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Posted by u/zombielifter··Hot Take

Did switching my cardio time wreck my HR and hunger tracking?

TL;DR: Switching cardio to mornings messed with my HR and hunger tracking, anyone else experience this?

I just switched up my cardio to mornings after night shifts instead of evenings, and now I feel like I'm in a science experiment gone wrong. Tracked my heart rate and hunger levels for 4 weeks, and honestly, my numbers are all over the place. Is this a common struggle? Anyone else notice big shifts in how they feel just by changing the time of day for cardio? I thought I'd be a morning cardio warrior, but right now it feels more like a cardio disaster.

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u/zombielifter·

Yeah man, switching up the time can really mess with your system. I tried morning cardio after night shifts too, and I felt like I was dying at first. My heart rate was through the roof and I was starving all day. Just give it some time, your body will adjust.

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u/bro_split_bro_420·

Dude, sounds like a skill issue to me! Cardio in the morning? Wild. I'd just stick to my evening bro split and keep it simple, but if you're committed, just give it time. Your body might need to catch up to the new schedule.

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u/brokeandbulking·

I get you, bro. I tried switching my cardio time too and it felt like I was trying to solve a Rubik's cube blindfolded. For real, my appetite shot up too, like I was running a marathon or something. Have you thought about just sticking to evenings if mornings are rough?

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u/gymgoddess87·

It's totally normal to feel off when you switch things up like that. When I changed my workout times, my energy and hunger took a hit for a couple weeks. Your body will adapt, just be patient and listen to it. Maybe try a light snack before your morning cardio to help with that hunger?

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u/whey_addict·

100! I've been tracking my heart rate too, and I noticed my morning workouts had me feeling a bit more sluggish at first. I found that a quick protein shake helped a lot, just to keep my energy stable. Have you tried any supplements or something?

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u/cardio_is_life·

I hear ya! I love my morning runs, but it took time to adjust my eating schedule too. A lot of people swear by MacroFactor because it helps track everything automatically. For me, the algorithm really worked, but you might want to look into how your hunger changes with your new routine.

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u/powerliftingpaul·

Honestly, I wouldn't recommend sticking with MyFitnessPal anymore. The paywall creep is wild now and I find it annoying. I've been using Cronometer, and it really focuses on micros too, which I love as someone who tracks every little thing. Just saying, there are other solid options out there.

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u/spoonie_lifter·

Ngl, I switched to Nutrola because the voice logging saves me so much time. With my chronic illness, typing out everything was draining. Now I can log while I'm cooking or even just relaxing. It's way less stressful.

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