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What is the reason the body does this? Is it just a side effect, or has it evolved that way?
by tocomment 18y ago
What is the reason the body does this? Is it just a side effect, or has it evolved that way?
- scott_s 18y agoMy guess is that strength training sends the message "we need more muscle mass" to the body. More muscle mass requires more calories. On the other hand, aerobic activities are inhibited by excess mass - even muscle mass. So the other side is, my guess, aerobic activity sends the message "we need less mass, fat and muscle." Decreasing appetite will result in a smaller person.
- queensnake 18y agoLeptin. This article is long and is mostly talking about high-fructose corn syrup but, it mentions leptin by the way. Search for it in there ... http://www.abc.net.au/rn/healthreport/stories/2007/1969924.htm#transcript http://www.abc.net.au/rn/healthreport/stories/2007/1969924.h...
- kingkongrevenge 18y agoInsulin from eating immediately shuts down growth hormone production, as well as various anabolic gene expression. The latest research shows the common practice of eating immediately after lifting is actually incorrect. You want to wait a couple hours and allow growth hormone levels to stay high, and working out on an empty stomach is best. The appetite suppression is synergistic with what your endocrine system is trying to do.