How to reduce bloating?

3girliemomma
3girliemomma Posts: 35 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Now that I'm getting closer to my goal weight, I've started to notice that I have a major problem with abdominal bloat and not just around TOM....what can I do to help reduce it? I drink tons of water, I never net less than 12 8oz cups a day. Thanks!

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  • GreenChile3
    GreenChile3 Posts: 65
    Do you drink a lot of milk or use lots of dairy products? I was always feeling bloated so i quit all dairy about a month ago and I feel great. I'm not telling you to cut out a major food group but that is what worked for me. Good luck
  • apothecarist
    apothecarist Posts: 193
    You might want to watch your salt intake and also if you're drinking things like carbonated beverages which can cause bloat. Lots of high fiber foods can also contribute to bloating--broccoli, cauliflower, apples, etc...
    Don't cut those out of course, just see if maybe you're eating a lot of those.
    Continue to drink a lot of water, and exercise will also help (sweating out the salt and water).
  • MrsLg
    MrsLg Posts: 103 Member
    No answers I'm afraid but I am exactly the same. I've lost 2 stone and am at a weight where I should look good but I don't as I am bloated. I'm trying green tea but not sure if it helps yet!
  • 3girliemomma
    3girliemomma Posts: 35 Member
    Do you drink a lot of milk or use lots of dairy products? I was always feeling bloated so i quit all dairy about a month ago and I feel great. I'm not telling you to cut out a major food group but that is what worked for me. Good luck

    I do consume a lot of dairy...I have wondered if it could be a problem as one of my kiddos is extremely intolerant of dairy. I may try out a dairy-free diet and see if that helps. Thanks!
  • 3girliemomma
    3girliemomma Posts: 35 Member
    No answers I'm afraid but I am exactly the same. I've lost 2 stone and am at a weight where I should look good but I don't as I am bloated. I'm trying green tea but not sure if it helps yet!

    I feel you! I've lost 55 lbs so far, and I'm loving the look of my arms and legs, but man this belly bloat is killer! It looks fine some days and some days it's awful!
  • Snow3y
    Snow3y Posts: 1,412 Member
    are you bloated in the morning as you wake up? after you pee and poop
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    Now that I'm getting closer to my goal weight, I've started to notice that I have a major problem with abdominal bloat and not just around TOM....what can I do to help reduce it? I drink tons of water, I never net less than 12 8oz cups a day. Thanks!


    12 8oz cups of water a day. Maybe too much water.....
  • 2aycocks
    2aycocks Posts: 415 Member
    Me too! I get so full of gas I could blow myself around the world!
  • RhineDHP
    RhineDHP Posts: 1,025 Member
    One of the major causes of stomach bloat is salt intake. Maybe you're eating an excess amountof salt in your foods? Try to lessen the sodium, see if that helps.
  • stagingfirstplace
    stagingfirstplace Posts: 49 Member
    try reducing intake of grains/dairy/legumes.

    try swapping any breads for rice/corn cakes. swapping some dairy for coconut creams/milks and make dairy free smoothies.
  • kirlia
    kirlia Posts: 81 Member
    Less salt and dairy.

    More raw fruits and vegetables.
  • cluelessang
    cluelessang Posts: 36 Member
    Try hot tea with 1/4 of lemon with peel squeezed into it after your meals.

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