How long does it take to build stamina? What type of diet would help?

Question

I want to start running. But I always feel like im gonna get sick because im so out of shape. I feel like throwing up and its not even 10 minutes when I play some basketball. I am tired of giving up because of the phobia and nausiating pain of throwing up.

Answer 1

Start with walking - 6 blocks, 8 blocks, 10 . . .
Each day add blocks . . . why jump into something extreme where you feel sick ? It is almost like you do it on purpose , so you get sick and have an excuse to quit !
If you are serious, start with the walk, as far as comfortable then build from there .

Answer 2

Well as a runner, carbohydrates help; but only for intense workout/game/meet. You need a lot of air to burn fat, but when you run, you don't nearly enough air, so you burn carbohydrates. Getting more carbos should be able to help you workout longer, which results in increased stamina. It should be the same more basketball.

I suggest eatting more bread, grain type foods. Noodles, french bread, etc. Your stamina depends on how hard you work, so their isn't an exact number, but my health teacher said it takes at least 2 weeks before a workout starts to show results.

Answer 3

I don't know any diets but try to face your fear. Start small like set small goals for yourself and make them bigger and bigger until you get the hang of it.