saving this for yourself is the first step honestly.

1.you’re eating too fast. your body can’t break down food properly when you’re rushing. slow down and actually chew.

2.you’re not drinking enough water. dehydration forces your body to hold onto everything including gas and waste.

3.you’re eating too much sugar. sugar feeds the bad bacteria in your gut and bloating is what happens next.

4.you’re stressed all day long. cortisol shuts down digestion. your body cannot do both at the same time.

5. your gut bacteria is out of balance. this is the one most women never address and it changes everything.

6.you’re not moving after meals. even a 10 minute walk gets digestion moving.

7.you’re eating foods that are secretly inflammatory for your body even if they’re considered “healthy.”

8.you’re not getting enough sleep. poor sleep spikes cortisol which directly impacts your gut.

9.you’re eating late at night. your digestive system slows down significantly after dark.

10. you’re ignoring it instead of fixing it. bloating is your body talking. it’s time to listen.

none of these cost anything to start fixing. all of them work. start with one.

follow me for more and comment BLOAT below and I’ll share what I personally use to support my gut. 🤍 for the fastest response please message me on Instagram. (TheCortisolCode)

#bloating #guthealth #hormonehealth #cortisolbalance #wellness ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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I just have endometriosis belly with all the above 💁🏽‍♀️

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