Why do I bloat so much after eating?

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Everytime I eat normal portions of food (usually healthy), I bloat about 2-4 inches. This usually doesn't go away for a while, and is getting quite irritating. I am a 5'4" female who weighs 104-106 pounds regularly. I bloat after vegetables, soup, just about everything (except meat [I'm a vegetarian]). I sometimes skip meals out of frustration, because the bloat lasts for so long and is very prominent. Any tips to avoid bloating would be much appreciated! The first photo is me normally, while the second and third are after eating.

DairyCow · Accepted Answer

I used to be like that. Know what stopped it?
Bread.
While you may be sensitive to gluten, I'd tried everything. I was just eating TOO many vegetables.
However, I was also anorexic at the time. All i ate was vegetables. Never bread, never corn or peas or carrots, though. Too many carbs *eyeroll*
Try eating less vegetables or have them cooked. Eat a wider variety of food. Eat more fats. Consider eating eggs if you don't. I always found them really soothing on my belly.
Also, do you chew a lot of gum or sugarfree foods? I found the artificial sweeteners in them made my stomach act up like crazy.

crystalclear_ · Accepted Answer

first, you're as skinny as a twig so no reason to be worrying about your weight. People bloat after they eat because their stomachs are full. If those pics are your bloated belly, I can't tell at all

Paris13 · Accepted Answer

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SnapTsch · Accepted Answer

oh my god, girl I BRG you
please dont be we critical of yourself.
you look great before the bloat and after the bloat as you call it

😥 please dont let this control your life,
I didn't even notice it even after you mentioned it.
I wish I could just talk to you about , and try to understand this better since it means so much to you.
but I'm sure that there are no chances that would happen

but I'm just gonna hope that you do because you are losing out on life because a few inches on the tummy capture your brain more than enjoying life 😫

theharlequin · Accepted Answer

Assuming it isn't due to your cycle, it's probably from the high carbohydrates and starches in your vegetable diet along with an imbalance of internal fauna. (Specialized populations of internal bacteria that feed on carbs and starches can spike, causing gas buildup = bloating.)
Not sure what your vegetarian diet allows, but if you can eat a cup of cultured yogurt each day for a week or so, it'll help balance the fauna in your belly and should reduce bloating. If that doesn't work, I'd recommend talking to a doctor or nurse about it

rob_dykes · Answer

try eating larger meals on a regular and never skip a meal eventually your body will get used to the new way your eating and the bloating should stop just don't skip any meals

JohnDoe3000 · Answer

I can't see the difference, plus are you aware that you have a stomach and food takes space?

witherwing · Answer

I seriously can not see a difference.

2shredded · Answer

Eating too fast? Sodium? Hard to say

emerald77 · Answer

I don't see any bloating.

Arya_Christ · Answer

don't worry. it is normal.

LastNightmare · Answer

wow, you're so sexy

Iron_Man · Answer

Do you so cardio?

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