Feeling starved after running! HELP PLEASE!

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  • hidbee
    hidbee Posts: 52 Member
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    I love a protein shake after I run, or some cheese or a few pieces of turkey lunch meat. Try some protein rich foods, milk (chocolate=the best!), cheese, or a boiled egg. Sometimes I carry a few grapes with me (seriously, try it) for a little mid-run fuel. The morning after I have oatmeal (no fruit) and another egg. Also, make sure you are drinking plenty of water. You could be a little dehydrated. I have a Nalgene bottle that I refill (literally) 6 or 7 times a day.
  • knitapeace
    knitapeace Posts: 1,013 Member
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    I was going to say the same as Lauren. I was focusing strictly on my daily calorie goals and feeling very hungry on my "rest" days. Last week I calculated my TDEE and decided to divide my calories evenly across the week instead of eating my running calories back the day I burned them. I'm still at a deficit and don't feel as deprived on non-exercise days.

    This is a revelation. I never thought about it that way!

    There are risks and benefits. The risk is that I calculated my TDEE based on the fact that I run three regular runs and one longer run per week. If I've already been eating at that level (minus 20%) for most of the week and suddenly something happens and I can't make all four runs, then I may have already overeaten. But honestly even then I *might* eat at maintenance for a week and not lose. I won't have binged terribly.

    The benefit is that I'm less likely to slack off a run for laziness because I know I'm already eating at that level for the week! :laugh:
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
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    Eat! If you're truly hungry, just eat something. Try to make it high in protein to help build those awesome muscles you just worked out. Protein also keeps you feeling full longer.
  • ash8184
    ash8184 Posts: 701 Member
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    Are you drinking enough water? I carry a 64-oz jug around with me and if I run at night, I find that I'm starving (for water!) the next morning. Try drinking a lot and see if you're still hungry.

    For something fun that might satiate you - try Arctic Zero brand ice cream bars. They are made with whey and are low cal and high in protein. I will sometimes have one after I run at night if I want to recoup some calories and the sweetness satiates me.

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