What could be the problem?

[Bobalita229]

I am a nursing student and put on a nice 40 lbs and at 39% body fat (yuck) in the past 4 years. I have exercised on and off to cathe videos in this time my diet was just way out of control (school vending machines and noshing always during study)

I decided to get real serious for the past 3 weeks I...
1) changed my diet whole grains/lean meats (I am following the eat-clean diet at about 1400 calories)
2) hired a personal trainer 3x week followed by 30-45 min cardio
3) cardio with cathe 3x week (kickbox,lowmax,step blast)

I felt really great, my trainer was pushing me really hard, I'm firming up nicely. I just done legs at 10am after a 8 am meal of 1/2 cup of cooked 5 grain cereal w/ 1/2 cup of choc. soy milk and 1 cup of Keifer probiotic smoothie. I did 30 minutes of no joke leg training and headed upstairs to do my cardio. i lasted maybe 10 minutes, i got really nauseous and shakey and had to stop. I was wearing my HR monitor and my HR just kept going up from 125 to about 150 and then came down. I drank 24 oz of water and nibbled on a Gnu flavor and fiber bar until I got home and ate a 1/2 grapefruit and 20 grams of whey protein.
but I was still pretty shakey for a while

I thought maybe sugar low or carb depleated cells or just to much to fast and too soon or not enough calories (1400)

I was wondering if anyone has had this experience or knows about it that could give me a few pointers?


Thank you
Theresa

 

[GreenEyedLefty]

JMO, but I think you're doing too much cardio, and not eating enough to fuel your body for those hard workouts.

 

[CollinsMom]

Hmmm, I really don't know what the problem could be.

I just wanted to say that I hope you figure it out, and good luck with your goals!

 

[hkbecky]

Hi Theresa,

Yep, you called it. It looks like a classic case of too much, too fast & too soon. You're also not fueled enough for your workouts.

I've felt this before when I do really strenuous workouts. I usually carry a banana or apple to pick me up mid-workout and keep myself hydrated by sipping water throughout the workout.

When you start to feel light-headed, don't push it. Eat something or have an energy drink before you restart the cardio.

You should also pace your workouts. Don't wear yourself out or you won't want to stick to the program. I suggest working out every other day so it's not impossible to maintain for a long period of time to achieve your goals. In order to see true results, you need to work with some level of consistency.

Good luck!
Becky

 

[robin8r]

I find that a small amount of protein, like 1 hard boiled egg, and either a banana or small handful of Fiber One Cereal fuels me nicely for a workout.

I would eat no more than on-half hour before your workout. 2 hours before the workout seems way too long befre the workout to be well fueled.

I get the same way when I don't get something in my stomach.

Good Luck!

Terri

 

[Liann]

The nauseous, shakey, dizzy feeling... been there! I agree with everyone that it is just too much too soon. I remember going to my first Tae Kwon Do class and being put through an hour conditioning program. I was sooooo sick, I had to lay in the back of my car for almost an hour afterwards trying NOT to throw up. I definitely pushed my body somewhere it wasn't ready to go (my motivation was a really cute instructor that I didn't want to think I was a wimp!). After several weeks though (and pacing myself better), I could actually make it through without getting that feeling anymore. It's all part of conditioning yourself. I still have the habit of trying to tackle something I am not ready for because I want immediate results. I've learned to listen to my body and if I start getting sick, I take breaks, get some water, eat a snack, and then if I feel better continue.

p.s. I allow myself more calories on days with high cardio.

 

[LauraMax]

I've been there too--in January when I lost about 15 lbs in 3 weeks for a variety of unpleasant reasons. I had to take an off week & my first day back at the gym I got on the arc trainer, lasted maybe 8 minutes, & had to get off before I hurled or passed out. I took a break & then did my weight routine after but intentionally reduced the weights & intensity.

How long have you been doing this routine? It could be time for a rest week. Take a few days, do some light cardio if you feel you must, pilates and/or yoga if you feel you must, but it really sounds like your body is telling you to rest. In fact, not telling you, but screaming it at you!