WIll a fibre supplement beat my bloat??

sastrodder

My tummy is my problem area and while I do need to lose some weight from it, i think some of it is also bloating.

When I wake up in a morning my tummy is not quite flat, but by mid morning there is a noticable difference in its size!!!

I am currently training for a 10km run at the end of May, doing the 30 day shred and counting my cals. I drink roughly 1.5l water daily too.

Is it possible that a fibre supplement might help me? I found an online fibre calculator which suggested that I consume below the recommended amount of fibre on a typical day?

Any opinions would be gratefully received.

SirBonerFart

fiber is bulk forming

thisismeraw

Why not add in an extra serving of fruit or vegetables to get the fiber you need instead of a supplement?

I doubt a supplement will help the bloat. It could be due to your body not used to an increase of fiber, water rentention, etc. A supplement may make things worse especially if you are only drinking about 1.5l of water a day.

I would up the water a bit and maybe add in an extra serving of fruit or vegetables.

endoftheside

If you wake up with an almost flat stomach, I don't think fiber is going to help your issue. I would take a hard look at what you are eating for breakfast. If it's wheat and dairy, you are probably looking at the bloat culprit right there.

sastrodder

If you wake up with an almost flat stomach, I don't think fiber is going to help your issue. I would take a hard look at what you are eating for breakfast. If it's wheat and dairy, you are probably looking at the bloat culprit right there.

Usually I start with a weightwatchers yoghurt and fruit, so yes, some dairy.