Does exercise actually make you hungry?

Hello Martina,

This is a good, loaded question. Exercise does not make me hungry; but, swimming does work up my appetite.
How about you?

The actual act of exercise doesn’t make me hungry but the calorie burn does!

Hi Martina,

directly after strenuous exercise, I do not have an appetite. But after an appropriate amount of time, my body let’s me know that it is time to replenish the energy that I have expended.

Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com

I have diabetes and I have to eat immediately before and immediately after I exercise (high protein, 10 calories

Hi Martina. A lot depends on the type of exercise and the duration. For example, if I just played a long (2-hour+) singles tennis match – yes I am hungry afterwards. If it’s simply one of my usual workouts, I’m not necessarily starving after my workout, but I still eat a little something to aid in my recovery.

I hope that this helps.

LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
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