Any changes in appetite with increased exercise?

I'm seven months post-op today (lap RNY) and weight loss has really slowed for me so a couple of weeks ago I started to focus on my exercise. Currently I'm working out at a gym 5-6 times a week for about an hour per day including 20 minutes on stairmaster, 12 minutes on recumbent bike, and 30 minutes of walking/jogging on the treadmill (and strength training every other day). In an hour this burns about 475 calories for me (weight is 170). I feel great but I've noticed a huge increase in my appetite since increasing my exercise. I don't think it's head hunger as my body seems to be screaming for food. I have to struggle to stay around 1000 calories per day including 300 calories of protein supplement. Could the increased appetite be from the exercise and if so, what can I do to supress my desire to pig out?

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