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Bloating
Hi everyone, I have a formal in exactly a week. The past couple of days, I have been feeling very bloated, and when I tried on my dress, it zipped up (but only barely). I'm not asking about how to lose 35 pounds in 4 days or anything like that, but how can I change my diet to try to avoid bloating? I haven't been eating much solid food this past week because I had oral surgery recently (applesauce, yogurt, soup, etc). Thank you!
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Just like the girl below me said, reduce SALT! That's so important. Have you ever eaten a bag of chips, and then you're wearing a ring? It's so much harder to take off!
Avoid eating creamy thing likes clam chowder! Cream is fat [no matter how good it is!!]
Do some cruches, they go straight to the abs.
Also what i do is like a v-seat, but I keep lifting my legs up and down. THEN YOU REALLY NOTICE IT.
Applesauce is very good, soup is also really good [reduced salt]!
What is really important is to not stop eating. Because your metabolism will slow down, it can happen within two days! What you should do is eat 5-6 meals a day [BUT THE MAIN THING IS THAT THEY'RE HEALTHY AND SMALL PORTIONS] these keeps your stomach digesting. Coffee and really spicy foods also increas your metabolism!
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1. Reduce your sodium intake. Salt is the number one contributor to bloating.
2. Exercise as much as you can.
3. Avoid foods which are gassy such as cabbage, beans, milk and other vegetables and foods which contain lactose.
4. When eating meals, chew slowly. The old adage of chewing 100 times may be true. Lay down your fork between each bite.
5. Avoid chewing gum to reduce the amount of air you are swallowing.
6. Avoid powdered milk as it contains salt which increases bloating.
7. Too many starchy foods combined with protein contribute to bloating.
8. Try not to drink anything that is very cold, but keep it at room temperature.
9. Do not eat too much of anything. Portion control can reduce bloating.
10. Check to determine what condiments may cause your bloating, such as mayonnaise and the like.
11. Eating processed foods such as mac and cheese can cause bloating due to its high sodium content.
12. Snacks such as chips and certain types of cheese flavored popcorn have high sodium content.
13. Avoid diet sodas and candies.
14. Constipation may also be a factor in bloating. Eat foods rich in fiber.
15. Drink chamomile tea, which is not only good for the digestive system, but reduces bloating as well.
Also drink enough water. Good luck & have fun at your dance =)
-LM
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