Do your hunger pangs kick in after a workout? Here's how you can avoid it

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New Delhi: Exercise is basically the means to an end for just about any health problem and is the perfect dose for a healthy life.

Medical professionals all over the world have established that physical activity in any form can prevent one from contracting numerous diseases, while also helping us get rid of them.

However, many people after an adrenalin-pumping workout are prone to feeling hungry, often trying to rummage inside the fridge for a snack.

While hunger pangs after a workout are common, it sometimes does trigger binge-eating among many.

So what should everyone do to control their hunger after a satisfying workout? According to News.com.au, here are some tips that would help you to stop from undoing all your hard work:

Keep yourself hydrated:

Our body commonly mistakes thirst for hunger. So, if people are not careful about that, it would leave them thinking that you need to eat more. It is really important to hydrate yourself before, during and after a workout, to avoid misdiagnosed hunger.

Be mindful of duration:

The length of your workout also can affect how hungry you get, as the body can perceive a long workout as a famine, making you really hungry. To prevent overeating, plan your post-workout meal or snack before working up a sweat.

Be wary of weights and water: 

Weightlifting and water sports can be real hunger-driving culprits. This is because pumping iron causes micro tears in the muscle. As they repair, your muscles grow bigger and stronger. So, the more muscle you have, the hungrier you get.

As for water sports, like swimming and water polo, they are extra hunger-inducing because the temperature of the water cools down your body. Being immersed in water also causes you to use every muscle in your body, so you tend to deplete energy stores quicker.

(With ANI inputs)