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I've been overweight my whole life. i've started working out to lose weight but feel sick after. is this because i'm so out of shape? 24f, 5'4 160lbs.

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Exercise: If you're new to exercise what you're feeling isn't unusual, especially if you are perhaps overdoing it a bit. You should start feeling much better after about 6 weeks. If not get checked to be sure nothing is doing.

Answered 3/30/2013

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