New here- My story

[lobosmari]

Hi guys,

Im Mari,

Im originally from Brazil but Ive been in the SF Bay Area for the past 6 years. Since moving to the US I started packing pounds, I hit rockbottom last year when I gained 30lbs in 6 months (emotional eater and a boyfriend that loves nachos and philly cheesesteak).

I finally decided to change after seeing some pictures of myself at a friend's graduation last May. The picture was shocking since I couldnt recognize myself, and thought the person standing next to my friend was someone else.

I just finished the first day of the beginners body weight workout, but I had to stop at the beginning of the third circuit since I got nauseous (Is that normal?). Im also starting the Paleo diet, Im going to try to go full Paleo, and leave one day per week for cheating until I get used to the diet.

Hope to meet you all

[Choppins]

Hi Mari,

Welcome to the NF forum - I'm brand new here too. Hope you get the info you need here, certainly looks like you will!

[SuperVillain]

Boas-Vindas.

You'll find alot of supportive people around here for whatever your fitness goals are.

Its tough to say what might have made you nauseous. It could have been the workout itself or maybe the change in height (rapid up and down) messing with your equilibrium. SV would say give it another try after a rest day.

[ThePuma]

Welcome! When I started the beginners body weight circuit, I thought I was going to either be sick or pass out. Just don't give up! You will definitely see results from the workout.

[CakeBanisher]

Welcome aboard! I've had one time doing the BBWW when I felt a bit sick, too. I wonder if it's the jumping jacks in particular messing with an ordinarily static body that can't figure out what you're doing to it. Granted, I could be totally wrong, but that's what it felt like to me Best of luck to you!

[lobosmari]

Thank you guys!

That was really helpful.

[JediNickD]

Getting a little nausea from an intense workout is normal. Just go stand over a trash can until your clear. If it keeps occuring for more than a week, then you may have an equilibrium/vertigo issue. I'm not a doctor, but I'd recommend consulting one.

And be careful drinking cold water! It'll upset your stomach. Drink room temperture water during intense workouts.