We usually get hungry after working out. That might be because of change that is happening inside our bodies. And so here are some ways for you to curb your post workout hunger.

1. Eat intuitively, consciously and only until you take the edge off your hunger. The “hara hachi bu” principle (eat only until 80% full) should become your mantra.

2. Make an especially concerted effort to eat healthily and judiciously post workout. Either a solid or liquid meal as soon as possible after your session is ideal.

3. f you find you are ravenous after workouts, try eating anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes before exercising. This can help curtail post workout munchies.

4. Protein up: eating adequate protein will help reduce hunger and subsequently caloric intake.

5. Most importantly (and this is somewhat of a reiteration of #1), keep tabs on your diet throughout the day. Ultimately, calorie intake over the course of the day is what matters most.

The primary reason why you workout is for you to lose body pounds, so remember that once you give in to your post workout hunger, it will immediately diminish the whole point of you working out.