Dealing with Chronic Bloat
YourJuneInJan
Posts: 61 Member
Hello, I am writing because I feel bloated 5/7 days a week. Probiotics don’t help, but intense or overexercising and accidentally skipping meals do. Lower back pain can add to effect (poor posture). No diseases. What are the main factors besides water, stress-reduction, and sleep?
Experience fatigue, excess fat on bottom, insecure. Any brutal thoughts and ideas welcome 😊
I am 5’7”, 26F, 145lbs. I exercise regularly (cardio and lift).
Thanks!
Experience fatigue, excess fat on bottom, insecure. Any brutal thoughts and ideas welcome 😊
I am 5’7”, 26F, 145lbs. I exercise regularly (cardio and lift).
Thanks!
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Are the pictures meant to show how bloated you look and the 'excess fat' on your rear?8
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"Bloat" being one of today's major buzzwords, is one of the leading factors.11
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You have a beautiful figure.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10024378/overcoming-body-dismorphia-self-confidence10 -
If you do indeed suffer with repeated bloating that isn't linked to your menstrual cycle then your first port of call should probably be your doctor not the interweb.
As for your *kitten* that's down to genetics/calorie intake. Though there'd be plenty of women who'd happily swap you their flat behind.5 -
kommodevaran wrote: »"Bloat" being one of today's major buzzwords, is one of the leading factors.
Okay feeling overweight then? Is that how I should have phrased it1 -
TavistockToad wrote: »Are the pictures meant to show how bloated you look and the 'excess fat' on your rear?
Yes. Looking for help.1 -
Pls share your ideas if you think it’s only fat, posture, or something else0
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You are very clearly not overweight. I'm going to suggest you have some body dysmorphia going on.18
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I don't see any bloating4
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singingflutelady wrote: »I don't see any bloatingNony_Mouse wrote: »You are very clearly not overweight. I'm going to suggest you have some body dysmorphia going on.
Thank you for your help. Not overweight, just average.0 -
YourJuneInJan wrote: »singingflutelady wrote: »I don't see any bloatingNony_Mouse wrote: »You are very clearly not overweight. I'm going to suggest you have some body dysmorphia going on.
Thank you for your help. Not overweight, just average.
And there's nothing wrong with average.4 -
bloating, for me, is based on what food i eat. If i look at a cauliflower for example, I will bloat. straight away. I still eat it tho coz i like it. Some days I wake up normal and by night time I look 5 months pregnant. purely due to what I ate.
just start to pay attention to what you are eating and to when the bloating is starting.
I also bloat with artificial sweetners. And eggplant, and broccoli, and deep fried food...
I still eat them all tho!!!7 -
PS - none of the photos show bloating or a fat *kitten*.
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YourJuneInJan wrote: »singingflutelady wrote: »I don't see any bloatingNony_Mouse wrote: »You are very clearly not overweight. I'm going to suggest you have some body dysmorphia going on.
Thank you for your help. Not overweight, just average.
Honestly, you look good. Naught to worry about imho
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Probiotics do nothing and current research is showing that most people do not need them unless it is after a course of antibiotics. Most "bloat" is just normal digestive function. Do you have excess burping or gas? If not, you are not bloated.2
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If bloat includes constipation, make sure you're getting enough fat ( at least 0.35-0.45g daily per pound of healthy goal weight), as well as enough fiber (mix of soluble and insoluble fiber), and adequate magnesium, in addition to the things you mention.2
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Try the 10 veggie/fruit challenge, it cured me of any bloat.4
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Thinking you might benefit from this thread, OP:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10689837/does-this-uterus-make-my-stomach-look-fat/p1
If you are having actual digestive symptoms, make an appointment with your doctor.5 -
YourJuneInJan wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Are the pictures meant to show how bloated you look and the 'excess fat' on your rear?
Yes. Looking for help.
Well they don't. If you feel bloated constantly then you need to see your doctor, and maybe mention your self esteem issues at the same time.5 -
Honestly you have a beautiful figure. You are standing a little swaybacked in your photos which does make your tummy and rear stick out. Your posture would be helped by a stronger core - my favorite core exercise is abs roll outs, which you can do with an abs roller, or even a dumbbell. But I'm not seeing excess fat on your tummy or your rear, and I'm not seeing bloating. Visit the "uterus" thread someone posted above, and maybe ask yourself why you see yourself as overweight in these perfectly slim pictures.4
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Ill support the great figure. Nothing to be unhappy about there. On the bloat carbs suck in water so try going low carb for a week and see. Also you may try getting more h2o so your body doesnt hold as much... good luck.9
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kommodevaran wrote: »"Bloat" being one of today's major buzzwords, is one of the leading factors.
I blame Marie Osmond’a NutriSystem commercials4 -
"Bye bye belly fat"kommodevaran wrote: »"Bloat" being one of today's major buzzwords, is one of the leading factors.
I blame Marie Osmond’a NutriSystem commercials
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If bloat includes constipation, make sure you're getting enough fat ( at least 0.35-0.45g daily per pound of healthy goal weight), as well as enough fiber (mix of soluble and insoluble fiber), and adequate magnesium, in addition to the things you mention.
What does fat do to help digestion?0 -
YourJuneInJan wrote: »Pls share your ideas if you think it’s only fat, posture, or something else
Did you have super critical parents or boyfriends?3 -
YourJuneInJan wrote: »If bloat includes constipation, make sure you're getting enough fat ( at least 0.35-0.45g daily per pound of healthy goal weight), as well as enough fiber (mix of soluble and insoluble fiber), and adequate magnesium, in addition to the things you mention.
What does fat do to help digestion?
It has a role in throughput. It's pretty common to see people around here who've increased fiber (more fruits, veggies, grains) and cut fats as much as possible (because they're high in calories) end up with constipation. There's a balance that you need; high fat and lower fiber can also cause problems for some, I gather. I have a history of IBS-C; getting enough fat is one factor that makes a difference for me.
Fat's important in other ways that may indirectly affect the digestive system: It's needed in order to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins and antioxidants (A,D, E, K, lycopene, beta-carotene, etc.), is important for cell membranes and the nervous sytem/brain, and more.7 -
Sorry but I do not see any bloating.2
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Thinking you might benefit from this thread, OP:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10689837/does-this-uterus-make-my-stomach-look-fat/p1
If you are having actual digestive symptoms, make an appointment with your doctor.
Thank you! Super helpful0 -
i reduced carbs and its helping.0
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