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More gas

StrawberrySofia
StrawberrySofia Posts: 12 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm a few days into my diet and I seem to have a lot more gas than usual. Is this normal?

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  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,770 Member
    If you've upped your fiber and vegetable intake, then it's bound to happen.
  • Fursian
    Fursian Posts: 583 Member
    I hear that a lack of activity can cause excess gas, but if this is not you, it is most likely the introduction of more gas causing foods. "I'm a few days into my diet", seems like a good example. This should subside, but if your concern continues, you can look into low gassy foods :+1:
  • StrawberrySofia
    StrawberrySofia Posts: 12 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    If you've upped your fiber and vegetable intake, then it's bound to happen.


    That makes sense. Thanks :)

    Fursian wrote: »
    I hear that a lack of activity can cause excess gas, but if this is not you, it is most likely the introduction of more gas causing foods. "I'm a few days into my diet", seems like a good example. This should subside, but if your concern continues, you can look into low gassy foods :+1:

    I'm not worried about it. Just embarrassed. That makes sense too. Thank you for you help :)
  • Wicked_Seraph
    Wicked_Seraph Posts: 388 Member
    Out of curiosity, are you eating more soy? I found that my body is less-than-fond of soy and gassiness is an inevitable consequence of a delicious helping of tofu or meatless meats.

    As others have pointed out, more fiber and veggies often yield more gas for a while. Your body will get used to it :smile:
  • StrawberrySofia
    StrawberrySofia Posts: 12 Member
    Wicked_Seraph wrote: »
    Out of curiosity, are you eating more soy? I found that my body is less-than-fond of soy and gassiness is an inevitable consequence of a delicious helping of tofu or meatless meats.

    As others have pointed out, more fiber and veggies often yield more gas for a while. Your body will get used to it :smile:

    Nah, not really soy.

  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,770 Member
    If it continues, you can get charcoal tablets from the pharmacy (they don't taste like charcoal ;) ) and they help a lot apparently.
  • StrawberrySofia
    StrawberrySofia Posts: 12 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    If it continues, you can get charcoal tablets from the pharmacy (they don't taste like charcoal ;) ) and they help a lot apparently.

    Ok, thank you :)

  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
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  • ncboiler89
    ncboiler89 Posts: 2,408 Member
    StrawberrySofia wrote: »
    I'm a few days into my diet and I seem to have a lot more gas than usual. Is this normal?

    Your car will get better mileage when it carries less weight.
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