subject: Learn How To Curb Your Appetite With Exercise [print this page] It may seem that if you exercise more you will also want to eat more because you are burning more calories. Surprisingly this isn't necessarily true; in fact it may be almost the opposite. You may actually find that you become full faster causing you to eat less if you have a regular exercise routine.
Exercise And Appetite
A small study of overweight women and men showed some noteworthy effects on their appetites after regular exercise was added to their daily routine. The participants worked out for 12 weeks burning an additional 500 calories per day. After the study participants said they were hungrier before breakfast than they were before starting the workout routine, but the same breakfast felt more filling after they had started exercising. They also felt satisfied longer after eating breakfast than they had before so they didn't feel the need to snack as much.
The researchers weren't quite sure why exercising had these effects on the appetite but it is motivating to think that increasing exercise may help us avoid overeating or snacking too much between meals. This means a regular exercise routine may help you burn more calories and also help you consume less calories in a day. That's a good formula for weight loss, plus regular exercise has a number of other benefits.
It is still important to be realistic when judging your hunger though. No matter how many calories you are burning on a daily basis it is important to eat slowly and stop eating before you feel completely full to give your stomach time to register the food you have just eaten.
Additional Help
Another good way to control your appetite to achieve the health and appearance benefits of a slimmer you is to eat nutrient-dense foods. Instead of counting calories try eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
When your body is craving nutrients it can often trigger food cravings or make you feel hungry. By providing your body with nutrient rich foods you will help improve your overall health and you may quit craving some of the bad stuff.
We all know that the best way to lose weight is by reducing your calorie intake while also increasing the amount of calories you are burning. By adding a healthy exercise routine you may be able to do both of these things more easily. Before you know it you will be on your way to a healthier, slimmer you.
