Gaining weight but feeling dizzy while training

[ameliaclute]

I am a D1 rower and this is my daily schedule- 2x30’ on the bike erg in the morning, then in the afternoon the workouts vary between things like 4x15’ steady, 2x5k @5k+2, and other AT and steady state workouts. However I’ve been noticing two things- 1. I’ve been somewhat gaining weight. More specifically, I simply look “puffier” and less cut. 2. I’ve been feeling very dizzy during a lot of my workouts and it affects my everyday life. My teammates have said this is because I don’t eat or drink enough, which seems to contradict the weight gain. What could the problem be?

[Dangerscouse]

Without a doubt you need to get proper medical advice but I wonder if the dizziness is something to do with low blood pressure.

[jamesg]

Oh dear, you may be in for a surprise.

[Erik A]

yeah get to a dr.
i have low blood pressure and sometimes get dizzy mostly after driving but at random times during the day as well usually after i have had an extended session at the desk

[Ombrax]

Oh dear, you may be in for a surprise.

I wonder if we'll ever find out...

[jamesg]

I'm told no news is good news, so perhaps we're close.

[ameliaclute]

I'm told no news is good news, so perhaps we're close.

I was decidely overtraining with low blood pressure. Stop making unfounded assumptions.

[Erik A]

good to hear its not to serious.

[jamesg]

I was decidely overtraining with low blood pressure. Stop making unfounded assumptions.

Apologies, overtraining was indeed the obvious answer.