Bloating after beginning healthier diet?

UserRF
UserRF Posts: 2 Member
edited November 20 in Getting Started
I started my transition to a healthier lifestyle last week when I began to change my diet and make healthier eating choices. However, having cut out fizzy drinks,sweets etc to do so I have suffered major bloating despite the changes I've made. I'm just wondering if this is normal for the beginning and if yes,how long does it usually last for?

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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Are you eating a lot more fiber?
  • UserRF
    UserRF Posts: 2 Member
    Yeah I have been.
  • esperanzab93
    esperanzab93 Posts: 24 Member
    That would be due to the body not being used to these healthy choices. Stick with it and that should go down in a week or two :)
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    UserRF wrote: »
    Yeah I have been.

    You should add more fiber in slowly...your body is not used to it. It can be an issue particularly if you're going way overboard.
  • Mellonator81
    Mellonator81 Posts: 14 Member
    I can see fiber doing that. I also find that for myself, the type of carbs I eat can make bloating worse. Try increasing your water intake too :)
  • AliceDark
    AliceDark Posts: 3,886 Member
    Also, how's your fat intake? If it's too low, that can cause constipation.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Don't go crazy on the fiber all at once. Ease into it slowly.
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