Bloating

Jena13

If you suffer from constant bloating then I know you feel my pain. I weighed 122 yesterday, now my stomach is ballooning out and I'm at 126 today. In more ways than one bloating becomes discouraging, as it makes me feel my efforts are in vain. I know deep down I am losing still. And I am feeling so much better mentally and physically than I have in a long time. But not being able to wear my skinny jeans and putting on a baggy top was exactly what I wanted to stop doing! Help!

VCStarr

eat a little more fiber and drink more water and hopefully that will flush out the bloating. If not try something like Gas X or Beano

KarenBorter

I have been having a similar problem but with BM's ... I have had 2 very small BM's (finally) and am drinking about 1 gallon of water a day and eating prunes (as of yesterday). I am also doing benefiber. I hope it regulates soon

It sucks when you bloat but I think it's our bodies getting used to our new eating regime.

eveunderground

Unfortunately with bloating you usually need to drink lots of water and wait it out. Sucks I know. It's most likely caused by diet. I read in another post that you're following a vegan diet...if this is new to you (or possibly even if it's not) it could be the amount of high fiber foods you're consuming, as well as the food combination choices you're making. Your body will adjust to the higher fiber content but some of your food combinations may cause more bloating/gas than others... it will probably be a trial and error process to figure out the complete meals you can digest most easily without creating too much bloating.

KarenBorter

I can't possibly drink MORE water ... and fiber is good too. I am now doing Magnesium to see if THAT helps. I am going about 1 or 2 times a week if that.

Happyoceangirl

Unfortunately with bloating you usually need to drink lots of water and wait it out. Sucks I know. It's most likely caused by diet. I read in another post that you're following a vegan diet...if this is new to you (or possibly even if it's not) it could be the amount of high fiber foods you're consuming, as well as the food combination choices you're making. Your body will adjust to the higher fiber content but some of your food combinations may cause more bloating/gas than others... it will probably be a trial and error process to figure out the complete meals you can digest most easily without creating too much bloating.

I would agree with the suggestion that some of your food combinations may cause more bloating and gas than others.... I'm new to experimenting with food combining (probably about 2 months in now) but it has really made a significant and noticeable difference. I have learned what combinations can lead to insta-bloat (for me anyway) and it's good to know so I can steer clear. PM me if you'd like more detailed info.... and best of luck to you on your quest to banish the bloat!

tater8589

You could even try taking a midol for bloating.

Mindful_Trent

For long-term regulation of your digestive system, in addition to some of what's already been mentioned, I highly recommend taking a ProBiotic, which helps to maintain good levels of healthy bacteria in your digestive system to keep things well regulated. I wouldn't get too bloated, but I was irregular quite often, despite eating a healthy amount of fiber (25-35g/day) and plenty of water (12-16 cups/day). I've been taking a liquid ProBiotic for about 2 weeks, American Health Plain Acidophilus, and it has made a HUGE difference in how well my system works. I tried ProBiotic pills before, but those didn't work as well for me.

http://www.vitacost.com/American-Health-Original-Probiotic-Acidophilus

starstealing

diurex + QUALITYH20 all the way for me, baby.

amysj303

I just read something about this and there was a recommendation to drink Ito green tea, I think. Also, cut back sodium, drink water and fiber. Eating too fast might also lead to ingesting a lot of air, so eat slowly.