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Less hungry after cardio?

mehreen_xo
mehreen_xo Posts: 78 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey everyone so usually it's the opposite - many people are hungrier on workout days so eat some calories back. For me I'm always more hungry on days I don't work out ?! On days I do workout I eat much less, has this happened to anyone else and why is this? Thank you

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  • Geocitiesuser
    Geocitiesuser Posts: 1,429 Member
    I get this too. Low intensity steady state cardio, in particular, has an appetite suppressant affect on me.
  • nm212
    nm212 Posts: 570 Member
    Same here!! That's why when I don't work out I always have a hard time losing...but when I do cardio, specifically spinning classes (LOVE) I never feel as hungry and also crave healthier foods. It's a win, win! Plus the scale shows ;) That's a good thing!
  • pondbymyhouse
    pondbymyhouse Posts: 3 Member
    Yup! Happens to me all the time after cycling. I don't know the cause and I'm willing to learn, too. Although I really enjoy this strange effect : D
  • Colt1835
    Colt1835 Posts: 447 Member
    I eat when I'm bored so I think working out helps me eat less because I'm not bored when I workout. Even just 30 min. of cardio in the morning will make the whole do feel more meaningful.
  • mehreen_xo
    mehreen_xo Posts: 78 Member
    edited July 2017
    Thank you guys for the responses!! Wow I'm not the only one haha yayy!!! It definitely is a bonus haha not complaining hahaha. I guess we are lucky!!! :)
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