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discussion for beginning- jogging and dieting

karlallanos12530
karlallanos12530 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello everyone Im Karla a 27 year old mother of two. I just started a 1500 calorie diet and just began to walk. I am experiencing headaches during the diet, and it will not go away with aspirin
What should I be eating more of or should I take a supplement to help alleviate those headaches? I did start to walk as well, but eventually I would like to jog. What is the best way to start jogging especially if you weigh 200 pounds and cannot even jog a block without a asthma attack?

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  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    Hey. Google c25k. It basically takes you from being sedentary to being a runner. There are a few different types out there. Depending on your phone, there are a few free apps that you can use that will guide you through a c25k program.
  • jmoorman83
    jmoorman83 Posts: 17 Member
    Make sure you are drinking plenty of water. Dehydration will cause headaches.
  • healthygreek
    healthygreek Posts: 2,137 Member
    Have you cut caffeine from your diet?
    That can cause headaches for the first few days.
    And, I agree-drink lots of water!
  • evileen99
    evileen99 Posts: 1,564 Member
    healthygreek wrote: »
    Have you cut caffeine from your diet?
    That can cause headaches for the first few days.
    And, I agree-drink lots of water!
    Yep, if you've stopped caffeine, you're going to get killer headaches for a few days.
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
    My advice is to take it slow. Coming off caffeine or carbs can cause headaches or you may be dehydrated. Exercise will get easier as the weight comes off. Jogging is a great ambition but if you never get to jog because of your asthma, that's okay too. Walking is great exercise. Baby steps are the key and you'll make progress. You can do it :)
  • Amanda4change
    Amanda4change Posts: 620 Member
    Headaches can also be caused by low blood sugar, low or high blood pressure, dehydration, not enough protein, caffeine withdrawals,etc. if the headache lasts for more than 48 hours go to your doctor.

    The C25K is an amazing program, I highly recommend it. However I would stick with walking until you discuss it with the doctor that treats your asthma.
  • StaciMarie1974
    StaciMarie1974 Posts: 4,138 Member
    I'd say get a regular walking routine going before you worry about jogging. And then when you feel ready, you can alternate 3-4 minutes walking/30-60 seconds jogging & repeat. Gradually increase the time spent jogging.

    First thought on the headaches: are you getting enough water?
    karlallanos12530 wrote: »
    Hello everyone Im Karla a 27 year old mother of two. I just started a 1500 calorie diet and just began to walk. I am experiencing headaches during the diet, and it will not go away with aspirin
    What should I be eating more of or should I take a supplement to help alleviate those headaches? I did start to walk as well, but eventually I would like to jog. What is the best way to start jogging especially if you weigh 200 pounds and cannot even jog a block without a asthma attack?

  • ogmomma2012
    ogmomma2012 Posts: 1,520 Member
    I am an asthmatic myself. My doctor recommends I use my rescue inhaler 10min prior to exercise to prevent an asthma attack. Are you taking a multivitamin, or weaning yourself off soda? Cutting soda can sometimes cause headaches. I would talk to your doctor or find a nutritionist.
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    So I missed the part about asthma, sorry! Asthma can be from weight, but not always. I used to have to take asthma medications and inhalers, but have since stopped (at the advice of my pulomonologist) because I no longer needed them after losing quite a bit of weight. Of course, never stop a medication without your doctor telling you to. When I first started, my dr reccomended that every 5 or so minutes, I take a minute to stop and drink some water, then continue IF I felt okay. I found that those intervals helped because it allowed me to think about how I felt before I would have a full blown asthma attack. As things progressed the intervals became longer and longer. Might be something to consider and to ask your doctor about.
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