Before I go into the gym I have to make sure that I am neither hungry nor too full. I am not sure if that is how everyone feels but this requirement of delicate balance between too full and too hungry is causing trouble to me.
There have been times when I went to gym when I am too full and it scares me that I might throw up especially when I do squats or deadlifts. Another problem is cramps for more movement involved exercises. Yet another problem with being too full is that I will not be able to eat much after the workout (the ectomorph problem of getting too full too quickly).
And then there are times when I go to gym feeling hungry like today. Something urgent came up at work and I was 45 minutes late to gym than usual. I started feeling hungry as I stepped into the gym. It is a weird time that I can neither have a snack nor a full lunch. But in retrospect I should have had a snack even if it means I will have to reduce the big lunch after workout. As I started working out I felt weak and dizzy. At one point I felt I will blackout right after a heavy squat.
Lesson for the day: I just have to make sure I do not miss the gym time and if I do I should snack a bit. May be some fruit juice or some other quickly digestible substances and wait 30 to 60 minutes before hitting the gym. Cannot drink coffee and go to the gym. For some reason it makes me more nauseous and I feel more dehydrated.
Some related links
- http://exercise.about.com/od/weightloss/f/emptystomach.htm
- http://www.healthline.com/blogs/diet_nutrition/2007/11/eat-before-exercise.html
- http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0KGB/is_1_5/ai_n6097710/
- http://www.truthaboutabs.com/pre-workout-energy-drinks.html
I just bookmark your post, Thanks for good sharing -James