so bloated

[mummyb]

can anyone help, I'm so bloated all of the time! this is my 2nd week trying to follow this diet at home with a 3.6lb first week loss... my belly is so bloated is uncomfortable, I'm going to the toilet normal so not worried about that. any help would be great

 

[lickthelid]

It's the increase in fibre. If you are "going" ok I would try and ride it out. It passes as your body gets used to it. Mint or green tea can help

 

[mummyb]

oh ok thanks I'll try and carry on, definitely don't want to give up yet, thanks for replying ☺

 

[lickthelid]

It's really common. That and wind haha. it will pass. Pun fully intended

 

[mummyb]

haha thanks again.

 

[terry foxon]

I am having the same problem with being bloated. I do have ibs too. Could the slimming world diet do this? I have never been a big fruit and veg person but eating more fruit now. Anyone have any advice for the problem I have? I have only been doing sw for about three weeks now.

 

[lickthelid]

I'm not sure whether it will exacerbate the ibs. Maybe check with your doctor but otherwise I'd say the same. I have deleted the other advice as it was contrary to @craftermary who is far more knowledgeable than me!

 

[Cavegirl21]

I suffer with ibs. You have to limit your fruit and peppermint tea can agravate ibs. Try plain green tea. I use an app called Monash University for portion sizes of fruit and veg to eat. I can't do any slimming plan as I need to be strict so I don't have an ibs attack.

Too much fruit can ferment in your stomach and you should leave a gap of 2 hours between each serving.

If your Dr has diagnosed you with ibs ask him/her to refer you to a nutrionist.

 

[lickthelid]

I suffer with ibs. You have to limit your fruit and peppermint tea can agravate ibs. Try plain green tea. I use an app called Monash University for portion sizes of fruit and veg to eat. I can't do any slimming plan as I need to be strict so I don't have an ibs attack.

Too much fruit can ferment in your stomach and you should leave a gap of 2 hours between each serving.

If your Dr has diagnosed you with ibs ask him/her to refer you to a nutrionist.

I love the fact that someone always knows!!

 

[terry foxon]

I have cut down on the fruit and the bloating seems a a lot better. I have flare ups of IBS anyway it was just worse before. I am going to try increasing my fruit and veg intake gradually to see how much my body can cope with. I appreciate the advice both lickthelid and @craftermary has given. Thanks both

 

[sarahsw]

I found this as well - especially with apples - but i found ginger and lemon tea helped me loads! Good luck