Yes I know puking is bad.. I started this new high intensity training class at the gym. I got severe abdominal cramps and then i threw up slightly and some other issues as I am a lady Ill spare the details. The trainer does not know i am banded and I usually don't eat before working out cause my system doesn't like early morning meals. usually my vitamins and coffee pre workout and then protein post workout. Im not worried I hurt my band as it was minimal and I don't vomit often. I handled my bathroomish business a missed one loop of the training and then continued to do class . He said I must eat a little something prior to this class as my body needs fuel. One trainer suggested peanut butter on a piece of toast I Was wondering what other's eat. My initial thoughts is a protein shake as i do best with liquids as soon as I wake up. My NSV is I'm not giving up on this class. Its supposed to be an 8 week transformation program. I measured my self today to track changes. I plan by week 8 making it through with no issues what so ever:)

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Bless your heart. I tried a HIT class a few times and had to call it quits. I'm not surprised that you puked after some of that inhuman torture.

I agree that you need some food before any workout, and especially before an extreme workout. When my band was extra tight in the morning, I would do a Protein shake before my workout. Everything I've read on this subject agrees that carbs (for energy) and protein (for endurance) are important pre-workout, and that protein (for muscle repair) is important post-workout. If your band still feels tight after your workout, I'd do another protein shake. Otherwise I'd have a Protein Bar.

Good for you for taking on workout challenge like that and sticking to it!

I only do shakes before work outs- NO SOLIDS ever.

Vitamins and coffee is a bad idea...coffee is a known stomach irritant, and for your body to absorb the nutrients it needs from the vitamins you take, you need real food, or at least a Protein shake.

The reason is that some of the vitamins are Water soluable, others fat soluable. Without having both some water and fat to allow the vitamins to be absorbed when you take them, you are shorting yourself on vital nutrition.

Vitamins and coffee is a bad idea...coffee is a known stomach irritant' date=' and for your body to absorb the nutrients it needs from the vitamins you take, you need real food, or at least a Protein shake. The reason is that some of the vitamins are Water soluable, others fat soluable. Without having both some water and fat to allow the vitamins to be absorbed when you take them, you are shorting yourself on vital nutrition. [/quote']

I usually take my Biotin n Vitamin as soon as I get up ... Then a cup of coffee 30 mins later and 30 mins later my Breakfast sometimes it's breakfast first then coffee... It's kinda cold at 5 am on my way to the gym so I like my coffee... But I might switch to hot water Instead n save my coffee for my way home from work n on my way to my second job

I do a boot camp class and although ive never vomited id get very light headed due to low calories. Definitely a protein shake. I started this and use gatorade no calorie during the workout in place of water and havent had that problem for a while.

I do a protein shake before and half a quest bar with a TB of raw almond butter afterwards.

Thanks

I work out on a empty stomach....I have an article somewhere showing a study done where a higher % of fat will be burned quicker! More efficient weight loss and body toning....

Of course, if you have no excess fat, then you will need to take something.....aside from my morning coffee and Vitamins, I also take a shot 11ml of pure pre digested (enzymes) liquid Protein.....and of course, plenty of Water before, during and after....I go through 32ozs easily......

As far as light headed, puking, nausea, diaphoresis, etc....these are also signs of somethings possibly serious....if you are a newbie and not in fit shape, be careful....I know the gym I go to will, and do take people's blood pressure and vital signs whenever asked....which is often....

I work out on a empty stomach....I have an article somewhere showing a study done where a higher % of fat will be burned quicker! More efficient weight loss and body toning.... Of course' date=' if you have no excess fat, then you will need to take something.....aside from my morning coffee and Vitamins, I also take a shot 11ml of pure pre digested (enzymes) liquid Protein.....and of course, plenty of Water before, during and after....I go through 32ozs easily...... As far as light headed, puking, nausea, diaphoresis, etc....these are also signs of somethings possibly serious....if you are a newbie and not in fit shape, be careful....I know the gym I go to will, and do take people's blood pressure and vital signs whenever asked....which is often....[/quote']

I have been spinning 4-6x a week n just changed to this high intensity class maybe it was a fluke but I will monitor it closely after all I'm doing this all to be healthy not cause different Health issues. I will also talk to the nurse practitioner on Monday

I work out on a empty stomach....I have an article somewhere showing a study done where a higher % of fat will be burned quicker! More efficient weight loss and body toning....

Of course, if you have no excess fat, then you will need to take something.....aside from my morning coffee and Vitamins, I also take a shot 11ml of pure pre digested (enzymes) liquid Protein.....and of course, plenty of Water before, during and after....I go through 32ozs easily......

As far as light headed, puking, nausea, diaphoresis, etc....these are also signs of somethings possibly serious....if you are a newbie and not in fit shape, be careful....I know the gym I go to will, and do take people's blood pressure and vital signs whenever asked....which is often....

I'd like to see that article and learn more about that study and whoever published the findings you mention.Lightheadedness, puking, nausea and diaphoresis may indeed be signs of something serious...such as not having consumed any nourishment prior to the workout, no matter how fit you are, or how highly aggrandized your mental condition.

I think you may have overexerted yourself. In the Army I used to run until I threw up all the time. Nowadays vomit can wreck my band and really injure us, so be careful. I used to throw up with or without breakfast, but to play it safe I'd stay clear of food until 30ish minutes after work outs. That's when our body needs that protein to help with work out recovery.