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09/04/09 03:35 PM

"I have acquired some fat/weight around the mid-section which won't go away. Bloat after eating, cut calories/started excerise. Can I rid of difficulty"
Asked By: elsawolf  
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Started pump about 3 years ago. Was doing well but learned to cheat. Now eating less but still stomach problems. Tested for celiac which was negative. It was a blood enzyme test by doctor. Some days stomach makes me feel heavy. Almost like stomach fills with food and then oozes out to rest of body. Bloating, and discomfort in stomach area. Can I reclaim trim stomach? Can I live without stomach/bowel discomfort? What is a better food/exercise for stomach difficulty? Any assitance is great. Doc say exercise and follow food guide but don't think he understands my frustration and sometimes discomfort.

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09/11/09 08:14 PM

Hello,

Thanks for bringing your question to dLife.

So glad that you already cut calories and started exercising. You are on the correct path. This lifestyle change is good for everyone.

Unfortunately, as we get older, we tend to gain inches around the abdomen. Regular exercise will tone up or tighten the muscles. Be sure to include both aerobics and strength training.

You also need to learn to cheat in a way that does not increase your carbs or calories extensively. For example, for any extras, you have to compensate with additional physical activity. Otherwise, regain will recur.

Stomach problems are challenging. Several GI issues have similar symptoms. Gastroparesis is another condition associated with the symptoms you described. Regular exercise will help dispel some of the gassiness.

Have you changed your food intake lately? Are you eating foods prepared with sugar alcohol? Sugar alcohol, such as sorbitol, maltitol, xylitol, and many others, tend to create stomach upset, bloating, and even diarrhea.

I suggest that you keep a detailed food diary. Also record when you are experiencing the symptoms. You might start to see a pattern and determine if there are offending foods that contribute to the stomach problems.

You did not mention if your doctor is a gastroenterologist who specializes in stomach ailments. A gastroenterologist would be able to further assess your situation and perhaps provide you with a dagnosis. Without a correct diagnosis, one continues to guess and the condition is not properly treated.

Take care.

Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE
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