Crashing 1/2 way through workout..advice?

[Runnoft]

Ok, I have not been working out for some time and I just started back last week.

Doing a beginner workout program so I don't hurt myself. (At one point in my life I was in the gym 2-3hrs a day). Trying to eat properly also.

Here is my problem. On my lift days. Mon, Wed, and Fri, I start getting a general ill feeling. I push through it, but get extremely nausiated and very week. I immediatly start drinking orange juice and protein shake. (Srsly have to force it hard)

I have been trying to see what is causing it. I start my workout within 40 min of waking up. Today was tough, but I was able to control it a bit. 4 eggs, 2 pieces whole grain toast w/no sugar added jam as soon as I got up. Drank 2 cups water and took a water bottle with me to make sure I sipped every few minutes.

1C skim milk + scoop whey protein for recovery.


Ok, 1/2 way through I felt nausiated, but not as bad as usuall. Lots of belching though. In the end I could tell that If I had to keep going I was going crash hard, but I made it.

What do you think? (Simple circuit training atm to get my body ready)

Is my wake up meal the key? Or is it too much too fast and I just need to get used to working out again?

Thanks,

[xAlphax]

Try waiting an hour after eating before exercising.

[Runnoft]

Try waiting an hour after eating before exercising.

Yeah, I may try this...but it means getting up at 3:45-4:00....Grrrrrrrrrrrrr

My window of gym time is between 5am and 6am....for the moment so that will be tough....but gotta do what I gotta do I guess.

[Corsaire]

I usually feel the same way when I eat eggs or nuts before working out, even if it's 1 hour and a half before. I would recommend eating something with more carbs and less fat before your workout...maybe yogurt with granola and fruit.

[SAT10]

Don't be afraid of preworkout carbs/sugar especially if you are going to be working out so early.

[Runnoft]

Hmmm....


Not a bad idea at all really. I beleive I will try to load myself with carbs. I'll give that a try for my Wed. time.

Thanks,

[Corsaire]

Be sure to give us some updates on your findings...I'm also looking for ways to boost my energy during workouts!

[Rodzilla]

workout with less food in your stomach. Maybe something lite like a granola bar before starting..but something like the breakfast you described would take a good bit of time to digest.

[festerbing]

caffeine/stimulants are key imo