I'm losing inches in my abdomen like crazy the last few days?

[misssouthernbelle]

I've been drinking only water for probably almost two months now. I hadn't witnessed a huge change from that (which was disheartening because I used to drink a liter or more of soda a day). I've also been struggling with bloating after eating a meal and I think I may have developed gluten intolerance.

However, the last week or two, I've been trying to get up most mornings and eat something for breakfast, whether it be a few bites of fat-free chicken salad, or cereal. Just something to kick-start my metabolism because I could go without breakfast. I'm usually not that hungry in the morning.

I've had steak and a baked potato, and then a burger, baked potato, and a slice of pie while out with friends this week for dinner. Not the healthiest choices.

The reason I tell you that above is that in the last few days, I've had my stomach go down a significant amount. I don't have measurements to compare myself to, but it's very noticeable! My stomach has deflated a great deal! This is my problem area too. It's where I store most of my weight. It blows my mind why I'm losing inches/weight so fast all of a sudden? I feel better too.

I have cut sweets (aside from that slice of pie) and no longer eat French fries a lot like I used to.

Is my body finally catching up to my new eating habits? Is it likely just inches? What gives?

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I've started eating fat-free chicken and tuna, and cutting wayyyy back on portion sizes for a lot of meals. And, I've been eating a little fruit and forgoing any dessert, which I used to have for supper every day.

[aGuy21]

Could be you are actually eating the foods that are right for your body type. Eating protein in the morning is a great idea. Everyone's body reacts different to different types of food. Some bodies react strongly to certain foods, hence people who are lactose intolerant and people who have acid reflux etc...

Your body could be putting on extra weight before bc of carbs + sugar.

[Retsul15]

Your eating habits definitely did something. My mom lost 25 pounds in 3 months from reduced portions combined with moderate exercise... You might try jogging as well

[Anonymous]

You should really take into consideration of getting checked by a doctor. From what I read, I don't think any of your eating habits have given you this effect. It maybe a type of parasite (s) that is/are living in your intestines, taking all the nutrients from your body and food, making you thinner because of the lack of proper nutrients.

[misssouthernbelle]

I've started eating fat-free chicken and tuna, and cutting wayyyy back on portion sizes for a lot of meals. And, I've been eating a little fruit and forgoing any dessert, which I used to have for supper every day. That's a huge change for someone who used to shove a lot of fried foods and sugar down their throat. The parasite seems a little far-fetched?

[Opinion Owner]

I don't know. Your question popped up on the homepage right after I watched a documentary on a parasite living in a man's body and he had exactly what you said to have lost inches without any extreme sport or eating way healthy. I guess I'm kinda paranoid right now. No harm in advising on something like that right?

[BertMacklinFBI]

either way parasite or not get checked up if it doesn't seem "normal"

[UberTroll]

It could be that your body is just taking to the new regime now. Your body actually tries to maintain the same weight level so it can take a little while to see results even after changing your diet.