Cardio hunger

Rach0792
Rach0792 Posts: 44 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Anyone else become really hungry when they do cardio? How do you deal with it?

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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,752 Member
    I don't... But you could pre plan your meals and make sure you have a decent post-workout meal.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,811 Member
    For me it depends a lot on the intensity.
    Long duration / low intensity then my hunger is less than the large amount of calories burned.
    Short duration / high intensity then my hunger is greater than the small amount of calories burned.

    (Also strength training = low calorie burn but high hunger levels.)

    I don't seek to "balance the books" on a daily basis so over time it all evens out.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Rach0792 wrote: »
    Anyone else become really hungry when they do cardio? How do you deal with it?

    I get runger... I deal with it by eating loads :laugh:
  • spiriteagle99
    spiriteagle99 Posts: 3,676 Member
    Me too. Especially when it's cold, I get hungry after my runs. Eating something soon after the exercise helps, but some days it's not enough.
  • TimothyFish
    TimothyFish Posts: 4,925 Member
    I deal with hunger by eating.
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,345 Member
    Yes! I workout in the mornings but I eat breakfast before hand as it gives me energy, and if still hungry post workout then I'll have a banana or some peanut butter.
    If you're hungry, eat.

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