Falling off the Turnip Truck

Well, maybe I didn't FALL off, but I think I am half way there! In short, I have been snacking a little too much on foods I need to avoid. I ate some chips earlier today, and even though I chose Kettle chips, which are made in a healthier way, I still don't want to eat them. this week I have been SO freakin hungry. I am wondering if it is because I have been exercising more and I have been weight training. Many people believe that engaging in exercise leaves you feeling hungry. So does exercise increase hunger?

Researchers in the UK have concluded that exercise does indeed make you hungry - but the overall result will still give you a calorie deficit.
Researchers took 6 men and 6 women through the following steps.

1. Ate the same breakfast.
2. Wait for an hour.
3. One group did 60 minutes of stationary cycling (at 65% max heart rate). The other group did nothing.
4. Wait for an hour.
5. Everyone enjoyed an all-you-can-eat buffet.

The Results
The exercising group consumed 913 Calories at the buffet. The non-exercising group ate 762 Calories. However, during exercise, the first group burned 492 Calories compared to 197 Calories.
The net result: the exercisers ultimately took in around 144 less Calories.

So I guess it is natural for me to feel a little more hungry, even though this study does not seem to speak much toward anything but exercise means you are burning more calories so when you eat, you are negating some of your intake. But...it makes me feel better, so THERE!!

Oh, and my good news is....I'VE LOST 15 POUNDS!!!!! I am very excited and motivated.....and hopefully, even though I have been hungry this week, I am trying to make sure the snacks I eat are as healthy as possible...green veggies, no chips or chocolate, and yogurt. Or high levels of protein...I feel like I am getting to the point I need to step up to avoid the plateau. Also...I really want to try swimming- great overall body workout!! It's just that whole bathing suit thing...I am just not ready to put one on yet! Maybe in a few more months when I hit another 15 pounds....maybe....

Signing off,
Miss Mad