nauseous while strength training?

[octoroach]

I have lost 60 pounds and now it’s time to start strength training while I lose the final 30-40. Problem is, I’m lifting (not even like hard, just basic started stuff with resistance bands) and midway through I straight feel like puking and have to stop. Anyone else get this? Solutions?

This morning I ate a protein bar and then started my workout for reference so it wasn’t after a big meal or anything. had to stop and just rest and if i try to start back up, sick again

 

[AndyPanda]

I have lost 60 pounds and now it’s time to start strength training while I lose the final 30-40. Problem is, I’m lifting (not even like hard, just basic started stuff with resistance bands) and midway through I straight feel like puking and have to stop. Anyone else get this? Solutions?

This morning I ate a protein bar and then started my workout for reference so it wasn’t after a big meal or anything. had to stop and just rest and if i try to start back up, sick again

Can you check your blood sugar?

 

[octoroach]

Can you check your blood sugar?

i do not have the tools for this right now but that is a good idea

 

[mostlydamp]

I would say consider working out fasted to see if that helps, or without taking in protein first. When taking a glp1 I have had to make sure my belly is mostly empty when exercising or I have nausea and indigestion.

 

[tangoecho311]

I would say consider working out fasted to see if that helps, or without taking in protein first. When taking a glp1 I have had to make sure my belly is mostly empty when exercising or I have nausea and indigestion.

It's super interesting hearing how the meds affect others. I have to have a small meal/heavy snack 1-2 hours before a workout and drink extra water/electrolytes beforehand. If I don't I feel weak and nauseous during my workout. And I can't use pre-workout anymore. I workout in the evening and I don't digest it quickly enough to burn through it before I go to bed and I'll be up all night.
I tried to workout fasted (just a brisk 2 mile walk/jog) followed by some light weights and barely made it though my treadmill session before nearly fainting. 😅

 

[mostlydamp]

It's super interesting hearing how the meds affect others. I have to have a small meal/heavy snack 1-2 hours before a workout and drink extra water/electrolytes beforehand. If I don't I feel weak and nauseous during my workout. And I can't use pre-workout anymore. I workout in the evening and I don't digest it quickly enough to burn through it before I go to bed and I'll be up all night.
I tried to workout fasted (just a brisk 2 mile walk/jog) followed by some light weights and barely made it though my treadmill session before nearly fainting. 😅

Yeah it has definitely changed my digestion and eating habits nat a workout or before bed!

 

[YoYoFat]

I was like this a decade ago, long before GLP-1s. I believe it had to do with increased blood flow and blood pressure changes, diverting blood flow from one area and to another.

 

[PhoenixPalmer]

It sounds like your body is still adjusting to strength training. Nausea can happen due to factors like low blood sugar, dehydration, or just your body adapting to new demands. Try eating a small carb source 30 to 60 minutes before working out, sip water throughout, and start with shorter sessions. Over time, your endurance should improve!

 

[Jackol Jones Lenno]

Congrats on the 60 pounds that’s awesome. Feeling sick mid-workout is pretty common starting out. Might be the intensity, not enough water, or that protein bar hitting wrong. Try dialing it back a bit, hydrate, and wait longer after eating. You’re on the right track just give your body time to adjust.

 

[flsailfish22]

I have lost 60 pounds and now it’s time to start strength training while I lose the final 30-40. Problem is, I’m lifting (not even like hard, just basic started stuff with resistance bands) and midway through I straight feel like puking and have to stop. Anyone else get this? Solutions?

This morning I ate a protein bar and then started my workout for reference so it wasn’t after a big meal or anything. had to stop and just rest and if i try to start back up, sick again

I had a similar issue after a few weeks on reta and it was related to blood sugar. I figured it out with a continuous monitor. Only had to use it for 2 weeks to figure how to resolve the issue. Before reta I normally worked out fasted, but now I have to have a carb heavy meal before exercise. As long as I do a 10 to 20min walk after that meal I don't feel full or bloated at the gym.

 

[EsSquared]

GLP1s are diabetic drugs, and good at glucose lowering.

Reta, in particular, can keep liver glucose levels low.

Before training try some simple carbs. A serving of gummy bears, sour patch kids, or something like that is super easy, also, so is a banana.

DEEP into the weight loss process, pre-workout carbs are pretty useful to keep up performance.

 

[FigjamDOOM]

GLP1s are diabetic drugs, and good at glucose lowering.

Reta, in particular, can keep liver glucose levels low.

Before training try some simple carbs. A serving of gummy bears, sour patch kids, or something like that is super easy, also, so is a banana.

DEEP into the weight loss process, pre-workout carbs are pretty useful to keep up performance.

And to add to this, to get my protein and carb calories, I have an intra-workout shake consisting of whey protein and gatorade powder. About 15-20g of protein and 25-35g of carbs. Something I picked up when I used to follow the RP diet but since starting my glp journey, I went back to it to maintain as much muscle mass and performance as possible.

 

[pokemonster]

I had a similar issue after a few weeks on reta and it was related to blood sugar. I figured it out with a continuous monitor. Only had to use it for 2 weeks to figure how to resolve the issue. Before reta I normally worked out fasted, but now I have to have a carb heavy meal before exercise. As long as I do a 10 to 20min walk after that meal I don't feel full or bloated at the gym.

i'm feeling exactly how you're describing. working out fasted = light headed and weak, after eating = full and nauseous. what sort of foods have you found help? I'm always struggling between "shoot, I haven't eaten today, I'd die if I worked out" and "I feel way too full to workout right now"... I don't have much of an in between on reta lol.

 

[pokemonster]

And to add to this, to get my protein and carb calories, I have an intra-workout shake consisting of whey protein and gatorade powder. About 15-20g of protein and 25-35g of carbs. Something I picked up when I used to follow the RP diet but since starting my glp journey, I went back to it to maintain as much muscle mass and performance as possible.

Do you have links or specific product names for the gatorade powder and protein? sounds like this is a good move.

 

[FigjamDOOM]

Do you have links or specific product names for the gatorade powder and protein? sounds like this is a good move.

I personally use Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein, has a red label on it. I can't stand any other flavor in powders except for vanilla or something close to it so I always use their vanilla ice cream flavor or french vanilla creme.

As for the powder, its up to you and your preferences. Currently, I have the orange flavor and when I put ice and mix it in my shaker bottle it tastes like an orange creme ice cream bar. But i've used the blue and red powders as well, orange is my favorite though.

I shoot to get about 15-20g of protein and 25-30g of carbs. I dont weigh the exact amount of powder to get a precise measurement anymore, I just eyeball it after I did it the first time. Sometimes i'll add more of each to get more macros into me. I sweat a lot so it helps with sodium too.

I drink up to half before I head to the gym or on the drive to it, refill it with water at the fountain as I go through my workout. You can have it before you get there too to fill up your stomach so you arent feeling hungry.

 

[flsailfish22]

i'm feeling exactly how you're describing. working out fasted = light headed and weak, after eating = full and nauseous. what sort of foods have you found help? I'm always struggling between "shoot, I haven't eaten today, I'd die if I worked out" and "I feel way too full to workout right now"... I don't have much of an in between on reta lol.

My pre workout is 8oz of plain greek yogert with a scoop of protein powder. I also bring an intra/post workout shake that's 16oz of OJ and 2 scoops of protein powder. I sip that when needed and finish it shoetly after my workout. I had the same issues at first. Recently switched to the virtical diet and digestion is a lot better. I get full but don't feel sick.

 

[DoubleK]

I have lost 60 pounds and now it’s time to start strength training while I lose the final 30-40. Problem is, I’m lifting (not even like hard, just basic started stuff with resistance bands) and midway through I straight feel like puking and have to stop. Anyone else get this? Solutions?

This morning I ate a protein bar and then started my workout for reference so it wasn’t after a big meal or anything. had to stop and just rest and if i try to start back up, sick again

I’d be halfway through a resistance band session and suddenly get super queasy too, even lightheaded sometimes. What helped me was spacing things out a bit more. I used to eat and then work out maybe 20–30 mins later, but now I wait at least an hour after eating, especially with anything protein-heavy.

 

[scaredofneedles]

2 weeks into reta (1mg/wk), also trying to figure this out.

Unsurprisingly, it seems to be the worst the workout after dose day. My go-to preworkout meal is 40g of oats with protein powder. I do wonder if it's the whey protein causing the stomach upset, but I do want to have at least some protein beforehand.

So now I'm trying to cut back to half a scoop of protein, and add in carbs from different sources. Instead of just oats and protein powder, I'll throw in a rice cake and some fruit.

 

[juGGaKNot]

Probably volume of food is the problem.

Fasted training with only water

 

[Zydeceltico]

I was like this a decade ago, long before GLP-1s. I believe it had to do with increased blood flow and blood pressure changes, diverting blood flow from one area and to another.

That's def what it feels like to me.

 

[Zydeceltico]

My pre workout is 8oz of plain greek yogert with a scoop of protein powder. I also bring an intra/post workout shake that's 16oz of OJ and 2 scoops of protein powder. I sip that when needed and finish it shoetly after my workout. I had the same issues at first. Recently switched to the virtical diet and digestion is a lot better. I get full but don't feel sick.

What is a virtical diet? I am looking at restructuring my diet for the same reasons.

 

[nitrohyper]

earlier this week I was working out doing leg extensions and kickbacks, and I definitely got nauseous during the sets. Prior to taking tirzepatide, I never got nauseous during workouts, but I don't want to pin the blame on the peptide. I'm going to assume it's because I didn't really eat a lot throughout the day to support me through the workout. The next day of working out, I did chest and biceps, and I didn't get nauseous, so hopefully it's a one-time thing.

 

[lessthanhalf]

After losing 60 lbs, you probably are running on not much in the way of muscle and liver glycogen stores, which you would have depleted a fair bit in the first few weeks of weight loss. When you exercise your body expects that to be there for precisely this situation, having to suddenly crank out extra food for your muscles and heart and everything else. You may not have measurably low blood sugars but your body is pretty likely to have a few complaints about you doing that to it, having to put out extra energy with minimal glycogen, there is nowhere it can easily get this extra energy from. Your body can use fat instead for this but my understanding is you need to train it to do that, and is not going to suddenly get better at it, but will if you slowly increase exercise levels.
So your body whinging that it has no food to do that exercise tells you to stop by making you feel nausea or faintness or extreme fatigue. It is not going to kill you to keep going but your body will complain. You probably do not have a lot of choice but to listen to it and build it up slowly unless you can improve it with food before exercise, otherwise you might actually faint.
I have definitely had this from exercising while dieting years ago both nausea/vomiting and fainting or faintness.
Your body might be happier with some carbs pre exercise, but you are probably going to have to experiment a bit to find out what food or fluids help or make it worse and the best timing. It does improve with training.

 

[MTSpace]

Been doing Chobani protein yogurt with blueberries, blackberries and raspberries 30 minutes before a workout and then a cup of bone broth and 12oz of water as I walk into gym.