I dont know if I'm pushing myself?

berbe01
berbe01 Posts: 2
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm extremely out of shape.
180 pounds, 5'7 male with no physical activity other than walking to and from classes.
I want to lose weight though.
So I started working out but when I work out, I always feel sick to my stomach.
I did 40 sit ups, then rested for 20 seconds. Then a 40 second plank, then rested for 30 seconds. Then 45 squats. 20 second rest.
I wanted to do more, but I already feel like I'm going to puke.
I read online and it said dont eat two hours before you work out.
So I did exactly that.
I had a chicken breast and rice two hours earlier.
Then I did stretches before I started.
I constantly drink water. Thats all I drink.
Then I started doing the workouts and ten minutes into it, my stomach is upset and I feel light headed. So my only assumption is that that tiny workout is too much for me.
How am I supposed to make any progress if I can only do 10 sit ups?

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  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Calorie deficit = weight loss. Start there.
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    Calorie deficit = weight loss. Start there.

    This. I will add if you want to add progress to your fitness level. Start easy then keep going. One more rep is progress. One more second is progress. As for the puke feeling I used to feel that when I was going too hard on runs usually. I did just suck it up. I don't recommend that. I never felt queasy after weights.

    Just keep at it.
  • hmaddpear
    hmaddpear Posts: 610 Member
    How am I supposed to make any progress if I can only do 10 sit ups?

    You start with what you're comfortable with, and every week you push to add more. I couldn't do a single sit up when I started last year and I can now.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    I think you need to be a bit more patient with yourself. I know there are some that believe the true sign of a good workout is feeling like you're going to hurl (or actually hurling) but I think that's akin to feeling hungry all the time while you're dieting - truly unnecesary.

    Hm, let's think about this. You've already made progress by going from barely doing anything to doing 40 sit-ups. Success doesn't mean becoming an instant athlete... Give your body time to adapt and truly progress.

    Also, make sure you're not holding your breath while doing any moves like that. Common problem
  • justcat206
    justcat206 Posts: 716 Member
    How's your protein intake? I used to black out if I did much exercize at all and my doctor told me I was seriously protein deficient and to have a high protein snack within an hour before I started working out. Once I started adding that in, no more nausea and dizziness. Also, if situps and planks make you feel awful (situps give me reflux for example), try doing squats and romanian deadlifts, or going for a jog, a swim, or even just a brisk walk. Whatever type of exercize you enjoy is the type you'll stick with the best.
  • LePhoque
    LePhoque Posts: 4
    I'd personally add some cardio/aerobic exercise into your regime. If your muscles don't feel fatigued when you're doing sit ups, but you feel sick and dizzy, then maybe you are lacking a bit of stamina. I do circuit training and think it's great for building up some stamina and working your muscles at the same time. There's a difference between pushing yourself and forcing yourself and if you feel sick and dizzy then you shouldn't feel pressured to carry on, you just need to be patient. :)

    If you enjoy doing sit ups then you could maybe try a sit up challenge? For example, start doing 30 sit ups a day for a week, then up it to 40 a day, and then so on until you find a number of reps you're comfortable with. If you feel dizzy or sick then take a couple of minutes break and continue when you feel better. You've just got to take it at your own pace. :)

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