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I'm at the end of a fast day & only slighty peckish - that's not a problem .... but why is my tummy SO bloated?

I've drunk 1,5 litres of water today & had plenty of wees.

This is not the first time I've had this excessively bloated feeling, but I couldn't say if it's always fast days or not (at leat thanks to this post I now have a reference for the future!)

Nothing to do with 'cycles' by the way, menopause started 10 years ago aged 39

Any experience of this, or advice?

Thank you

[carorees]

I've had that feeling before. Usually because my plate of veggies for my single meal was so huge I ate too much! Could it be that?

I must admit, I do get a bit, erm well, windy on fast days
Assumed it's just because there's less food and more air in my system.

I'm finding a lot of bloating and gas on the day I break my fast. Today is the day after my 2nd fast day. I do enjoy my coffee and a protein bar first thing. It's a tradition I enjoy while I check my email. Today, some bad cramping . 1st break fast day, I did ok first thing but about mid day I had bad bloating that lasted until the next day (I did eat a bit more as I had a workout scheduled for that evening, and I historically get lightheaded with calorie restriction and exercise). It was like the foods didn't combine right in my belly. I would love to see some recommendations for foods specific to breaking the fast, so the digestive engine turns back on without discomfort. Thank you