
    Protein for me. Shakes are a quick way to get something after your workout. But for me the protein helps keep me from getting hungry for a while
  • johnsonjohn
    johnsonjohn Posts: 6
    bump, for later. would like to keep up with this one
  • markymarrkk
    markymarrkk Posts: 495 Member
    I allocate a decent amount of Calories for my after work out meal, which also happens to be Dinner, I don't suppress it but I also don't over do it... usually consume around 500 cals after a workout at least 30 grams of protein. and another protein shake before sleep. so I usually have about 700 calories waiting for me in the evening
  • DanaDark
    DanaDark Posts: 2,187 Member
    I have the opposite problem, after exercising, I just simply am not hungry at all and have a hard time even swallowing food. But, I try to ensure I make a few egg whites to eat after a work out so I have something.

    MY brain is what makes the choices, not my feelings. So, I know it needs fuel and I tell the body to obey!
  • NZhellkat
    NZhellkat Posts: 355 Member
    I take on fluid, usually water, as I train. And I usually plan my exercise to be before a meal so that I can eat after. Almonds are a real good way to stave off hunger pains and I use the Danno Danimal Smoothies on the days where my meal is still a couple of hours away. Feed your hunger otherwise you teach your body to horde fat, but just have your snacks planned out before hand. MFP has taught me to be wiser about my food choices.
  • waffleflavoredtea
    waffleflavoredtea Posts: 235 Member
    A post workout really thick protein shake is my favorite for satisfying me, plus it's cold so it cools me down and energizes me :)
    Go for something low cal and bulky like shakes, egg white omlets, veggies, etc. Also drinking a couple iced coffees with a splash of almond of skim milk and some sugar free syrup afterwards should really help to satisfy any emotional "I need a reward" cravings. :P
  • davidr730
    davidr730 Posts: 126 Member
    Post workout is the BEST time to eat. Just eat slowly to prevent overeating.
  • DiannaMoorer
    DiannaMoorer Posts: 783 Member
    I suppress mine with food! :happy: If I'm hungry I eat. But something healthy. It'll keep that ole metabolism up.
  • SouthernCountryGirl
    SouthernCountryGirl Posts: 195 Member
    Water, water, water and I love my protein shakes afterwards, keeps me fuller longer
  • erikapereira
    erikapereira Posts: 196
    I usually have a protein shake with fruits inside. This is very fullfilling, tasty and good for my muscles.
  • ShaunaLaNee
    ShaunaLaNee Posts: 188 Member
    This drives me insane, I get a awesome work out in, feel amazing, come home and am starving!!! What has helped me is eating half my breakfast before my work out and the other half when I get home.... kind of crazy I know but it's worked for me:)
  • longwood160
    longwood160 Posts: 1
    drink a tall glass of water post work out.. and eat slowly. after a few days of this habbit your body will be able to tell you when your no longer hungry.
  • angryyrobot
    angryyrobot Posts: 21 Member
    A post workout really thick protein shake is my favorite for satisfying me, plus it's cold so it cools me down and energizes me :)
    Go for something low cal and bulky like shakes, egg white omlets, veggies, etc. Also drinking a couple iced coffees with a splash of almond of skim milk and some sugar free syrup afterwards should really help to satisfy any emotional "I need a reward" cravings. :P

    thank you!
  • Rinkermann
    Rinkermann Posts: 108 Member
    i often eat a 250-300 calorie chocolate bar after going to the gym. some people tell me it defeats the purpose of working out, but i disagree because i eat 1600 calories a day whether i work out or not. what difference does it make if i use 300 of those calories on a post-workout chocolate bar so long as i stay within the numbers?

    it deals with the post-workout craving, and frankly i look forward to the treat after being in the gym. i guess if you're trying to be more healthy you go for something healthier, but right now i'm just trying to lose weight and the post-workout chocolate bar certainly isn't hurting that!
  • graelwyn
    graelwyn Posts: 1,340 Member
    I get those mostly with cycling or after only doing elliptical, but if I do any running, I seem to have the opposite and don't get hungry for an hour or more. I go for a bag of roasted chickpeas and a raw nut and fruit bar usually, or some chocolate coated rice cakes if I am badly craving sugar.
  • jodycoady
    jodycoady Posts: 598 Member
    eek....more water? some nuts? a bowl of cereal?
  • wackyfunster
    wackyfunster Posts: 944 Member
    Plan your meals so that most of your calories are post workout. Then you can eat a ton without issue!
  • NLKatherine
    NLKatherine Posts: 37 Member
    It's strange, when I was really active and in really good shape (ages 13-21) after a workout I wasn't hungry, didn't matter. If I'd just played a 90 minute soccer game I could not eat. Now I'm almost 30, extremely out of shape (and about 50 pounds heavier) and I'm ravenous when I get home. I'm not sure I'm really hungry though, I just want FOOD, all of it. It's taking every ounce of my will-power right now not to eat 3 more english muffins and half a block of cheese.
  • byeachmoment
    byeachmoment Posts: 67
    I usually have a protein shake right after my workout, usually includes 1 scoop of Ultimate Nutrition Gold Standard protein, 1 cup of soy milk or almond milk, 1 tbsp peanut butter sometimes I'll substitute water for the milk or flax seed oil for the peanut butter and sometimes I 'll throw in some fruit :)

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