Craving Killer #10: Get Off The Couch

 “ Exercise is the catalyst. That's what makes everything happen. – Jack LaLanne (rest in peace)  “

Exercise is essential to your health. Your body was designed to move, and ignoring that fact will guarantee problems in the long run. And it’s also essential to control your appetite.

Will exercise increase My appetite?
 

It depends.
Moderate to intense exercise is shown to suppress appetite, while low-intensity activities like walking, jogging and biking can increase your hunger hormones.Now, is this a good reason to avoid physical activity that’s not all out? I don’t think so. Being active will affect every single organ in your body positively and will support your fat loss.

" I Don't Feel Like Exercising..."

If you have a hard time to find the motivation to exercise, here’s what you need to do:

1.Start small : Literally start exercising for 1 minute a day, and gradually build up to 5 minutes. Then to 10 minutes. Then to 15. This approach will dramatically increase the chance you’ll stick with your plan because it won’t feel as invasive and painful as other “all-in” approaches.

2.Create a routine : People that work out at the same time each day perform better and experience less fatigue, because it eventually becomes their second nature.

Don’t Play Mind Games

While regular exercise helps regulate your appetite, it can be a trigger for some heavy self-delusion. If you “reward” yourself with more food every time you exercise, you’ll automatically increase your cravings after your workouts. Stop it.Instead, enjoy your rewards during your weekly treat meal and celebrate how well you did that week.

Summary

--> Exercise – especially when moderate to intense – is shown to regulate appetite.
 

--> Never eat more food to reward yourself just after exercise. This is a surefire way to develop a very unhealthy relationship with food.

--> Keep your reward system around your weekly treat meal(s).