bigger belly at the end of the day ?

healthy491
healthy491 Posts: 384 Member
edited December 4 in Health and Weight Loss
Is it normal to have a bigger/ more bloated tummy at the end of the day ? why does it happen and what can I do to prevent it ?
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  • rsclause
    rsclause Posts: 3,103 Member
    Same thing happens to me.....after I have several beers.
    I think its only natural to grow a bit after having water and food. Its also the reason I weigh only in the morning when I wake up.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    samanthaluangphixay wrote: »
    Well, your belly is full of the food you ate all day.

    Don't sweat it.

    If it's bloat from sodium, drink more water.

    Yep
  • MommyMeggo
    MommyMeggo Posts: 1,222 Member
    I bloat by the end of the day. Taking into account the food Ive eaten-water-sodium, etc.
    Especially if I eat certain things... white breads- lettuce- dairy. Ill have an impressive "food baby" by the time I get home.
    Also I think my posture slips as the day goes on and I get tired.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    Yup definitely normal.. especially now that I'm bulking I look at least 4 months pregnant by the time I go to bed.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    You're putting food and liquids into your belly all day...so yeah
  • natalie3505
    natalie3505 Posts: 169 Member
    Me too! I think, for me anyway, that it's because I eat most of my calories at dinner. By morning, I'm ok-ish with how I look. I guess it's part of the gig.
  • heyghoge
    heyghoge Posts: 153 Member
    I wish I could find it again, but I saw a web article recently (I'm sure it can't be the only one) where a few super-svelte/skinny models and such showed alternate photos of themselves sitting down at unflattering angles, at the end of the day, etc. One lady who 'normally' had a flat, toned tummy snapped a pic of herself in the day - flat stomach - and then at the end of the day when she'd eaten a full meal, and she had a little potbelly. Which I'm sure was gone in the morning.

    Basically, it is normal at any weight. Your body will not be Instagram-ready 24/7, even models don't have flawless bodies 24/7 because bodies... don't work like that....
  • courtneyfabulous
    courtneyfabulous Posts: 1,863 Member
    Normal.

    It can be much more bloated if you've eaten something that you have food sensitivities to though. For me that's wine & gluten. Instant bloat belly double the size of my normal end of day bloat belly.
  • TreyTnt9
    TreyTnt9 Posts: 104 Member
    Just curious. Why is it only women complain of "bloated" bellies? Is this a fad? Men eat more than women and they never complain of "bloat".
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    If you consumed any fluids or food, they will be in your stomach. I'd say its normal.
  • ArchyRunner
    ArchyRunner Posts: 58 Member
    I did a little research the other day and discovered all the wonderful differences between soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble stays in the gut a whole lot longer and swells up immensely (thus keeping you feeling full), insoluble sort of sweeps through quickly and doesn't swell. Looking at my food diary it turned out I was eating a ton of soluble fiber foods and not a whole lot of insoluble. You need both to be healthy, but too much soluble and I had extremely painful bloating and weird weight spikes. Now I try and balance it more consciously, biasing the soluble intake towards the first half of the day.
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    ArchyRunner wrote: »
    I did a little research the other day and discovered all the wonderful differences between soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble stays in the gut a whole lot longer and swells up immensely (thus keeping you feeling full), insoluble sort of sweeps through quickly and doesn't swell. Looking at my food diary it turned out I was eating a ton of soluble fiber foods and not a whole lot of insoluble. You need both to be healthy, but too much soluble and I had extremely painful bloating and weird weight spikes. Now I try and balance it more consciously, biasing the soluble intake towards the first half of the day.

    This is interesting however has nothing to do with the thread title.
  • kim4286
    kim4286 Posts: 5 Member
    I always feel like if I am stuck sitting at my desk a lot during the work day I feel more bloated when I get home. I always to to get up and walk around when possible.
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    Yeah I've never experienced anything I'd call "bloat". I've eaten a lot and had a big buldge in my stomach as a result and felt overfull but thats because I ate a ton. Is that "bloat"? If so why do we have a special word for overeating.

    If that isn't bloat then what is bloat, just having a pooch in your stomach area due to water retention? I mean that will happen but thats pretty natural, not sure its something worth trying to avoid.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    bloat=gassy?
  • sammyliftsandeats
    sammyliftsandeats Posts: 2,421 Member
    Aaron_K123 wrote: »
    Yeah I've never experienced anything I'd call "bloat". I've eaten a lot and had a big buldge in my stomach as a result and felt overfull but thats because I ate a ton. Is that "bloat"? If so why do we have a special word for overeating.

    If that isn't bloat then what is bloat, just having a pooch in your stomach area due to water retention? I mean that will happen but thats pretty natural, not sure its something worth trying to avoid.

    I view bloat as water retention or gas from the foods I ate. I don't even have to overeat but if I consume a lot of fiber or protein in one go, I will feel like there's extra air in my stomach.

    As far as stomach distension because I *did* consume too much food, that's called a 'food baby'.
  • MommyMeggo
    MommyMeggo Posts: 1,222 Member
    Aaron_K123 wrote: »
    Yeah I've never experienced anything I'd call "bloat". I've eaten a lot and had a big buldge in my stomach as a result and felt overfull but thats because I ate a ton. Is that "bloat"? If so why do we have a special word for overeating.

    If that isn't bloat then what is bloat, just having a pooch in your stomach area due to water retention? I mean that will happen but thats pretty natural, not sure its something worth trying to avoid.

    I refer to bloat as protruding belly due to whatever may be happening. Water retention, undigested food, gas, hormones. "Bloat" is a broad term. Like "sick", I guess.
    Being sick can be caused by many things but its a term used generally.
    Women tend to be more mindful of our middle and therefore may notice it more. We also fluctuate more than men so maybe thats why its such a common word for us whiners. ;)
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    MommyMeggo wrote: »
    Aaron_K123 wrote: »
    Yeah I've never experienced anything I'd call "bloat". I've eaten a lot and had a big buldge in my stomach as a result and felt overfull but thats because I ate a ton. Is that "bloat"? If so why do we have a special word for overeating.

    If that isn't bloat then what is bloat, just having a pooch in your stomach area due to water retention? I mean that will happen but thats pretty natural, not sure its something worth trying to avoid.

    I refer to bloat as protruding belly due to whatever may be happening. Water retention, undigested food, gas, hormones. "Bloat" is a broad term. Like "sick", I guess.
    Being sick can be caused by many things but its a term used generally.
    Women tend to be more mindful of our middle and therefore may notice it more. We also fluctuate more than men so maybe thats why its such a common word for us whiners. ;)

    If I was to hazard a guess I think women's clothes also tend to be tighter fitted then mens so that a "bloated" belly is potentially noticible which causes them concern? For guys its still under the baggy shirt for the most part.
  • sammyliftsandeats
    sammyliftsandeats Posts: 2,421 Member
    Aaron_K123 wrote: »
    MommyMeggo wrote: »
    Aaron_K123 wrote: »
    Yeah I've never experienced anything I'd call "bloat". I've eaten a lot and had a big buldge in my stomach as a result and felt overfull but thats because I ate a ton. Is that "bloat"? If so why do we have a special word for overeating.

    If that isn't bloat then what is bloat, just having a pooch in your stomach area due to water retention? I mean that will happen but thats pretty natural, not sure its something worth trying to avoid.

    I refer to bloat as protruding belly due to whatever may be happening. Water retention, undigested food, gas, hormones. "Bloat" is a broad term. Like "sick", I guess.
    Being sick can be caused by many things but its a term used generally.
    Women tend to be more mindful of our middle and therefore may notice it more. We also fluctuate more than men so maybe thats why its such a common word for us whiners. ;)

    If I was to hazard a guess I think women's clothes also tend to be tighter fitted then mens so that a "bloated" belly is potentially noticible which causes them concern? For guys its still under the baggy shirt for the most part.

    Yes, that could be it too. That's also why I like leggings that go over my belly in this scenario lol
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,333 Member
    my husband's belly gets bigger by the end of the day... i try not to stare at it.. lol..
  • Mariekegetsfit
    Mariekegetsfit Posts: 148 Member
    Sometimes when i eat certain foods or randomly after exercising my tummy blows up so tight it hurts.
    All these reasons why it is more noticable in woman are probably right, but bloating can also be painfull so men would notice that as well right? ;)
  • MommyMeggo
    MommyMeggo Posts: 1,222 Member
    edited October 2016
    Aaron_K123 wrote: »
    MommyMeggo wrote: »
    Aaron_K123 wrote: »
    Yeah I've never experienced anything I'd call "bloat". I've eaten a lot and had a big buldge in my stomach as a result and felt overfull but thats because I ate a ton. Is that "bloat"? If so why do we have a special word for overeating.

    If that isn't bloat then what is bloat, just having a pooch in your stomach area due to water retention? I mean that will happen but thats pretty natural, not sure its something worth trying to avoid.

    I refer to bloat as protruding belly due to whatever may be happening. Water retention, undigested food, gas, hormones. "Bloat" is a broad term. Like "sick", I guess.
    Being sick can be caused by many things but its a term used generally.
    Women tend to be more mindful of our middle and therefore may notice it more. We also fluctuate more than men so maybe thats why its such a common word for us whiners. ;)

    If I was to hazard a guess I think women's clothes also tend to be tighter fitted then mens so that a "bloated" belly is potentially noticible which causes them concern? For guys its still under the baggy shirt for the most part.

    Its a hazard to guess anything about our clothes Aaron...you dont want to know. ;)
  • Whitbygramgirl
    Whitbygramgirl Posts: 75 Member
    So there could be a few things happening; you have an allergy to wheat (sensitivity) or celiac disease. I have discovered that if I eat a lot of wheat - I bloat like crazy. (Also Diarhea). Probiotics are really good for your gut bacteria - I would recommend taking them. If you are having too much fiber and not enough water, you will be bloated. If you drink a lot of beer, you will be bloated. Sodium is a factor too as others have mentioned.

    One yoga pose to help with bloating at the end of the day is the child's pose. it does help.
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    MommyMeggo wrote: »
    Aaron_K123 wrote: »
    MommyMeggo wrote: »
    Aaron_K123 wrote: »
    Yeah I've never experienced anything I'd call "bloat". I've eaten a lot and had a big buldge in my stomach as a result and felt overfull but thats because I ate a ton. Is that "bloat"? If so why do we have a special word for overeating.

    If that isn't bloat then what is bloat, just having a pooch in your stomach area due to water retention? I mean that will happen but thats pretty natural, not sure its something worth trying to avoid.

    I refer to bloat as protruding belly due to whatever may be happening. Water retention, undigested food, gas, hormones. "Bloat" is a broad term. Like "sick", I guess.
    Being sick can be caused by many things but its a term used generally.
    Women tend to be more mindful of our middle and therefore may notice it more. We also fluctuate more than men so maybe thats why its such a common word for us whiners. ;)

    If I was to hazard a guess I think women's clothes also tend to be tighter fitted then mens so that a "bloated" belly is potentially noticible which causes them concern? For guys its still under the baggy shirt for the most part.

    Its a hazard to guess anything about our clothes Aaron...you dont want to know. ;)

    hah I know I know, trust me I had second and third thoughts about posting that at all. You guys do you.
  • healthy491
    healthy491 Posts: 384 Member
    Thanks all for you awesome replies :) I have been eating a lot of bread lately so that may be why ! Not sure if its bad or not
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