I feel bloated after eating certain things. Is this normal?

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Losingthedamnweight
Losingthedamnweight Posts: 535 Member
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When I eat normal small meals, I feel good. My weight loss is pretty linear and predictable. But when I eat certain things like corn dogs or chow mein or something I feel SO bloated like I just gained 10 lbs over a day. I checked my diary on fitness pal over the past few days and I stayed within my calories, but my sodium was pretty high. I ate about 4200mg of sodium over the last few days. The chow mein I ate was only 500 calories but 1500 mg of sodium by itself.

Is this the reason for my water retention?

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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,565 Member
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    Yes. Higher sodium intake leads to water retention.
  • 1musicgrl
    1musicgrl Posts: 135 Member
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    I get bloated after eating stuff like that but then I am sensitive to gluten and have other issues that go along with that. I have to be careful with the processed foods too. A person's body is an amazing thing and each person has to find out what is best for them. Good luck to you on your fitness journey.
  • RomanEmpire31
    RomanEmpire31 Posts: 3 Member
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    If your intake of sodium is high drink a lot of water, try and drink at least 100 oz a day.

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