Why am I so hungry after a previous day work out, swimming?

[Anonymous]

Do we eat more in the summer or are my workouts making me hungry? I've been working out a lot this summer but I'm gaining weight instead of losing it. What's the deal? Every time I do laps at the pool, the following day I can't stop eating. Any advice?

[Xfitchick]

Don't worry. When you workout, you burn calories, so your body will ask for it. You need a minimum a day and that is higher than when you don't workout. Second, don't focuss on weight, but on muscle/fat ratio. If you workout, you get muscle and that is more heavy than fat. But if you gain muscle and loose fat, you will get heavier, but look more toned and muscular.

[princesschey]

we eat more when its hot thats a fact. But your self control should still hold true hun! Are you gaining muscle or fat? xxx

[SunDevil11]

Yes your exercise is requiring more caloric intake. If you work out hard you are going to need to eat. i do not know about your other exercise/eating habits. Usually portion control and cutting out excessive sugars/processed grains really helps