How long of intermediate fasting does it take for that bloated stomach feeling to go away

SuccessHere

I realize my stomach is always full LOL I really have to do some intermediate fasting. I’ve never been successful at it but I am sure that if I did it right get that disgusting bloated feeling out of my gut.

TavistockToad

How do you wake up full? You fast all night, no?

kommodevaran

You mean intermittent fasting? Eating too much at one meal, not meal schedule - not per se, only if your meal schedule happens to be one meal per day - will cause bloating. Are you eating too much? Are you gaining weight?

SuccessHere

I’m eating too much yes.

lynn_glenmont

If it's all the time, are you sure that the bloated feeling isn't just fat?

AnvilHead

SuccessHere wrote: »

I’m eating too much yes.

That would probably explain why your stomach always feels full.

bpetrosky

SuccessHere wrote: »

I’m eating too much yes.

Maybe don't do that? Just a thought. Intermittant fasting doesn't work if you're eating too much in your non-fasting period.

Josefontao

If you haven’t been able to do intermittent fasting is because you are not eating enough fat. Eat some Mct oil or avocado or cheese at dinner while also cutting down on carbs and see how you feel when you wake up. If you are not hungry don’t eat until lunch. If you do wake up hungry drink your coffee but add some butter to it. That fat might curb your hunger.
However, if you are just bloated you need to find out what’s causing it. Chances are it’s something you are eating. Experiment with your diet, find the cause and stop eating that.

jennifer_417

IF isn't necessary for weight loss, it just one way to create a calorie deficit. If it's not working, just try something else.

PAV8888

If you truly don't enjoy feeling full ("get that disgusting bloated feeling out of my gut"), then shortening your eating window which increases the number of Calories you get to consume per meal makes absolutely no sense.

This is the case regardless of whether you are trying to gain, lose, or maintain.

yirara

If you get bloated from eating then an elimination diet might be a better idea: leave out one food and see if you still get bloated, write down how long it takes. Leave out the next food, etc. If you just feel that you eat too much and your stomach feels uncomfortable then IF will do nothing as you'll probably eat the same amount of food, only in a smaller window.

Machafin

All IF does is make it easier to maintain a calorie deficit (for some people). It works for me cause that is how I prefer to eat but did not work for my wife. She snacked more and binged more during her eating window. She loses more weight tracking calories and eating three meals a day. It sounds like you need to hold yourself accountable by tracking EVERYTHING you consume. Try IF but if you stuff your face during your eating window then it will not do you any good. You should still track your calories during your eating window to make sure that you don't go overboard. Good Luck!