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SOOOOOO BLOATED! :(

SOOOOOO BLOATED! :(

Started by juliej808 on August 29, 2012

9 Comments

juliej808 said #1 Aug 29, 2012 at 12:58pm

Hello, I have been vegan on and off for 2-1/2 years. (I've lived in Alaska and Hawaii and go through phases of eating fresh fish...:-/).

A few weeks ago I cleaned up my eating habits and eat brown rice, veggies (usually steamed with bragg's) and fruit. And I allow myself to eat as much as I want. On the weekends I allow myself to "cheat" but its on healthy organic treats... nothing really bad.

Anyway, I feel better but I am SOOOOOO BLOATED!!! :( Sometimes I look pregnant! A few days ago (over the weekend) I "de-bloated" and looked and felt awesome.. but now the bloat is back :(

Any suggestions?? :)

Thank you!!!

veganamericanprincess said #2 Aug 29, 2012 at 2:07pm

Add some more tempeh, tofu, lentils or beans to your diet and cut down on the fruit and brown rice. See what happens. http://veganamericanprincess.com

juliej808 said #3 Sep 10, 2012 at 1:12pm

Thanks!! I will try this tonight :)

Michelle Shea Walker said #4 Sep 10, 2012 at 2:19pm

You also might be sensitive to something that you're eating. When I eat almost anything gluten, I get the pregnant bloat, but it can happen if you're sensitive to soy or corm as well. Pay attention to the items you've eaten 4-6 hours before you notice the bloat & see if there's a common theme. I actually specialize in coaching people with food sensitivities so if you're interested in learning more feel free to visit my site: www.healthhappinessandhulahoops.com. Hope you figure things out!

lizzie bean said #5 Sep 10, 2012 at 3:49pm

I like to try this simple yoga pose (aptly named "wind relieving pose" lol:
Lie on your back, legs and arms to the floor. Lift your right knee and pull the knee to your chest (leg is bent). I find that for some reason, this position really helps with bloating, gas, etc when I do it with the right leg- I believe it has to do with the ascending colon being on this side. But, I'm sure doing it on the left would help too. Sometimes at the office I'll pull my knee to my chest while seated. I hope it helps!

lizzie bean said #6 Sep 10, 2012 at 4:07pm

Also, lots and LOTS of water!!!!

juliej808 said #7 Sep 10, 2012 at 5:02pm

Thank you for all the suggestions and support, I reeeeeeeally appreciate it! I will try them and let you know what works! :)

juliej808 said #8 Sep 10, 2012 at 5:04pm

Thank you for all the suggestions and support, I reeeeeeeally appreciate it!!! I will try them and let you know what works :)

juliej808 said #9 Sep 15, 2012 at 10:31pm

Update - I cut back on the brown rice, added more tofu, and went to a few yoga classes this week and it really helped! Thanks for the suggestions! :)

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