Why do I sometimes get suddenly hungry 15 minutes into my workout?
During my run today I suddenly felt weak with hungry about 15 minutes after I started. This only happens some times -- not every run. I feel very hungry and weak, and I can usually only make it to about the 20 minute mark before I have to stop.
I assume it must be nutrition related. Today I had:
Breakfast:
3 x multigrain weetbix with light milk
1 tub of light yoghurt
slice of toast with slice of cheese and vegemite
glass of apple and mango juice
Midmorning:
cup of tea with spoon of sugar
Lunch:
chicken breast in roll with some chips
600mL Coke zero
I went for the run in late afternoon. Any advice appreciated!
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Almost everything you're eating looks like it's fairly high in carbohydrates and low in protein. Try a protein shake or drink a few minutes before your workout and see if that helps. I've found that drinking a "Special K2O" before a workout stems my hunger significantly. It comes in several flavors and is high in protein and fiber (5g each), and low in carbohydrates (1g net).
Protein mixes and things like that will typically be available in the pharmacy section of your local supermarket, and the resident pharmacist will be able to assist you in making the right choice. That's what they're trained to do.
I agree with md5sum. You need more complex carbs and fats in there and possibly some more protein as well. The reason why it probably all burns out quickly is because it's all very "sugary".
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