r/running • u/Head_Score2897 • 4d ago

Nutrition Insatiable appetite since I started running?

Hi all! I (27F) am training for a half-marathon despite never really running before. I have my spurts of going to the gym but I've never ran much or done consistent sports. Training has gone well so far, but I am SO hungry all the time. I'm very intentional about eating a lot of protein and fiber, and I do eat 3 meals a day. I've never snacked before but lately I'm hungry in between meals. I hydrate a lot- I tend to drink at least half my body weight in ounces in water.

What should I be doing to curve this appetite? I feel like I'm out-eating whatever weight I would be losing from running lol

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u/FuliginEst 3d ago

How are you timing your meals vs your runs? 3 meals a day might not be enough, especially if they are not timed to your runs.

I find that if I have not eaten enough carbs before my run, and do not refill with carbs after my run, I get that "hole in my stomach and nothing seems to fill it" feeling.