Jennifer D. Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I am not an advanced athlete, but I still do my best to exercise. However, frequently after exercising I get a headache bad enough that I have to dig out the ibuprofen. This is not specific to my whole30 (this is my first, I'm on day 11), but I was hoping that the headaches had been connected to the food I was eating and would go away! Has anyone else experienced this and been able to navigate it? Perhaps there is a post workout snack that would address this? I just don't know enough of the science yet to do more than guess. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitjm5 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 How long/intense/frequent are your workouts? Is it every time? Only after certain exercises? What you eating post-workout right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmays Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 How is your hydration? Most of the time, when I get a headache, it's because I need more fluids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer D. Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 My workouts vary, from walking a few miles, biking, to variations of WODs. For example, yesterday I did (1/2mi run; then 50 squats; 40 mountain climbers; 30 situps; 20 push ups; 10 sprawls) for 15 min. The headaches start after the work out is over and continually get worse until I give in and take medicine. Not every time, but usually if it's higher intensity or if the temperature is at all warm/hot. I need to hone my post meals, which might be part of the problem? The meal planning template says to include higher carb produce ye not rely on fruit, but yesterday I ate a banana because no sweet potatoes were immediately available. I'm not sure how high the intensity of the work out needs to be to justify a post meal. As far as water, I'm trying to drink a good deal. I don't want to slosh around when exercising but I make sure to drink an extra few glasses a day when I work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Your workout definitely justifies a post WO snack. Anytime you don't feel awesome after a WO is when you should add a snack IMHO. See if eating a lean protein and a starchie immediately after your workout fixes this. I get headachey if I workout too hard and run errands before having a snack. I am also not pleasant to be around when I do that. Also, if you don't drink during your WO, then chug a bunch of water right after. My workouts have decreased in rest periods greatly, so I am finding it hard to fit in the water I need. I feel pretty dehydrated afterwards, so instead of chatting with my trainer about earth shattering things, I am spending my 20 seconds drinking water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaLee Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I get at too, and it's almost always because I haven't had enough water or if I don't eat before I work out (I Crossfit). Long workouts in particular. I tend to not drink much during the workout hour because of the peeing thing, so with long, intense workouts, I often get a headache. It helps to eat as soon as possible and drink lots of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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