Tag: Running and appetite

According to sports dietitians, post-exercise hunger is a real physiological response to depleted energy stores and muscle repair. So, is it okay to eat more after running? The answer is generally yes, but it depends on what and when you eat to effectively support recovery and your fitness goals.

According to research, up to 75% of exercisers engage in compensatory eating, meaning they increase their food intake after a workout. If you frequently ask, "Why do I overeat after running?", you are experiencing a common phenomenon known as "runger" and several physiological and psychological factors are at play.

According to a 2023 review in ScienceDirect, acute bouts of moderate-to-high intensity exercise, including running, transiently suppress appetite by influencing key hunger hormones. This means that while running does burn calories, its effect on your body's appetite signals is complex and can actually help with hunger regulation in the short term.