Why does exercise control appetite?

Former Member
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I've read that regular aerobic exercise actually helps keep hunger in check. I've noticed this myself -- for several hours after a (modest) workout, I am satisfied by small, light meals. Anybody know the physiological basis for this effect? Something to do with neurotransmitters?
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    Precisely why people who live in cold weather climates tend to crave more fats and carbs when winter kicks into full swing. Always a good idea to keep hydrated with lots of water. It will keep the full feeling there in the stomach, and the call for food is postponed. If swimmers burns more calories than runners, what would one have to say about the fact that most runners are built like stringbeans?
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    Precisely why people who live in cold weather climates tend to crave more fats and carbs when winter kicks into full swing. Always a good idea to keep hydrated with lots of water. It will keep the full feeling there in the stomach, and the call for food is postponed. If swimmers burns more calories than runners, what would one have to say about the fact that most runners are built like stringbeans?
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