The Physical Activity That Curbs Hunger

Strength training and aerobic exercise can help you work off extra calories. But it might also help you say no to them in the first place.

A recent small study showed that people who lifted weights for 90 minutes — or ran on a treadmill for 60 — felt less hungry than those who didn’t work out.

In fact, a good workout could suppress your appetite for as long as 2 hours afterward. Researchers speculate that the effect could have something to do with ghrelin – an appetite-stimulating hormone. Exercise seems to suppress it. But you need to do both strength training and cardio.

From: RealAge.com 2/13/09