Women don't do that!

InStabilityKills
InStabilityKills Posts: 97
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
So has anyone ever gone on a Low Carb diet and than became extremely gassy? I decided a few days ago to reduce my intake on carbs because they really are out of control and since than I poop more often and been farting up a storm. It's kind of embarrassing because I have to try and hide it at work (LOL lovely). Anyone know why reducing carbs will cause me to become some gassy?

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  • KellyKAG
    KellyKAG Posts: 418
    When I did low carb I didnt poop at all so consider yourself lucky :smile:
  • wilson1024
    wilson1024 Posts: 126 Member
    O yes! you will be gasy on low carb diet :) My husband is use to me doing it now! LOL
  • hyde1977
    hyde1977 Posts: 476 Member
    It could also be the increase in protein and fiber b/c you are not getting as many carbs...

    I hear what you are saying...

    and FYI...everyone Poops....and Farts!!!!!
  • jafy23
    jafy23 Posts: 59 Member
    the same thing happened to me i tired to go all low carbs and all low fat and i felt like crap my belly was always bloaded i gave up didnt think it was worth it lol
  • hikeout470
    hikeout470 Posts: 628 Member
    Yes, but I believe it was the type of protein shakes. Are you supplementing with shakes? Also, I remember pure protein bars are really bad for me.
  • InStabilityKills
    InStabilityKills Posts: 97
    I supplement one shake a day, usually drink it when I eat a salad. I don't really like nutrition bars which is kind of why I been slipping here and there. I hadn't found in between snacks to keep me filled up. I did just by lancer peanuts as a snack though. I think it's the up in my protein to be honest. I was low in protein before. I am not bloated or anything. I actually feel healthier but thats also because I reduced my soda intake finally. My body never knew healthy eating that lasted more than a day so I think it's rebelling.
  • vgambino
    vgambino Posts: 28
    I have been experiencing the same thing too. As I eat more protein and fiber and less carbs, especially if I have a smoothie with protein powder in it, I am so musical in the evening, it is ridiculous!!

    I am getting used to it, thank go I live alone LOL
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    So has anyone ever gone on a Low Carb diet and than became extremely gassy? I decided a few days ago to reduce my intake on carbs because they really are out of control and since than I poop more often and been farting up a storm. It's kind of embarrassing because I have to try and hide it at work (LOL lovely). Anyone know why reducing carbs will cause me to become some gassy?

    No, when going low carb I no longer get gas at all.
  • bear_nakey
    bear_nakey Posts: 340 Member
    It is what it is sista!! LOL haha low carbing has been known to have that effect, however I have found a pretty comfy carb to protein ratio that has dramatically reduced the issue. Good luck!! If nothing else, get ya some Bean-o!!
  • issyfit
    issyfit Posts: 1,077 Member
    If you are eating sugar free products sweetened with sugar alcohols that will do it.
  • JadeRabbit08
    JadeRabbit08 Posts: 551 Member
    It could also be the increase in protein and fiber b/c you are not getting as many carbs...

    I hear what you are saying...

    and FYI...everyone Poops....and Farts!!!!!

    No thats not true I just occasionally release a floral scent and sometimes if I have eaten beans its a new car smell.
  • Kymmy81
    Kymmy81 Posts: 168 Member
    Yes, but I believe it was the type of protein shakes. Are you supplementing with shakes? Also, I remember pure protein bars are really bad for me.

    Completely off topic, but your profile picture has made my day! :flowerforyou:
  • LilRedRooster
    LilRedRooster Posts: 1,421 Member
    If you up your protein and fiber, that's gonna happen. Especially protein, I've found.

    Also, eating supplements with sugar alcohols in them is definitely a good way to get some raunchy, something-died-in-your-@ss gas going on.

    Or so I've heard.
  • Sharonks
    Sharonks Posts: 884 Member
    Also could be from eating stuff like broc, cauliflower and other veggies. I don't seem to be any worse than usual. In fact, I think I have less gas than when I ate grains. Still poop normally but I eat a lot of fiber and fat so I seem to be as regular as ever.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Gas-ex strips. Buy them, use them. You can stash them in your purse discretely - they freshen your breath and keep other parts from being unfresh! :blushing:
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