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Austin · 11th Oct 2011, 07:45 PM

Just curious, if anyone knows... can you work out so hard you damage your brain? ... Cus sometimes when I finish working out my head feels a little "cloudy"ish... like a tiny bit lightheaded and my ears get plugged sometimes. Idk, I just worry.... I try not to push myself too much but I don't want to not push at all!

RaeofLite · 11th Oct 2011, 07:52 PM

Do you eat enough food during the day? 1500-2000 or more calories is usual for most guys.

Do you drink enough water? Are you pushing your body too hard? Are you getting enough sleep? 7-9 hours a night? Do you smoke?

11th Oct 2011, 08:00 PM

I'd say lack of food and water might be doing it.

Eat good before you go to the gym and eat good afterwards as well.

Also, you could see a dietician/nutritionist who can let you know what calorie intake is right for your body/exercise habits.

Austin · 11th Oct 2011, 08:15 PM

I sleep enough, I try to drink a lot of water but I should probably up it. I eat enough food...

Zontar · 11th Oct 2011, 08:24 PM

I guess, if you have a pre-existing health condition like high blood pressure or an aneurysm it can cause a stroke, but I'd think that would be unlikely in someone your age.

RaeofLite · 11th Oct 2011, 08:34 PM

Considering you're exercising lots, you probably have to still eat more, and remember to eat from all the food groups. That's code for healthy food.

Austin · 13th Oct 2011, 12:12 AM

Maybe I do need to eat more... but my food is healthy. I eat lots of fruits. I eat vegetables. Have a majority whole grains, drink milk (no sugary drinks rly), lean meats... only vice is candy which I haven't had a lot! And maybe I do have high blood pressure... my heart rates always super high when I exercise =/ according to the machine. I can never excert myself fully because my heart rrate goes up past where it's supposed to be.

I ended up getting a really sore throat and a little bit of a stuffy nose so I think that's why my head is cloudy and hurts, to some degree... =s

Skyfire13 · 13th Oct 2011, 12:53 AM

Note: not a doctor (but my mum is

) so take this with a bit of skepticism

No. You can't work out too hard that you will damage your brain under normal circumstances. Your body prioritizes the brain above pretty much every other part of the body so your brain will shut down the rest of your body if you are getting too close to the threshold where it may hurt yourself. You can however damage a lot of other parts of your body...

But- remember those stories about football players overexerting themselves during summer training. Yeah--that can kill you because you lose all that water and then lose the ability to get rid of all that heat. Don't do that. Drink lots of water. Eat Healthy. Try not to get sick. Otherwise have at it.

**KaraBulut** · 14th Oct 2011, 07:01 AM

You might bring a protein bar or other snack with you to the gym and eat it after your workout. See if that makes the lightheadedness better.

Austin · 16th Oct 2011, 04:10 AM

Hey sorry i didn't reply. Thanks for all the advice.

My only issue is sometimes drinking water while i work out makes me feel sluggish and sometimes hurts my stomach and stuff. Any way to prevent this?

Also my head seems to mostly be back to normal... think it was because I was sick. I'll try to eat more and drink more water before.

ShebbsIsAwesome · 16th Oct 2011, 07:23 AM

Haha, I misread the thread and thought this all happened while you were doing homework. I was like "How do they know he works out? That's weird!" wowww.

11th Oct 2011, 07:45 PM	#1
Austin Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most people in my life. Location: Orange County, California, USA Age: 19 Posts: 1,790 Join Date: Apr 2008	Because I'm a hypochondriac... Just curious, if anyone knows... can you work out so hard you damage your brain? ... Cus sometimes when I finish working out my head feels a little "cloudy"ish... like a tiny bit lightheaded and my ears get plugged sometimes. Idk, I just worry.... I try not to push myself too much but I don't want to not push at all! __________________ Can I sail through the changing ocean tides, can I handle the seasons of my life?

11th Oct 2011, 07:52 PM	#2
RaeofLite I've got the moves like Jagger Full Member Gender: ♀ Orientation: Sapphicly inclined Out Status: My closet is for clothes! Location: BC, Canada Age: 23 Posts: 3,111 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Because I'm a hypochondriac... Do you eat enough food during the day? 1500-2000 or more calories is usual for most guys. Do you drink enough water? Are you pushing your body too hard? Are you getting enough sleep? 7-9 hours a night? Do you smoke? __________________ People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Bonnie Jean Wasmund (and the lesbians)

11th Oct 2011, 08:00 PM	#3
piratealisonnn Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Because I'm a hypochondriac... I'd say lack of food and water might be doing it. Eat good before you go to the gym and eat good afterwards as well. Also, you could see a dietician/nutritionist who can let you know what calorie intake is right for your body/exercise habits.

11th Oct 2011, 08:15 PM	#4
Austin Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most people in my life. Location: Orange County, California, USA Age: 19 Posts: 1,790 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: Because I'm a hypochondriac... I sleep enough, I try to drink a lot of water but I should probably up it. I eat enough food... __________________ Can I sail through the changing ocean tides, can I handle the seasons of my life?

11th Oct 2011, 08:24 PM	#5
Zontar Mister Funny Man Full Member Gender: Male Location: Binghampton, NY Posts: 1,539 Join Date: Oct 2010	Re: Because I'm a hypochondriac... I guess, if you have a pre-existing health condition like high blood pressure or an aneurysm it can cause a stroke, but I'd think that would be unlikely in someone your age. __________________ Get up and open your eyes...Don't ever let yourself ever fall down... Get through it and learn how to fly...I know you'll find a way...today. -Days of the New, "Dirty Road"

11th Oct 2011, 08:34 PM	#6
RaeofLite I've got the moves like Jagger Full Member Gender: ♀ Orientation: Sapphicly inclined Out Status: My closet is for clothes! Location: BC, Canada Age: 23 Posts: 3,111 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Because I'm a hypochondriac... Considering you're exercising lots, you probably have to still eat more, and remember to eat from all the food groups. That's code for healthy food. __________________ People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Bonnie Jean Wasmund (and the lesbians)

13th Oct 2011, 12:12 AM	#7
Austin Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most people in my life. Location: Orange County, California, USA Age: 19 Posts: 1,790 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: Because I'm a hypochondriac... Maybe I do need to eat more... but my food is healthy. I eat lots of fruits. I eat vegetables. Have a majority whole grains, drink milk (no sugary drinks rly), lean meats... only vice is candy which I haven't had a lot! And maybe I do have high blood pressure... my heart rates always super high when I exercise =/ according to the machine. I can never excert myself fully because my heart rrate goes up past where it's supposed to be. I ended up getting a really sore throat and a little bit of a stuffy nose so I think that's why my head is cloudy and hurts, to some degree... =s __________________ Can I sail through the changing ocean tides, can I handle the seasons of my life?

13th Oct 2011, 12:53 AM	#8
Skyfire13 Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Family, facebook, and anyone that asks Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 26 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Because I'm a hypochondriac... Note: not a doctor (but my mum is ) so take this with a bit of skepticism No. You can't work out too hard that you will damage your brain under normal circumstances. Your body prioritizes the brain above pretty much every other part of the body so your brain will shut down the rest of your body if you are getting too close to the threshold where it may hurt yourself. You can however damage a lot of other parts of your body... But- remember those stories about football players overexerting themselves during summer training. Yeah--that can kill you because you lose all that water and then lose the ability to get rid of all that heat. Don't do that. Drink lots of water. Eat Healthy. Try not to get sick. Otherwise have at it.

14th Oct 2011, 07:01 AM	#9
KaraBulut EC Health Expert EC Expert Gender: Male Location: US Posts: 3,968 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Because I'm a hypochondriac... You might bring a protein bar or other snack with you to the gym and eat it after your workout. See if that makes the lightheadedness better.

16th Oct 2011, 04:10 AM	#10
Austin Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most people in my life. Location: Orange County, California, USA Age: 19 Posts: 1,790 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: Because I'm a hypochondriac... Hey sorry i didn't reply. Thanks for all the advice. My only issue is sometimes drinking water while i work out makes me feel sluggish and sometimes hurts my stomach and stuff. Any way to prevent this? Also my head seems to mostly be back to normal... think it was because I was sick. I'll try to eat more and drink more water before. __________________ Can I sail through the changing ocean tides, can I handle the seasons of my life?

16th Oct 2011, 07:23 AM	#11
ShebbsIsAwesome EC Addict Full Member Gender: Florida Orientation: Out to anybody who cares to ask, Facebook, Family Out Status: Kinsey 6 Location: Male Age: 17 Posts: 273 Join Date: Feb 2011	Re: Because I'm a hypochondriac... Haha, I misread the thread and thought this all happened while you were doing homework. I was like "How do they know he works out? That's weird!" wowww.

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