Bloated

[mia_angel]

Hi all

I am doing red days but have had a bloated tummy (not constipated ) for a while now, anyone have any advice to help...ive a cup of peppermint tea today not sure how much im meant to have.

 

[PurpleSky]

Maybe drink some more water and keep drinking the tea it will help and if you can stomach it perhaps some fenel tea or some chamomile tea(i know they both kinda taste like socks but very good for you)

 

[furrysmudge]

I feel for you hun, I'm the same with * week :-( x

 

[PurpleSky]

Also check how much salt your having and try and reduce and that will help beat the bloat as it were

 

[mia_angel]

My star week has just finished, but i feel so uncomfortable really strange! Will have some more peppermint tea...bloated tummy just makes me feel fat!

 

[Sarah-Jayne]

I too am currently doing red days and feeling very bloated. I look pregnant, not quite the look I was going for!

 

[Ela ine]

I look pregnant on reds! Mind you, only day 1 back on track so think it might have been my week off plan that's the cause!

Anyway, peppermint is lush, what about trying some free soups?!

And thanks for the star day reminder guys - or I would have forgotten!! x

 

[mia_angel]

This is the only week ive been bloated and been doing it nearly 5 weeks now.....might be all the butternutsquash lol

 

[BritMumInCanada]

Are you eating alot of red meat? I can't eat too much as I end up feeling really bloated. If so you might be better trying more variety of fish etc

 

[mia_angel]

No, ive been eating chicken, quorn, mincemeat, pork....i dont eat lamb as its too fatty and only extra lean beef mince. x

 

[MissHP]

It could be the butternut squash - it really bloats me when i eat it. It's very high in fibre.

Helen x

 

[nibblynoush]

Hi there dehydration can cause bloating! Not many of us realise this, drink lots of water, herbal tea etc and should really help!

 

[JAM21]

Hi there dehydration can cause bloating! Not many of us realise this, drink lots of water, herbal tea etc and should really help!

Couldn't agree more! I've been having major bloating/water retention problems lately (time of life ) and so on recommendation from this forum, I've upped my water intake this week and its really helped! Also, a better weight loss for me too so it does work......