i have a problem...so i try to stay fit all the time. the problem is that lately, after a workout, my appetite zooms to the sky. i eat lotsa protein, fruits and veggie, and i sure do get big -;not in a good way. what should i do?????

Try this, it works for me, when I do it. Only thing is, you spend a lot of time eating. Whenever you eat, try to get 40% carbs, but avoid stuff like rice, potatoes, bread, psta, etc. Go for vegetables, berries, apples, stuff like that. Then try to get 30% protein, but avoid processed stuff like deli meat and the like. Finally, add 30% "fat," but avoid animal fat. Nuts, avocadoes and olives are good sources.

For a regular meal, like lunch, all this should fit on a plate. If a plate doesn't do it for you, eat salad or something similar.

For a snack, about half of that will do the trick. Try to eat a "snack" about a half hour or so before a workout, and something similar after. And try eating less per serving but more servings per day.

It can be a hassle, becasue after a while you feel like all you're doing is making little meals all day long, and I wind up spending a lot of food as well, but it works. Last but not least, if you can get your body used to less food, it'll ask for less.

Good luck.

you know what, i have that problem before.. the stomach muscle is very flexible in the sense that it can receive food whenever you put stuff in it, the urge to eat plenty is when the stomach is not used to the amount you put in.. adjust your portions and eat small amounts of snacks often.. so your stomach can adjust to the new amount of food taken in..

my girlfriend usually snacks on nutritious stuff all the time.. probably about 6 to 8 times a day! my metabolic rate keeps up with me so i don't have that much problem burning calories.. anyways.. consult a nutritionist if you want really good results..