I've been trying to lose some weight for summer and have been going to the gym every morning and eating a healthy diet. I try to eat around 1200-1500 calories a day. I always eat a reasonable breakfast before the gym and then 5 or 6 smaller meals throughout the day. I drink lots of water also. My problem is that although i feel like im eating all day long, i feel hungry again the moment i stop. Am i doing something wrong?
2007-02-23 10:24:32 · 3 answers · asked by jadoredior33 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
You may notice that your appetite is suppressed after a workout. As you exert yourself, your core temperature rises, suppressing your hunger signals. Most people don’t feel hungry again until their core temperature returns to normal, but for some exercisers, post-workout hunger can be so overwhelming that they may end up overeating and undoing the good they did at the gym. If you find that your hunger levels are elevated after exercising, there’s a good chance that you’re not eating enough before your workout. To prevent an uncontrollable snack attack, eat a carbohydrate-rich snack that provides between 100-250 calories an hour or two before your workout. Make sure that this snack has a little bit of protein or fat to help stabilize blood sugars. And no, that doesn’t mean you can eat a Twinkie. Reach for a healthy snack like an apple with peanut butter or Triscuits with cheese. These healthy foods will sustain your energy levels, helping you to exercise longer, harder and smarter. Immediately after your workout, eat a small snack to curb any hunger that may be sneaking up on you. If you follow these fueling guidelines, you’ll nip post-workout overeating in the bud and reap all the benefits of your great workout.
2007-02-23 10:30:10 · answer #1 · answered by msjerge 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are burning energy and your body is craving more to replenish. It's perfectly natural. In fact 1500 calories is pretty low. I don't know what your current weight or target is but remember that it's not the quantity of food that matters, it the quality. If you are eating healthy foods and are hungry then by all means keep eating. Keep in mind that when you starve yourself, you are teaching your body that it needs to store up fat for that purpose.
2007-02-23 18:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by PhosRik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are probably not consuming enough calories, 1200-15000 is mighty low.
see the website below for a more accurate method:
http://www.protraineronline.com/past/july2/nutrient.cfm
2007-02-23 18:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋