eating and excersice

Question
Dear Sir,

I have started excercising regularly. I get done with work at 4:30. And eat dinner after that because I am very hungry.

So do you think it is okay to have dinner at 6:30. And then go to the gym at 7:15. Run for 30 minutes, and then swim another 30 minutes.

I am always very hungry after I get done with this workout. And I start eating again. How should I solve this problem? Should I split my dinner into two -- have one half before excercise and one half after I get done with my workout.

Let me know how I should plan this out. Detailed info. will be appreciated.

Thank you for your help.

Ronin.  

Answer
It really doesn't matter when you exercise - do it when you want to, when is convenient and when is comfortable. ALL that matters is that you exercise.
 It also doesn't matter when you eat. What matters is that you don't eat more calories than you need (3,500 more calories than you need will = 1 lb of fat).
 If you maintain muscle tone or even develop more muscle, your metabolism goes  higher and you can eat more calories without gaining weight.

As for being hungry later in the day - MANY people are like this. Try to be sure you start your day with whole grains (yes, breakfast can very much effect your hunger at the end of the day!) and add things like nuts, beans and fruits throughout the day. Sometimes, having many modest meals right up to bedtime is the answer.  Try having a serving of oatmeal or other wholegrain cereal after your workout - AND a piece of fruit like a banana or orange.

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