If you’ve been working hard and the results just aren’t coming, or if you are noticing a not-so-good shift in your fitness routine, check out these tell-tale signs, and see if your gut health may be sabotaging your fitness goals.

Vomiting is one of the most common reasons children go to the emergency room or doctor. Throwing up can be protective, as it allows the body to get rid of harmful substances like toxins, poisons or germs.

Vomiting is a protective function that rids the body of viruses, bacteria or toxins, such as poisons. Prolonged vomiting can cause dehydration, and in some cases, an electrolye imbalance. Electrolytes are minerals or simple chemicals -- such as sodium, potassium and bicarbonate -- that carry a small electrical charge.

No matter what the cause, when you're feeling sick to your stomach, eating may be the furthest thing from your mind. If your doctor says it's alright to try to eat despite your difficulty holding down foods, there are some steps you can take to help increase your intake while decreasing your risk of dehydration.