Does anyone else change 4 sizes in a day?

TikiTurtle

When I wake up in the morning I swear I look like a VS model. I can see my abs, I'm skinny, it's fabulous! By lunch time my clothes are tight and I have a muffin top. When I get home, I look 5 months pregnant. No joke. WTF?!?! And it starts all over again the next day. It doesn't seem to matter what I eat, how much I eat, or when I eat it. I'm convinced my body is more susceptible to gravity.

gogadgetgo

Doesn't sound right. I'd really examine your diet and think about getting checked for gluten/dairy issues. Especially if you have any digestion issues as well.

TikiTurtle

Ok, so it may not be that bad, but that's how it looks through my eyes sometimes. And I have tried changing my diet, or excluding things to try and figure out what the cause my be, but so far have been unable to pin point the culprit. I think that's what is so frustrating about it, is that there isn't any obvious cause. I don't eat out, only drink water, I run 3-4 times a week, I eat Greek yogurt almost daily so I'm getting probiotics, I just don't know. Bleh.

Tiffwhorton

Im in about the same boat as you. When i first wakeup my stomach is somewhat flat and i feel great. The second i eat or drink i get a pot belly. And by 2 pm i usually look 7 months pregnant... And im only really 7 weeks haha ohwell. Weak abdominal muscles is my problem and also water retention. Try apple cider vinegar mixed with water it helps

Hegi627

I'm the same way! Hubs assures me it isn't as drastic as I think, but I've started running all my errands in the morning so people see me at my svelte-est. My dr says its because I'm drinking so much more water and my job is sitting at a desk 40 hrs a week.

TikiTurtle

Hegi627 said:

I'm the same way! Hubs assures me it isn't as drastic as I think, but I've started running all my errands in the morning so people see me at my svelte-est. My dr says its because I'm drinking so much more water and my job is sitting at a desk 40 hrs a week.

Svelte is probably my favorite word ever, lol.

I'm on my feet all day for work, and even have "working lunches" so my meals are pretty spread out. I pretty much graze all day rather then having real meals.

JemmaWRX

I have a similar issue. Although I never could compare myself to a model. But I've had gastro issues since childhood and recently had an endoscopy. Apparently I have excess acid in my stomach. That diagnosis cost me $700. Thanks Doc.

I eat well, workout, drink water. But I get insanely gassy and bloated throughout the day, especially after meals. It's quite sexy.

MrsH1027

Thought I was the only one!  Guess it's not as abnormal as we all thought!

jasrun80

Tiffwhorton said:

Im in about the same boat as you. When i first wakeup my stomach is somewhat flat and i feel great. The second i eat or drink i get a pot belly. And by 2 pm i usually look 7 months pregnant... And im only really 7 weeks haha ohwell. Weak abdominal muscles is my problem and also water retention. Try apple cider vinegar mixed with water it helps

How much cider per water? I love ACV but never used it for bloating...

I definitely am in the same boat as far as the bloat goes! In the morning I'm feeling awesome and mid day I'm flabby! I did talk to my doc a long time ago about it & it's normal.... Especially normal & not necessarily a condition if you eat well & drink enough water... But I definitely feel it much worse when pregnant,,, even in the first couple weeks. From experience.

abirdd9

I think it sounds like a dairy/gluten intolerance, too. I am the exact same way 

ashtownyeah

jasrun80 said:

Tiffwhorton said:

Im in about the same boat as you. When i first wakeup my stomach is somewhat flat and i feel great. The second i eat or drink i get a pot belly. And by 2 pm i usually look 7 months pregnant... And im only really 7 weeks haha ohwell. Weak abdominal muscles is my problem and also water retention. Try apple cider vinegar mixed with water it helps

How much cider per water? I love ACV but never used it for bloating...

I definitely am in the same boat as far as the bloat goes! In the morning I'm feeling awesome and mid day I'm flabby! I did talk to my doc a long time ago about it & it's normal.... Especially normal & not necessarily a condition if you eat well & drink enough water... But I definitely feel it much worse when pregnant,,, even in the first couple weeks. From experience.

They also make apple cider vinegar tablets that are much more convenient.

NMW071000

gogadgetgo said:

Doesn't sound right. I'd really examine your diet and think about getting checked for gluten/dairy issues. Especially if you have any digestion issues as well.

Definitely this!

Jaxlala

I have Celiac Disease (gluten intolerance), & if I accidentally eat gluten that is the result. 

Usually the initial test for Celiac is a blood test where they look for the antibodies.  If it comes back positive, they do further testing; if it comes back negative, you have ruled it out.  I would get it checked, especially if you are TTC/pregnant.  It is really bad for you & the baby if you have the disease & eat gluten.