Anybody else starve after they work out??

I used to have that problem after swimming, particularly. I just had some whey protein and I'd mix it up and drink it and it'd take care of it.

One word. Ravenous. I could eat the kids if they don't watch out. Starving. Nothing cures it either. I could keep eating all day. hehe.

If I have a really intense workout, I'm starving. If I have a moderate one, it kills my appetite.

Really?? After I work out I am typically less hungry than if I hadnt worked out, but i usually force myself to get down a little protein in some form or another. it is very good to get protein after a workout so maybe try and fuel that hunger with a protein shake or even a chicken breast or something like that. What time of day do you work out and when do you eat before that?

This is how I am after working out. I feel really hungry sometimes before a workout, but after no appetite at all. So I always do my protein shakes after working out because I am doing good just to get that in me.

It depends on when I work out and when I last ate. Generally I find myself ravenous the following day if I don't eat back most of my exercise calories, rather than starving immediately following my workout.

One word. Ravenous. I could eat the kids if they don't watch out. Starving. Nothing cures it either. I could keep eating all day. hehe.

Ahahahaha! lol dont eat the kidsss! but yeah i feel this way after swimming! but if you truly feel hungry after you work out try basing ur meals after working out? Like i work out in the evenings so ill postpone my dinner til after the workout ....but other than this i have nooo ideas

Whenever I do a lot of cardio I get a serious case of the munchies. I save dinner for after my workouts now to curb that craving.

THe V8 one shot right after working out staves off my hunger until I get home to make a decent meal.

I'm usually hungriest after swimming. My favorite go to is a protein shake and/or 1 slice of whole grain bread with PB&J!

protein drinks will curve your hunger, and bulid mucle

I find I am scared to eat more than my calorie goal...... I know I am exercising every day and eating good but I do not like the idea of eating more. It's hard for me to eat that much too without eating badly.

Well try to at least hit your calorie goal; you don't have to go over. Like i said you're netting below 1200 on many days. That's not eating well; it's eating poorly. As far as eating more and keeping it healthy, just plan ahead.

It can be done. Take fear out of the equation. Ignore the fear. It's irrational.

Well I'm pretty much confused now.

Never mind then, thank you for the advice!

Problem is, you really aren't hitting your goal with working out after you add in your workout points. You feel hungry because you aren't eating enough, in my opinion. Have you noticed it's hard to lose weight or are you still losing? Also, I workout from 8-915 every night. I take a shower and then make a protein shake (1 scoop of EAS Whey Protein powder and 8 oz of fat free milk). Keep in mind different types of protein break down faster. Whey protein (which can be taken with water) breaks down in 30 minutes to an hour. This means it goes through your system quickly. Also, you have an hour timeframe, post workout, where your body is primed to take in nutrients. This is the best time to take in some protein. Ammino acids are critical to muscle growth.

Next, your diet is rather lacking. it seems liek there is a ton of processed foods and fast food. You need to get better foods like chicken breast, turkey (the white meat), and ham, and maybe some eggs. Also, I woud look to reduce your carbs and add a bit more protein. If you give more information, i can probably help. If you don't mind me telling me your weight (on here or over private message). This way i can calculate your BMR to see if you are eating enough. But generally, when your says feed me, you should. Food is fuel and if you don't have enough fuel, you won't lose and you won't have energy.