In a jaw-dropping revelation from Murdoch University’s Health Futures Institute, researchers uncovered that moderate-intensity exercise isn’t just about burning calories—it slashes your appetite, too!

A new study, Acute effect of exercise on appetite-related factors in males with obesity, dives deep into how breaking a moderate sweat triggers hormones that keep those hunger pangs in check.

“People get it—you exercise, you burn energy. But guess what? It doesn’t mean you’ll eat more afterwards,” spills Associate Professor Timothy Fairchild from Murdoch’s School of Allied Health. Even moderate-intensity workouts can curb hunger in the short term for males with obesity.

Forget those pricey weight-loss drugs for a second. These researchers showed that the same hormones skyrocketing after exercise are mimicked by top-tier weight loss meds. So, you’re getting a bang for your buck with the bonus of physical and mental health perks.

Ready to see moderation work wonders? It’s time to lace up those sneakers!

For more mind-blowing updates on battling the bulge—with science!—stay tuned!

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