Hungry after exercising

Q: Every time I bump up my exercise I get so hungry. What can I do? Do I just force myself out of the house and will it go away?

Mozzy: Try eating smaller meals more frequently, like 5-6 per day.  Not only does this usually help kill the hunger pains in between meals, but it also helps speed up your metabolism.  You should try to eat every 2 1/2 to 3 hours.  Some people have difficulty getting used to this way of eating, but most can eventually adapt.  When they do, they're never hungry between mini-meals. 

Some even report that they have to force themselves to eat that 5th or 6th meal and they still end up losing all the weight they want.  While eating this way, if you still are "missing food" and "very very hungry", as you put it, then you simply are not eating enough calories. This can have a negative effect on your metabolism, as you probably know.  Let your body be your guide. 

If it's a major hunger pain, then you need to feed your body, albeit with the healthiest foods possible.  Eating can and does help your body lose weight.  Finally, you say that when you bump up your exercise you get "so hungry".  Remember, if you bump up your exercise, you can bump up your calorie intake. Just make sure you are doing both cardio and strength training.  Good luck.