Started lifting... VERY hungry

ricejfx
ricejfx Posts: 2
edited October 1 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello everyone,

So I've been running for about a year-and-a-half and decided that I should start to lift some weights to supplement my training. However, since I've started doing so, I've been unbelievably hungry and I have been struggling to not binge eat. When I just run, even after longer runs, I never felt this way.

I was curious if anyone had any ideas for why this happens? Is it temporary? Is there anything I can do to suppress my appetite somewhat (aside from giving into my binge urge)?

Thanks in advance!

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  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    Its normal, but I don't think its temporary LOL especially if you lift heavier and heavier. It's your muscles begging to be fed! I find I'm WAY hungrier on heavy lift days, I'm like a bottomless pit! I find the best thing to do is drink a protein shake within 30 mins of working out before the real hunger sets in!
  • olo567
    olo567 Posts: 50 Member
    Hello everyone,

    So I've been running for about a year-and-a-half and decided that I should start to lift some weights to supplement my training. However, since I've started doing so, I've been unbelievably hungry and I have been struggling to not binge eat. When I just run, even after longer runs, I never felt this way.

    I was curious if anyone had any ideas for why this happens? Is it temporary? Is there anything I can do to suppress my appetite somewhat (aside from giving into my binge urge)?

    Thanks in advance!

    How's your protein intake? That's going to be even more important now.
  • njbooklover
    njbooklover Posts: 77 Member
    bump
  • Valtishia
    Valtishia Posts: 811 Member
    Don't quote me on the mathematics here, but from what I have heard, for every extra pound of muscle you gain it burns 50 calories a day just by being there. So if you are burning more calories, then I would think your body would start asking for more. More protein would definately be a good idea.
  • FabCheeky
    FabCheeky Posts: 311
    Eggs, lean meat, and nuts are going to be your friends. Have some satiating good fats as well: extra virgin first cold pressing olive oil, extra virgin coconut oil and avocados are WAY high up on the list.
  • 27strange
    27strange Posts: 837 Member
    Sounds like you need more protein. A protein shake 30 minutes after your work-out is great and will help you repair and recover. You are going to need to eat more with lifting, consider upping your calorie intake. Of course if you start having protein shakes after workouts without sacrificing any food intake this will be achieved.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    It's normal. Back in the day I did nothing but lift hard. I was ravenous and could put food down like no ones business. I don't lift anymore but run alot and while I still eat a good bit, it's not even close to my lifting days.
  • ricejfx
    ricejfx Posts: 2
    Thanks again everyone... yeah my diet consists of eggs and cheese in the morning, lunch is usually salad full of grilled chicken, beans, hard-boiled eggs, etc. My snack is usually a Clif Bar and then dinner is assorted, but generally has some form of meat, so I think the protein is covered.

    I did try the protein shake after the workout and that definitely helps me get through the remainder of the day, but it's the day after I lift where I feel it most.
  • somigliana
    somigliana Posts: 314 Member
    Yeah. I know the feeling :)
    My appetite and metabolism revved up a gear when I started lifting last year.
    I'm especially starving after squats and deadlift days. What I do now is average my exercise cals for week and add the average straight to my daily goal so that I can eat more on rest days (which means I essentially "ignore" exercise calories and aim for a consistent, higher daily calorie target).
  • ambermichon
    ambermichon Posts: 404 Member
    Me too... starving on days I lift heavy....protein shakes help and I find eating small meals every 2-3 hours religiously after I work out is a must or I am starving!!!
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    Open ze diary.
  • lsd007
    lsd007 Posts: 435
    I suggest you eat if you are hungry.
  • trelm249
    trelm249 Posts: 777 Member
    the shake after the workout is essential. Also I work one in at mid morning and another at mid afternoon. It makes a huge difference for me. I still hit my calorie goals.
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