Is there any way to prevent bloating?

[DiamondRuby]

I'm of a healthy weight, but I hold water weight like a freaking camel. After a meal, or a snack even, I bloat to the size of someone slightly overweight (or pregnant). And it takes 8 hours practically to come off. Is there any way to prevent this?

[Kiwedin]

Yes, you can prevent bloating but it will require a slight change in your diet. For one, you shouldn't be consumed processed foods or salt. Salt is what causes people to retain water, so definitely cut back. Consume more plants as well, they are fast digesting because of all the fibre and they are high in water content which will help keep you hydrated. Limit your intake of animal products such as meat, dairy, and eggs since they are very slow to digest and force your body to work harder. Especially meat, it can stay in your digestive system for up to 6 days which is crazy in comparison to plants which often take 2-6 hours. Also, don't forget to drink at least 2 litres of water per day.

[DiamondRuby]

I generally am very good about this and still bloat. Sometimes processed food is impossible to avoid when you're surrounded by people who only eat that, but I am good about water at least ;P

[akadatank44]

Lol I'm sure you don't look like your preggers. Does it come off when you sleep? Is it more just water weight and like in your tissues? Maybe you need more potassium in your diet.

[DiamondRuby]

Yeah, it's definitely water weight, but it takes 5ever to come off :P I've been eating bananas, but not sure it's helping haha

[akadatank44]

I think I read somewhere that magnesium helps as well. Are you eating a lot of salty foods?

[DiamondRuby]

Not really, but when it's all that's available, I can't really help it. I don't suppose there's a way to prevent bloating even in these cases.

[akadatank44]

How much water do you drink? How many miles do you usually run?

[DiamondRuby]

A lot of water, except at work. I used to run 3-6 miles 4x a week depending. But now I work all day, which sometimes has me running all day, sometimes doesn't. This new inconsistency really has my body screwed up lol

[akadatank44]

Yeah I suppose it does. Did you have the bloating before you started?

[DiamondRuby]

Oh yeah, I've always bloated, it's just much harder to get off now

[akadatank44]

Well don't like long distance runners take salt pills? Lol have you ever gotten your electrolytes checked?

[DiamondRuby]

I don't know, and no lol

[akadatank44]

Hmm it's just a blood test. Maybe see if like your sodium levels are elevated or your potassium. Maybe you need to be on supplements? I'm not sure

[DiamondRuby]

Maybe. I'll look into it :)

[akadatank44]

Never hurts to try!😊

[akadatank44]

Thanks 😛

[DiamondRuby]

Yep ;P

[06CuriousMind]

Just drink lots of water

[DiamondRuby]

I do :P haha

[06CuriousMind]

With your food? That's the only thing that would help bloating.. Maybe try Luke warm o warm water

[DiamondRuby]

I though ice cold water worked best? Speeds up the metabolism or something. But with my food, always. I seldom drink soda anymore.

[06CuriousMind]

It speeds up metabolism on an empty stomach. Luke warm and warm water helps with digestion.

[DiamondRuby]

Ohh I didn't know that. Thanks

[06CuriousMind]

Np 😊