After a nice afternoon workout, your appetite may increase, but it is common to want to eat a healthy dinner. Post workout you will be feeling good about yourself and eating can help maintain that good feeling. We’ve already talked about the biochemical release of Peptide YY (and its ability to regulate appetite), however, exercising, in general, makes the body crave more nutrients to replace the ones you’ve used, and can help to regulate your food intake in a regimented and healthier manner.