Have you experienced an increased ravenous appetite since you've upped your physical activity? What exactly is the cause of this increased appetite?

Have you experienced an increased ravenous appetite since you've upped your physical activity? What exactly is the cause of this increased appetite?

People who are on a calorie-controlled eating plan often are the ones most sensitive to hunger signals. The only craving one should experience though should be for optimal health and fitness – not that large pizza with all the toppings?

The trick is to follow a healthy eating plan that is sustainable. Severe calorie restriction for rapid weight loss is neither sustainable, easy or even healthy in many instances.

You can avoid hunger pangs if there is a better balance between calorie intake (from eating) and calorie expenditure (from exercise and daily activity). A ravenous appetite may indicate that the deficit is too large, which makes sticking to a diet really difficult. If a person reduces it they will continue to lose weight (albeit at a slower rate), but won't experience the same degree of hunger.

People should control their thoughts and impulses – that is the psychology of weight loss. That’s where it all begins and ends. Start by taking small steps.