Upset stomache after working out. . . too much water?

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xDeannaGarciax
xDeannaGarciax Posts: 675
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I'm almost at my goal weight and as of recently trying to get these last few pounds off, when I work out I'm getting sick to my stomach afterward, literally on the verge of barfing. During a 30min workout I usually drink about 12-15oz of water. Am I maybe drinking too much in a short amount of time? It's all I can think of, I don't eat right before or right after (recently because I'm sick to my stomache, but before this naseua started I'd chow down on some protein afterward, which I can no longer do.)

Is there a reccomended amount of water intake for a specified amount of workout time I should go by?
Has this happened to anyone else? Any suggestions?

Thanks ahead of time.

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  • mrsdonaheღ
    mrsdonaheღ Posts: 29
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    Probably just little sips. And working out on an empty stomach, then drinking water, that would definitely make me feel yucky.
  • miqisha
    miqisha Posts: 1,534 Member
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    I would suggest eating a banana or some typpe of fruit prior to working out. I think thats whats making you sick, working out on an upset stomach, plus the water on an empty stomach doesnt help either.

    I can't drink too much water, when I am hungry, it hurts my stomach real bad.

    I eat a banana before I work out, and take a couple sips of water before I start, and a few small sips in between. Then I shower, and eat my breakfast then I start drinking loads of water.
  • mary020378
    mary020378 Posts: 28
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    drink room temperature water instead cold or water with ice. cuz really cold or ice water can cause an upset stomach during workouts
  • rai8759
    rai8759 Posts: 296 Member
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    i have also been having problems getting nauseous after working out. I even threw up after my last work-out at the gym! I looked up some possible reasons. These are the three I found

    1. Dehydration. Drink 2 cups of water 2 hours before working out, then 20 minutes before working out. While working out take small sips of water throughout.
    2. Meal Timing. Small meals- wait 1 hour before working out, Regular Meals- 2 hours, Large Meals- 3 or more hours. Don't eat something that will shoot your blood sugar up quickly (like white bread, candy, simple sugars), but make sure you have some protein source so stabilize your blood sugar and prevent hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
    3. Your Workout. It may be 2 hard for you right now. Try taking it down a notch or doing something different.

    I hope this helps!

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