Bloated Abdomen: What Could Be the Cause?
I’ve been using Noom now for more than 9 weeks. I love how it helps me be so much more mindful about what I’m eating, when I’m eating, and how much I’m eating. I’m losing weight and my clothes fit better. I’m making sure to walk at least 8,000 steps a day. However, I’m realizing that I have a bloated abdomen, and I’m not sure what the cause might be.
I’m wondering if I need to go back on the Cleanse program? I remember not having bloating when I was eating a gluten-free and dairy-free diet. I might try the cleanse until the bloating goes away and then slowly reintroduce dairy and gluten and see if I notice anything.
Additionally, I read this book during my vacation and realized that our diet isn’t very gut-friendly. One of my new year’s goals might be to refresh the way we eat as a family to make it more gut-friendly.
I could go back to a functional medicine doctor (I love functional medicine!), but it’s so expensive.
Do you have any other ideas about what to do in response to a bloated abdomen? You all have been such a source of wisdom to me over the years!
Thanks in advance for any advice you have!
4 Comments
Sebrina Parker
How have your cycles been? The closer we get to menopause, there’s an increased risk of adenomyosis which can cause an enlarged uterus which could definitely contribute to bloating.
Allyson
Great job on sustaining your healthy lifestyle!!! 🙌🥳 There are so many potential causes of bloat. One that is verrrrry common and most people don’t recognize/detect is diastasis recti. Is that something you’ve considered?
Sara Cotner
That’s interesting, Allyson! When I did a 21-day cleanse without common inflammatory things (like gluten, dairy, eggs, etc.), it totally flattened out. So I think it’s something with my gut.
Sara Cotner
I definitely feel like I’m getting close to (if not already in) pre-menopause! But my cycles are still regular. I’ll check out the symptoms of adenomyosis. Thanks, Sebrina!