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Hungrier when I don't workout?

stumblinthrulife
stumblinthrulife Posts: 2,558 Member
edited January 21 in Fitness and Exercise
If I skip or delay a workout, I find I am much hungrier for the rest of the day, even if I eat the same amount.

Anyone else notice this, or is it just me?

ETA : It really seems to be a psychological thing, because I don't suffer from this issue on planned rest days.

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  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    I notice it. I think it's just because I'm bored.
  • Shawnzgirl78
    Shawnzgirl78 Posts: 148 Member
    Nope, working out makes me less hungry too
    Odd, isn't it?
    Guess it goes to show that there really is an emotional attachment for some to food. At least, that is what I attribute it to - When I work out I feel better mentally and don't crave food.
  • liloldDee
    liloldDee Posts: 92 Member
    I am the same, at first I thought it was due to filling in extra time, but even the days I do my workout very early I still fell less hungry and have very little cravings.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Heavy exercise is an appetite suppressant. It's one of the ways that "naturally" lean people maintain with seemingly little effort...most are relatively active.
  • grapegorilla13
    grapegorilla13 Posts: 32 Member
    I notice the same. Cuts the hunger dramatically.
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