Why Exercise Might Help You Eat Less—or Not

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Sdclrvrp of NH 9:45AM July 15, 2009

Hi..
I have been both obese and now I'm skinny. For me this makes sense. When I was obese exercise made me hungry, but now that I have lost 133 pounds I use exercise to control my appetite on fasting days. I have been doing intermittent fasting for a little more then 2 years. I just imagine myself getting skinnier as I run down the bike trail and when I am done the hunger goes away for a couple of hours. LOL

Dyan Buffa of NV 10:20PM June 28, 2008

This study muddied the waters a little bit.
Leptin is only one hormone affecting appetite. PYY and agrp amongst others are involved in the very complex feedback loop that is our appetite/satiety system.
As well, the study looked at appetite during exercise.
During exercise?
Interesting, but who is going to stop and eat during a workout?
I hope that when this study is published, the picture will be filled in a little more completely.
And like Christy, I have quite a few clients who are ravenous after exercise. I am the opposite and have to force myself to swallow some post-workout nutrition.

DR 10:41AM June 24, 2008

I don't gain weight when I'm on an exercise routine, but my appetite is definitely not suppressed! I am unbelievably hungry after I work out and for the rest of the day, and crave protein. I'm lean. I've never heard any of my friends say exercise takes away their appetite, and they're lean as well.

Christy of DC 10:15AM June 19, 2008

www.EveryDayMax.com click the purple box in the bottom left hand corner of the page to find out more about the study. Average weight loss was impressive, along with inches off waist, hips and thighs. Not to mention an overall muscle gain.

Brian McMillion of MD 10:01AM June 18, 2008