Puking while exercising

FrnkLft

Admittedly, I had not tried working out without eating before. With what my trainer said, I just started eating less like just having half a bagel or an apple and it still wasn't working. So, I'll try that and just drink a ton of water before and during and maybe that will solve the problem.

Ehhh, drinking a ton of water might cause you to have the same problem lol Moderation kiddo.

Also, I workout in the mornings on weekends, and I've found that I need to give myself an hour of awakedness before I hit the gym. Otherwise I feel like barfing, whether I ate something or not.

Austadophilus5

How much have you changed your pattern recently? Is the exercise thing new? What time are you eating compared to what your body has been used to knowing is 'breakfast time'?

I've noticed my stomach takes a while to wake up, and putting food into it before it's ready gets uncomfortable.

I used to stick to meal shakes before long runs so as not to worry about digestive issues, but now I don't bother with anything. My mom gives me a bad time about this and says I'll have heart problems or something later...my partner read up on it and said so long as you're not feeling hungry or faint, it's fine.

Try something simpler like some juice - you'll keep the blood sugar up and have *some* calories to burn, but it might settle better than the granola bar/bagel. (If you're concerned about puking though I'd start with something less acidic than orange juice, that sounds painful to vomit).

Also consider if you push too hard too fast at the gym, but if that seems unlikely, I'd recommend trying something liquid/lighter, and then have a 'real' breakfast post-workout.

Well, I just started back working out after six months of really no activity while I was in school. And I've never tried a gym before now, so I would say that since I'm paying for the gym, I am trying to work with more intensity than I was doing before. I'm new to living alone and I got really sick over Christmas, so I figured I better work way harder to get into shape.

The gym is new, but I've been mainly working between the elliptical and the cycling machines and then doing weight lifting afterwards. As for my breakfast habits, I used to never really eat anything for breakfast. I usually skipped and just ate lunch instead, so I dunno if that has anything to do with it. But I figured if I was working out like I am now, I should start eating breakfast again.

Anyways, the advice is very helpful and I'll go to the gym tomorrow without eating beforehand and see how I feel. If I feel anything, I'll just try a breakfast shake or smoothie and see where that goes.

stplatt

I personally don't like to eat within 2 hours prior to working out. Problems with dry throat? Chew a piece of gum until you get warmed up. When I run, I always get dry throat for the first .5 mile or so. I chew a half piece of gum which keeps the juices flowing. Once I get warmed up, I spit it out (I hate chewing gum.).