bloating plus weight gain
#38376 - 01/17/04 02:44 PM
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masayo
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Since the IBS has become more serious this last year, along came the bloating and pain which seems to always be there but also the weight gain. I dont know if once the bloating goes down there will be fat hanging out there too. I am an avid excercise person. Still do it, although at times I feel that it is not working on my gut area. Today is the first day of the new eating lifestyle, thanks to this website, and is wondering if the extra lbs. around the gut will go away. I do plan to excercise like I usually do, 3-4 times a week ( 30-40 mins. cardio plus weight traing).
Ive even quite taking birth control pills about a week ago to try to drop some weight before I found this informative site. Im getting depressed a bit. I want to be free of pain but want the fit body I had before. I dont want to sound superficial but being fit was a big part of my life.
Anyone with any input?
Masayo 
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Hi again, Masayo!
The weight gain isn't a symptom of IBS. A lot of folks here are actually losing weight. The bloating is just that -- it's not fat, it's bloating, and it comes and goes.
Keep up that exercise! I've had to drag myself to the gym when I've been in a lot of pain, and just had to work through it. Usually after a workout the pain is gone, believe it or not -- although, admittedly, it's not much of a fun workout. The exercise is crucial.
A lot of folks here swear by yoga. I'm not one of them -- I'm too old and rickety -- but if I could do it, I think I would because I can imagine how it would help relax the muscles.
And I think that's what you need most, from how your posts are sounding. Do you do meditation?
Are you drinking a lot of water? Taking in enough fiber? How much? What kind? Have you checked out Heather's tummy teas? Fennel and peppermint really do relieve the bloating and cramping. Are you keeping something in your tummy throughout the day instead of eating large meals? Are you concentrating on how much fat you're consuming with each meal?
We all want the fit body we had before -- all of us -- but we also want relief from the IBS. Don't put too much pressure on yourself, or the stress will work against your IBS. Remember, positive thoughts!
Bev 
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I too am trying to get rid of my middle. I think the weight for me came on because I would get depressed about my IBS and would eat to comfort me. Now that I know about this website and all of the information out there, I am trying not to eat when I get attacks. I also get bloated and when I look in the mirror, my gut is hanging out. That pouch in the front of me is more protrusive now than ever. Right now I am just trying to exercise more, and work on my cardio to drop some weight, especially around my middle. I just feel "fat" when I am bloated and gassy.
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Its hard to not notice it, I know. I didnt really over eat. I tried to eat moderately thru the day. I still work out religiously and hope this website is my stepping stone to a new me. Im glad we have eachother to help cheer us on.
Supporting you,
Masayo 
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Thanks for the cheer ups! I feel better just by finding this website this morning and chatting with all of you. I do excercise still alot. I eat small more frequent meals. Some days when I dont feel as bloating I still see the lose blubbery skin that 7 months ago was a pretty good firm stomach. I am still alittle spanstic I guess trying to find the answers why its all happening. Only time and good decisions will help , and friends like you all. 
IŽll keep you noted.
Thanks. Masayo
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I am constantly looking in the mirror, especially when I am at the gym on the treadmill, to see if my belly has decreased. In response to the bloating, I actually find that working out helps get rid of my bloating. It's hard to run when I'm bloated, but when I do, and I finish my workout, I usually forget about my bloating! Welcome to the website! It has helped me so much!
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Yes, it is very possible to lose weight on this diet. It's healthy, low fat eating which is good for everyone. You should have no trouble once you get used to the diet and feeling better. As for the bloating, try fennel tea, and make sure you are chewing thoroughly and eating slowly. A brisk walk after meals will help aid digestion and curb the bloating. Be aware of hidden ingredients that cause bloating - check out the info on the website for food triggers. Welcome to the diet and the board! Don't be depressed - you will feel better soon!
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Masayo, good luck. I too just found this website recently and it's wonderful!
I get terrible bloating, too. Sometimes I look like I'm four months pregnant, when I'm not!! I get so uncomfortable I have to undo my jeans and let my shirt hang over it so no one sees! 
Hang in there,
Laura
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If your doing the teas for bloating and so forth, consider a probiotic? This can help the IBS and especially the bloating and gas and distened stomach.
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Thanks Laura,
I have to as well do the Al Bundy thing.
WeŽll see how we do.
Masayo
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Waistbands?!?
#38650 - 01/18/04 03:54 PM
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Bevvy
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Jeans? JEANS? You can wear JEANS? WOW! I haven't been able to wear anything without an elastic waist in YEARS! I can't imagine what a waistband would be like. GROAN. 
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well i do wear alot of waistband things now. I have had to put on jeans for certain things and as soon as i sat down and would not be noticed from the waist down,,,,,the button came undone..oooo...aaaa..much better. I was a size 1 before now im a waistband size 2-4 depending on the day.
masayo
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Ahh Bev, Sure you can wear jeans.  The new ones are low slung, low profile, hip hugger, heck I don't know what they really are called (I call them my Britney pants, after you-know-who ) since they go below that darn tummy that decides it wants to bloat at times, and then the nice thing is most of them are stretch. Put a long top over them and you're good to go!!!
Gotta keep we vintage gals in the loop you know!!!
KK
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Britney Pants! LMBO
I love low-rise jeans. It's all I wear. Well, I have to for my navel piercing anyway.
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I don't think so, Girlfriend! I couldn't have worn those pants when I was 20 years old and 100 pounds lighter. But don't let me stop YOU.
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The new ones are low slung, low profile, hip hugger, heck I don't know what they really are called (I call them my Britney pants, after you-know-who )
They're called low-rise. I hate them, but that's all that they make nowadays. Protest!! 
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I'm with you Peaches... I try to buy pants and then I'm compelled to buy new microscopic underwear... and it makes it difficult to sit down... oh and all of the college girls don't even worry about that, and it's hard to teach when you're staring at a thong if you're lucky and butt if you're not.
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Low Rise????
#38728 - 01/18/04 08:48 PM
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Kandee
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Low Rise? Low Rise? Is that what they call them?............Now I ask you, how can something permanently down go up....what moron named them that?.....
Oh well, we used to have "peddle pushers" and "clam diggers"...when you think about those names I guess low rise doesn't sound so bad
ROTF-LMBO................Guess the navel piercing is next for me  ....wonder if my hubby will buy me a diamond to put in there????..................OMG, I can't even stand myself now, there's no fool like an old fool!!!
But hey, I'm with you, love the things.... except no one needs sees the tum-tum. If they did I'd be arrested for eye polution!!! Nope, gotta have the long tops, and even those are getting harder and harder to come by..............PG dept. here we come
Now those B* flossing panties are another story...........a thong? I've spent over 50 years trying to keep material OUT of there, why would I want it to be there on purpose now????
How'd we get on this subject anyway...........Bev, you started it all you know!!!
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Masayo,
Dear if your a size one or on a bad day a 2-4 I don't think you need to lose any weight! Thats pretty small! I know how you feel though with the bloating. I'm a size 2 - 4 depending on the day and The bloating is a real pain.
Somedays I really look pregnant! Small everywhere else and then the dang belly! I have a lot of the low rise pants too. Somedays that's good and other days I hate the darn things. I swear pants are so hard to buy now days! However I just got some really cute ones at the gap...you might like them. Cargo draw string. Really comfortable! Not tight at all. They were on sale too. You might find some on there website!
Sorry I'm going on and on!! Don't worry about the weight...It could be water retention. That happens to me also. I have lost weight on this diet. 114 down to 107 and I wasn't trying too. I just gave up my love....Hot fudge sundays...brownies...Mc Donals Mc Fluries.. All that bad stuff that tastes sooooo good!
Try the fennel tea..it helps!
Take care!
Steph
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Ya I know. IŽm not concerned about the rest of my body. Just that damn jiggly stuff hanging out even when im not too bloated. The rest of my body is pretty firm and fit.Actually I dont want to lose any weight anywhere but the belly. I guess I was used to having a flat hard stomach and cant figure out what to do. I do cardio 3-4 days a week and tons of sit ups. I dont know if it is the IBS bloating or if it is fat. Man it drives me mad.
But going to work on it.
Thanks for the support. And I havent found a gap in Mexico wear I live. I think only Mexico City and that is far from me.
Masayo
Edited by masayo (01/19/04 08:08 AM)
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Eyebser you crack me up. Whenever I read you posts or replies they get more funny with each one. Maybe I can giggle my tummy away. Ya I have the low rise. I cant fit into the ones that I used to be able to wear all that well and the belly flops over then. Ha Ha HA. Oh well. On with the smiles.
Masayo
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Lol, you guys are hilarious. Personally, I've always liked low rise flared jeans, but I can't wear mine anymore! They're not extremely tight, but when I sit down they squeeze my intestines and cause me pain! I'm so bummed about that because I haven't worn them in over 6 months and that's a lot of good outfits I'm missing out on! 
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I agree. I had to sit through a parents night concert staring at someone's thong. The girls with me were giggling about it. My daughter and I don't think they look very comfortable or sanitary!
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LOL!! u r a riot, girlfren
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Kristen, I have to have the flared as well............it balances out a big butt. (See, I too watch the TLC channel, and "What Not to Wear"!) Oh, ya and no pockets on the back...draws attention to that area. Sheesh, come to think of it, who cares? The long tops cover them up anyway,,,,well, almost all the way.
If anyone says anything about my tummy being so big, I just tell them I made a mistake eating that watermellon that had seeds in it. Must have swallowed a seed and it grew!! All seriousness aside, I CAN relate. I think we need to start a new clothes line that is especially designed for IBS tummies!!! What should we call them? "Tummy Tanks?", "Tummy Tubes?", "Tummy Tucks?" LOL
Michelle, was it you that said you wear a size 1 or 2 or 3 or 4? OMG, last time I saw that size I was 6 months old!!!
Nonetheless, IBS gave me back my High School weight and sporting a size 8. Sadly to say, Heather's way of eating (not to mention all the good recipes from Kristen and others) is soooo good, I'm turning into a chunky monkey.
Michelle, Does Masayo mean Michelle in Mexican Spanish? Send me a vegetariano Torta, ok?
Kandee, aka Dulce'
(Feeling guilty ...this should be in the Living Room.....Bev, see, it's STILL all your fault.........Can I join you in a plate of worms?.... )
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Actually Masayo is Japanese for honest. Im half japanese. And yes I used to be a 1 but not anymore. I dont know what i am now. I havent bought any new clothes for a while. Probably a 3 i guess. I worry so much about the tummy chub because I am very into weight training/lifting. Back in calif. me and the hubby would go to GoldŽs Gym 2 to 3 times a week. Alot of body builders go there and so we always were around physically fit people to keep us up on the excercising. We dont want to be huge but defined more so. So you can see maybe where Im coming from when I sound winey over my belly. There is just pain and then I also see the fat on the sides and belly portions of me.
IŽll have to make you one.(taco) I dont see a whole lot of Vegan things here.
I just got working out as a matter of fact. I feel good.
Masayo 
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Hello I just ran across this site and I wanted to get a little input.I have very serve IBS the pain is so bad at times I can't think or breath.I have been doing research on the subject and ran across some info that said enzymes with Bromelain can help as a digestive aide and reduce inflammation.Has anyone tried this.Let me know if it works. Karla
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Kandee, you might be on to something there. What about calling them "Tender Tummies"?? Lol. So does anyone here know how to sew??
Hey, the things you learn from TLC... hence the name, lol. Never knew that about pockets in the back. I guess I've been drawing attention to my butt all along... which is okay, come to think of it. I'm young!
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We're showing our age, Girlfriend!
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But, but, China Girl and Peaches said the same thing and they are realllly young! Anyway, you and I are young at heart and in our minds, even if our bodies don't cooperate, right?
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Bev knows how to sew!
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Yeah Right -- nt
#38836 - 01/19/04 11:26 AM
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Bevvy
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HEY!
#38837 - 01/19/04 11:27 AM
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Bevvy
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Blabbermouth.
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You shouldn't go advertising your skills!
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Advertising?
#38845 - 01/19/04 11:39 AM
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Bevvy
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But, but, but I was just mentioning it in passing? Pretty lady? 
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I can tell someone is feeling better today. I'm glad.
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I'm 30. I hate hipsters/bumsters/low rise AND I hate thongs. Yukky.
In fact, it's your level of sophistication, I doooo believe!! We all know that being sexy has nothing to do with uncomfortable maximum flesh exposure. All those 'builders bums' hanging out of pants with a bit of scratchy old cheese-string if you're lucky!!! GROSS!
I like my jeans slightly low cut because I'm short waisted with long long legs, so it helps proportion-wise (otherwise it looks like my legs go right up to my breasts!!) BUT NOT so low I'm showing off all my behind every time I sit down.
How perfectly distasteful! ha ha..
Shellsbells
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Yes, this should be in the living room, but I just couldn't resist.
Trinny and Susannah are my friends, too! None of those tapered trousers for me (just call me holster-hips!)
Shells
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Oh, Shells!
#38897 - 01/19/04 01:37 PM
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Bevvy
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You're so cute.
Back in 1974 I wore hip huggers -- like all of us hippies. They were bell bottoms. I thought I looked cool. I was young; what did I know?!?
There's NO WAY I'd ever go back to that, and I'm surprised they came back in fashion. I'm with you, Shells, I don't find them flattering. And when my girlfriend visited me recently, lifted her shirt, and displayed her belly button ring, it grossed me out.
I see a young lady on the street in a nice-fitting pair of straight leg jeans and a pretty hand knit sweater, and I think there's absolutely nothing classier -- or sexier.
We're just not with the times, Shells.
Ooops -- how do I move this to the Living Room?
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I love the low rise as well.Even if I'm in my 40's. They go just below my belly button as well.And no I don't have the belly ring. I find low rise are so comfortable.I bought low rise underwear to go with them. Hubby wants me to get the thong but this girl says no way. My butt is uncomfortable enough without having something in it!! My daughter on the other hand has many thongs, in different colors and minimum material. She says they are pretty comfy. Mind you though it does look nice when there is no panty line. And no she does not wear them ontop of her waistband of pants.Now that is gross. Maybe for valentines I'll surprise my hubby.I'm sure they won't be on very long. Sue
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lol yeah you get used to the low-rise, it's just that you HAVE to wear a belt with them or else you butt crackage 24/7. lol and I don't own any thogns, you'll all be happy to know but my friend is going to buy me one for my birthday as a gag gift LOL so we'll see how it turns out. maybe my precious doggie will like playing with....I'll get a picture of that!! Anyone want a pic of my dog, Chiquita? We've been talking about her so much I think you guys should at least know what she looks like lol
Kandee-- CLAM DIGGERS??????
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I just got my first thong a couple of weeks ago, and I can't get up the nerve to actually wear it! Lol. My friend Katy was up from Texas and convinced me to buy it... she says they're so comfortable when you get used to them. I don't know about that...
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Well, I think it's one of those things where eventually you get used to it. It's never gonna be comfy. Sort of like orthodontia.
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Well, I think it's one of those things where eventually you get used to it. It's never gonna be comfy. Sort of like orthodontia.
ROTFL! Nice analogy...
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