Just had a thought...

kewkdb

So about an hour ago I finished a 4mi run. When I got home I showered and then ate my lunch. ~30min later I feel really nauseated. Like I can reverse my food right now as I type this. I ate a 33o cal meal and ate it really slow chewing a lot so I got really full.

My question is: If I did reverse my lunch; would I lose all of those calories? Or did I have enough time (~30min) to get those calories into my system?

It would really suck if I had to eat again

beethedreamer

Your body would have already had some time to absorb the nutrients from that food, so most of the calories would count.

tlp8rb

I don't agree that 30 minutes in the stomach is enough time to absorb most nutrients (calories). Sorry. That said, I wouldn't worry about it but would ask myself why you became nauseated after running and eating.

For more information on the digestion (and absorption) process, see:

http://www.wereyouwondering.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-digest-food/

kewkdb

I couldn't hold it I've ran 22miles this week and I think perhaps I am just pushing myself too hard. Maybe that is why I was nauseated. That or it was something in my food. I've planned in 7 days a week running but I think I will take tomorrow off.

kartheef

not encouraging bulimia but maybe you burned up some calories barfing?

kewkdb

not encouraging bulimia but maybe you burned up some calories barfing?

That is what I am afraid of not burning per-se but losing. I already eat at a deficit and I am comfortable with that deficit. I do not want to go below that deficit and I don't want to eat again other than dinner lol. I will likely just have a bigger dinner tonight. Maybe go out to eat.

DanOhh

Your stomach doesn't absorb food it breaks it down for digestion into the intestine. So, what ever came out didn't get absorbed.

abtropix

I'm no expert, but I would just suggest that if you couldn't hold your lunch, make sure you have a sensible, light dinner. Avoid anything to heavy on your upset stomach. Calorie wise, no idea, sorry!

tlp8rb

I couldn't hold it I've ran 22miles this week and I think perhaps I am just pushing myself too hard. Maybe that is why I was nauseated. That or it was something in my food. I've planned in 7 days a week running but I think I will take tomorrow off.

I'm so hooked on the web - it answers so many questions. There is a good site called Time to Run. The article found here may be of interest to you. http://www.time-to-run.com/doctor/runnerstrots.htm. Otherwise "Google" nausea after running, and you'll get a bunch of possible explanations.

I think taking a day off is a good idea. Good luck.

grouch201

Reversing? Is that an idiom for wretching? I've noticed for a while now that sometimes my food will sometimes make it's way back up into my mouth, almost as if my stomach is saying, "Hey, would you mind chewing this again. We don't think you quite got it right the first time." I don't know if this is normal, but I've just dealt with it. I've never intentionally hurled after a meal, but have barfed a few times after working out particularly hard.

As to the question of the OP. My experience has been that I've thrown up after particularly hard workouts, especially when it's been preceded by a long period of inactivity. Perhaps a day off tomorrow would be a good idea. I know I'm looking forward to a break tomorrow. Cheers!

sblowes

It takes the body about 2.5 - 3 hours to digest a meal (which is why it's recommended to eat every three hours). Simple carbohydrates start getting broken down the instant they go in your mouth (that's what saliva does). Fat and protein take a little longer. That's why high carb meals make you feel hungry sooner than protein heavy foods.