Running & Appetite Problems

I have recently found that when I exercise at a greater intensity it seems to boost my appetite. I started to run about a week ago, and built up to longer distances every time I ran. I noticed that a few hours after my run I craved sweet foods. After one session I ended up eating 2 bars of chocolate which meant I consumed nearly 400 calories!

It made me think what's the point in me running, unless going for fitness of course. If I burned off more calories from running but ingested two-thirds back over the course of the day, then my energy balance won't be in a negative state for me to lose any weight. So I have decided to walk more often and for further distances in order to burn off more calories and limit increases in my appetite.

When I do plenty of low intensity exercise such as walking, even for very long periods, my appetite seems to regulate itself. The result is I hardly ever seem to overeat. My portion control seems to control itself after walking, which is a bonus.

I will continue to walk and monitor my appetite. Then in a few weeks I will do running again just to see if the same process happens. Keep posted!

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