I’d like to think that my appetite looks like this after a run:

Instead, it looks more like this:

Training for a half-marathon has increased my appetite SIGNIFICANTLY.  I find myself thinking about food constantly.  I’m not even sure if I’m truly hungry, but I want to eat all…..the……time.  When I finish my workouts, especially long runs and speed workouts, I come home and just want to devour all of the food in the house.

Here’s the problem:  I’ve increased the miles that I’m running, thus burning more calories; however, I’m continuing to eat the same type of foods and portions that I’m used to eating.  I have to get in the habit of packing more food for my snacks and lunch at work, and I think that I really need to pay attention to how much protein and carbs I’m getting.

I also find myself craving desserts more than usual, so I need to find some healthy dessert recipes.

I skipped my run last night, but tonight I’m planning on a 3-mile run when I get home from work.  Tomorrow my husband and I are going hiking, and then a 9-mile run is on the half-marathon training program for Sunday!  Lots of calories will be burned this weekend, so I need to fuel my body properly!