Kick Fever Fitness – Fuel Up to Prevent Post-Workout Hunger

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 end up overeating and undoing the good they did at the gym.

If you find your hunger levels are elevated after exercising, there’s a good chance 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 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 a low-calorie energy bar.

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 sneak up on you. If you follow these fueling you’ll nip post-workout overeating in the bud and reap all the benefits of your great workout.