Dealing with Chronic Bloat

YourJuneInJan

Hello, I am writing because I feel bloated 5/7 days a week. Probiotics don’t help, but intense or overexercising and accidentally skipping meals do. Lower back pain can add to effect (poor posture). No diseases. What are the main factors besides water, stress-reduction, and sleep?

Experience fatigue, excess fat on bottom, insecure. Any brutal thoughts and ideas welcome 😊

I am 5’7”, 26F, 145lbs. I exercise regularly (cardio and lift).






Thanks!

TavistockToad

Are the pictures meant to show how bloated you look and the 'excess fat' on your rear?

kommodevaran

"Bloat" being one of today's major buzzwords, is one of the leading factors.

RonyMack

You have a beautiful figure.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10024378/overcoming-body-dismorphia-self-confidence

tinkerbellang83

If you do indeed suffer with repeated bloating that isn't linked to your menstrual cycle then your first port of call should probably be your doctor not the interweb.

As for your *kitten* that's down to genetics/calorie intake. Though there'd be plenty of women who'd happily swap you their flat behind.

YourJuneInJan

kommodevaran wrote: »

"Bloat" being one of today's major buzzwords, is one of the leading factors.

Okay feeling overweight then? Is that how I should have phrased it

YourJuneInJan

TavistockToad wrote: »

Are the pictures meant to show how bloated you look and the 'excess fat' on your rear?

Yes. Looking for help.

YourJuneInJan

Pls share your ideas if you think it’s only fat, posture, or something else

Nony_Mouse

You are very clearly not overweight. I'm going to suggest you have some body dysmorphia going on.

singingflutelady

I don't see any bloating

YourJuneInJan

singingflutelady wrote: »

I don't see any bloating

Nony_Mouse wrote: »

You are very clearly not overweight. I'm going to suggest you have some body dysmorphia going on.

Thank you for your help. Not overweight, just average.

collectingblues

YourJuneInJan wrote: »

singingflutelady wrote: »

I don't see any bloating

Nony_Mouse wrote: »

You are very clearly not overweight. I'm going to suggest you have some body dysmorphia going on.

Thank you for your help. Not overweight, just average.

And there's nothing wrong with average.

Cahgetsfit

bloating, for me, is based on what food i eat. If i look at a cauliflower for example, I will bloat. straight away. I still eat it tho coz i like it. Some days I wake up normal and by night time I look 5 months pregnant. purely due to what I ate.

just start to pay attention to what you are eating and to when the bloating is starting.

I also bloat with artificial sweetners. And eggplant, and broccoli, and deep fried food...

I still eat them all tho!!!

Cahgetsfit

PS - none of the photos show bloating or a fat *kitten*.

Nony_Mouse

YourJuneInJan wrote: »

singingflutelady wrote: »

I don't see any bloating

Nony_Mouse wrote: »

You are very clearly not overweight. I'm going to suggest you have some body dysmorphia going on.

Thank you for your help. Not overweight, just average.

Honestly, you look good. Naught to worry about imho

earlnabby

Probiotics do nothing and current research is showing that most people do not need them unless it is after a course of antibiotics. Most "bloat" is just normal digestive function. Do you have excess burping or gas? If not, you are not bloated.

AnnPT77

If bloat includes constipation, make sure you're getting enough fat ( at least 0.35-0.45g daily per pound of healthy goal weight), as well as enough fiber (mix of soluble and insoluble fiber), and adequate magnesium, in addition to the things you mention.

L1zardQueen

Try the 10 veggie/fruit challenge, it cured me of any bloat.

try2again

Thinking you might benefit from this thread, OP:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10689837/does-this-uterus-make-my-stomach-look-fat/p1

If you are having actual digestive symptoms, make an appointment with your doctor.

TavistockToad

YourJuneInJan wrote: »

TavistockToad wrote: »

Are the pictures meant to show how bloated you look and the 'excess fat' on your rear?

Yes. Looking for help.

Well they don't. If you feel bloated constantly then you need to see your doctor, and maybe mention your self esteem issues at the same time.

rheddmobile

Honestly you have a beautiful figure. You are standing a little swaybacked in your photos which does make your tummy and rear stick out. Your posture would be helped by a stronger core - my favorite core exercise is abs roll outs, which you can do with an abs roller, or even a dumbbell. But I'm not seeing excess fat on your tummy or your rear, and I'm not seeing bloating. Visit the "uterus" thread someone posted above, and maybe ask yourself why you see yourself as overweight in these perfectly slim pictures.

dennisllaugesen1419

Ill support the great figure. Nothing to be unhappy about there. On the bloat carbs suck in water so try going low carb for a week and see. Also you may try getting more h2o so your body doesnt hold as much... good luck.

amyepdx

kommodevaran wrote: »

"Bloat" being one of today's major buzzwords, is one of the leading factors.

I blame Marie Osmond’a NutriSystem commercials

RonyMack

amyepdx wrote: »

kommodevaran wrote: »

"Bloat" being one of today's major buzzwords, is one of the leading factors.

I blame Marie Osmond’a NutriSystem commercials

"Bye bye belly fat"

YourJuneInJan

AnnPT77 wrote: »

If bloat includes constipation, make sure you're getting enough fat ( at least 0.35-0.45g daily per pound of healthy goal weight), as well as enough fiber (mix of soluble and insoluble fiber), and adequate magnesium, in addition to the things you mention.

What does fat do to help digestion?

kshama2001

YourJuneInJan wrote: »

Pls share your ideas if you think it’s only fat, posture, or something else

Did you have super critical parents or boyfriends?

AnnPT77

YourJuneInJan wrote: »

AnnPT77 wrote: »

If bloat includes constipation, make sure you're getting enough fat ( at least 0.35-0.45g daily per pound of healthy goal weight), as well as enough fiber (mix of soluble and insoluble fiber), and adequate magnesium, in addition to the things you mention.

What does fat do to help digestion?

It has a role in throughput. It's pretty common to see people around here who've increased fiber (more fruits, veggies, grains) and cut fats as much as possible (because they're high in calories) end up with constipation. There's a balance that you need; high fat and lower fiber can also cause problems for some, I gather. I have a history of IBS-C; getting enough fat is one factor that makes a difference for me.

Fat's important in other ways that may indirectly affect the digestive system: It's needed in order to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins and antioxidants (A,D, E, K, lycopene, beta-carotene, etc.), is important for cell membranes and the nervous sytem/brain, and more.

mgalsf12

Sorry but I do not see any bloating.

YourJuneInJan

try2again wrote: »

Thinking you might benefit from this thread, OP:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10689837/does-this-uterus-make-my-stomach-look-fat/p1

If you are having actual digestive symptoms, make an appointment with your doctor.

Thank you! Super helpful

YourJuneInJan

i reduced carbs and its helping.