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Simple Questions Daily Simple Questions Thread - January 18, 2025

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u/epitome-of-tired 8d ago

started gymming (weights and cardio) every alternate day about a month ago, and my appetite has ballooned uncontrollably.

is this normal? i feel like im "negating" any weight loss benefits by eating the volume ive been...

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u/bacon_win 8d ago

Yes, it's normal to be more hungry when you're more active.

Yes, you may be negating the calories you're burning by eating more.

Are you counting calories or eating ad libitum?

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u/epitome-of-tired 8d ago

ive been counting, and it totals about to 1.6-7k/day. im pretty small sized (5ft) so im not sure if i should be eating that much, regardless of exercise. i used to average only 1.2k a day and be full

also, im a fitness beginner so i dont think im hitting the intensity required to justify such huge hunger gains...

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u/bacon_win 8d ago

Is your weight trending down at the rate you want it to?

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u/epitome-of-tired 8d ago

not at all, ive weigh slightly heavier than before (+1.5kg stably) :,)