Exercising And Sickness - Help Please!

[buforu21 33]

Three months out, lost right around 60 pounds, can't complain on that part. But one thing that is concerning me is that every single time I work out, I experience a whole body sickness feeling. Nausea, shaking, sick to stomach, light headed, it's so bad I can't even take a sip of Water. Well tonight after I had finished my workout (which to most wouldn't even be that hard, 30 minutes in all of cardio, nothing too crazy) and I was running to the bathroom dry heaving. I think I would have thrown up if I had something in my stomach, but I make sure to not eat for at least two hours before a workout. So, anyone know what's going on or experienced this? Any information would be helpful!

[Tina Z. 0]

Does this happen if you just take a walk? I would discuss it with your doctor.

[MsVeDub 32]

Your body is too tired. Have a Protein shake 30 min before you work out. Breathe...make sure you are breathing right and fill your lungs. You should maybe stretch for a good 5-10 min before and after. Warm up & down. See if that helps.

** I used to work out first thing in the mornings and a similar thing happened to me. I havent had surgery yet, so I can only speak from pre-op experience **

Good luck & keep us posted.

[AStephenson 159]

Are you sweating a lot while working out? If you aren't replacing fluids you could be dehydrated. Also, maybe try half a banana before your workout. When I was doing a very low carb diet/work out plan once, they recommended that little bit of carbs beforehand...hope this helps

[Sherry77 166]

My personal trainer told me it is very important to eat something before you work out. She told me this after the first time I worked out with her and admitted I had not eaten anything yet.

[Sherry77 166]

My personal trainer told me it is very important to eat something before you work out. She told me this after the first time I worked out with her and admitted I had not eaten anything yet.

I got very dizzy and light headed. I believe the medical term is orthostatic hypotension.

[buforu21 33]

Does this happen if you just take a walk? I would discuss it with your doctor.

No, I'm a college student at one of the big ten schools so I walk at least a mile and a half a day just to get to and from classes. These feelings only occur when I get my heart rate up, when I'm actually trying to exert myself.

[buforu21 33]

Are you sweating a lot while working out? If you aren't replacing fluids you could be dehydrated. Also, maybe try half a banana before your workout. When I was doing a very low carb diet/work out plan once, they recommended that little bit of carbs beforehand...hope this helps

I've never really experienced profuse sweating, even when I was at a fit 145 in high school and working out with my swim team (included exercise out of the pool as well lol) for two-three hours a day.

[buforu21 33]

I got very dizzy and light headed. I believe the medical term is orthostatic hypotension.

Thanks for the information! I'll be sure to eat a little closer to working out!

[buforu21 33]

Your body is too tired. Have a Protein shake 30 min before you work out. Breathe...make sure you are breathing right and fill your lungs. You should maybe stretch for a good 5-10 min before and after. Warm up & down. See if that helps.

** I used to work out first thing in the mornings and a similar thing happened to me. I havent had surgery yet, so I can only speak from pre-op experience **

Good luck & keep us posted.

Thanks for the insight, I'll make sure to try all of your helpful advice!