Why is it so hard to eat after a workout?
                                
                                
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                                According to a study in the journal *Sports Medicine*, exercise can suppress the hunger-inducing hormone ghrelin. This is a key reason why is it so hard to eat after a workout for many people, especially after intense or long-duration activity. The phenomenon is surprisingly common and involves a complex interplay of hormonal, physiological, and psychological factors.