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The battle of the bulge: can't buckle that belt today? Bloating may be the culprit. Here's what brings on that balloonlike feeling--and the easy ways to keep off the extra inches. (your health).
Does this sound familiar? You wake up feeling normal, and by midday it looks as though you've swallowed a beach ball! Bloating can come on quickly, triggered by everything from shifting hormones to the kind of food you eat. It's not life-threatening, but it can threaten the quality of your life. The good news: Bloating usually goes away on its own. But there's plenty you can do to prevent the condition or lessen its effects. Here, common causes and how to deal with them.
Hormones on the loose
Progesterone levels climb after you ovulate, as your body retains water in preparation for a possible pregnancy. The result: Five to 15 days before your period begins, your stomach (and breasts) swells. Many women complain that their pants feel tighter; in fact, you may actually gain three to five pounds. But once you get your period, the bloating does a disappearing act.
To fight this effect, exercise regularly to sweat out excess fluid and keep constipation at bay, drink plenty of water (it really helps!), and watch your sugar…
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