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Old 01-27-19, 08:42 AM  
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Question Exercises or Workouts to Suppress Appetite?

I'm trying to lose weight and have been exercising consistently since late December. However, I've been having trouble getting my nutrition program under control because I'm so hungry...All. The. Time.

I'm not asking for diet tips. I've read all the articles re: tips/tricks, which I won't go into here since I'm worried about breaking the rules. Anyway, none of those have been working so now I'm thinking maybe yoga? Are there any 'magic' poses/flows that help you curb your appetite? Or Classical Stretch, maybe?

I'm so tired of being hungry all the time.

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Old 01-27-19, 09:57 AM  
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I have read that kundalini yoga regulates appetite and metabolism when done regularly - when I did kundalini daily my weight was a lot lower but many other things in my life were different as well, but I do think that kundalini was part of that equation.
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Old 01-27-19, 10:24 AM  
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Not exactly diet, but make sure you're getting enough water

With that out of the way, most people have reported that taking things down in intensity has helped their hunger stay under control. I think if you decide to do yoga, try to do longer yoga or a structured yoga program so you don't lose any strength or stamina. Maybe some power yoga mixed with gentler stuff, along with some walking. I've also read where people have had success with barre and barre inspired workouts, like Ellen Barrett, Barlates, Exhale Core Fusion, Ballet Body, Barreamped, etc.

Good luck!
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Old 01-27-19, 10:33 AM  
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Have you had a check-up lately? Sometimes blood tests can reveal issues that might cause an increased appetite.
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Old 01-27-19, 10:55 AM  
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Diane, I don't have any kundalini DVDs anymore, as I just didn't click with them. However, I do have a book that I read all the way through about three years ago. I will take a look and see if I can find anything that might be helpful.

Bubbles, I do drink plenty of water, I believe, but I will try to keep better track to see if maybe I should be drinking more. I have a 3-cup container that I fill up at least twice a day, plus eating watery foods (fruits/veggies) and herbal tea, etc. Re: exercise, I am doing mostly Jessica Smith (her January challenge right now) and walking. I really want to build muscle, but for now I am using very light weights because I became very de-conditioned after a long hiatus from training (due to undiagnosed sleep apnea). Now that I'm feeling better (being treated with CPAP) I am exercising quite a bit more, though, this month, than I have in a long time. The extra exercise, while it's not really super-hard, could be causing some of my hunger issues, I admit.

Alta, I have not had a regular check-up in a while, but I have been feeling quite well. I do have hypothyroidism, which is being treated with synthroid. If I can't figure out some other reason or a cure for my hunger, I will check in with my doctor. I do have an appointment in May to check in with my pulmonologist/sleep specialist re: my sleep apnea condition. My treatment is going well, however, so I don't expect that to be an issue.

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Old 01-27-19, 11:03 AM  
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If you're filling up on water, maybe you're hungry because your body needs food? I also get hungrier at this time of year, maybe it's the cold weather. Last year at this time my weight bumped up a few pounds, then dropped way down. So I'm not really concerned about putting on a little "winter weight" right now.
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Old 01-27-19, 11:24 AM  
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If you're filling up on water, maybe you're hungry because your body needs food? I also get hungrier at this time of year, maybe it's the cold weather. (snip)
Nope, needing food is definitely NOT my problem! I probably eat more on my weight loss plan than many here eat for maintenance. Believe me, not eating enough food is not the issue. Eating too much is the issue. I'm eating too much, because I'm so hungry, and I'm not getting the weight loss results that I want. I'm wanting to find non-diet/non-food-related ways to curb my appetite. I believe I know and have tried or am trying all the diet-related tricks already (water, fiber, protein, etc.).

I agree the weather could also be a culprit. It has been colder than usual this winter where I live.

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Old 01-27-19, 11:28 AM  
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Along with water, make sure you are getting enough sleep.
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Old 01-27-19, 12:31 PM  
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Whenever I go on vacation and skip my workouts, it's much easier for me to keep my eating under control. I always lose weight when I go on vacation. I'm eating differently, for sure -- full meals, no boredom snacking -- so I'm sure that plays into it, but..... my main point to you is that I always get more hungry when I work out -- weights, cardio, makes no difference.
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Old 01-27-19, 01:37 PM  
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I feel you Donna! I don’t have problem eating the “right” foods. I grew up eating real food so eating what is considered “clean” is normal.

My problem is (was) eating too much. Mainly because I had to eat more food when I was competing in sports to become stronger. After 25 my goal is to maintain a healthy body composition. I realized that the body adapt to eating certain amount of calories and once you reduce the amount hungry kicks in. At the beginning is hard but eventually in my personal experience the body adapt to eating less. For me this is the issue, not the workouts.

I went on vacation and ate more than I’m use too. Guess what? Upon returning I when back to eating at maintenance and I’m feeling hungry. Months ago I pushed my breakfast and lunch for about 2 hours and then I eat dinner right after the workout. I don’t have the problem of workout = hungry because a meal is scheduled after the workout.

I’m working out in the evening at this moment. Sometimes I switch to morning workouts but I get hungry at night because usually I ate all my calories at work. Of course some people may not get hungry at night by working out in the morning. This is very individual.

I think you need to verify your daily schedule and figure out a meal timing plan that may help to keep hungry on check. This strategy worked for me.
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