Is it normal to bloat on holiday?

Get up and get active Remember, it is normal to feel a little sluggish and bloated after indulging in food and drink. However, if you are experiencing prolonged bloated and abdominal discomfort, it may be a sign of an underlying condition.



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However, when it goes to places between the cells and around the fat — an area called the 'third space' — it becomes a problem. It takes about two days to lose one to three pounds of water weight. But how fast excess water leaves the body can depend on diet and physical activity.

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You can avoid overeating during your trip by:
  1. Eating fiber-rich foods to help you stay full and prevent excessive snacking.
  2. Drinking water before, during, and after meals to improve digestion.
  3. Chewing your food slowly to feel fuller after eating less food.
  4. Sharing a meal to eat smaller portion sizes.


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The following quick tips may help people get rid of a bloated belly quickly:
  1. Go for a walk. ...
  2. Try yoga poses. ...
  3. Use peppermint capsules. ...
  4. Try gas relief capsules. ...
  5. Try abdominal massage. ...
  6. Use essential oils. ...
  7. Take a warm bath, soaking, and relaxing.


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Celebrations and vacations can involve eating foods higher in carbs and salt than your normal diet, and both of these lead to water retention, she said. We store carbs as glycogen in our body, and for each gram of glycogen we retain several grams of water right along with it, Mockler said. Same with salt.

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