Okay, so I’ve been hitting the gym lately, trying to get those gains, you know? And part of that is chugging down those protein shakes like there’s no tomorrow. But man, sometimes I feel like I’ve swallowed a balloon afterward. It’s like, “does protein bloat you?” I had to figure this out.
I started noticing it a few weeks back. I’d slam a shake after a workout, and within an hour, my stomach would be all tight and uncomfortable. Not cool. I mean, I’m trying to look like a beast, not feel like a blimp.
First thing I did was just try to ignore it, right? But then I remember reading somewhere that this might be a common thing. Something about how too much protein too fast can mess with your gut. So, I decided to slow it down a bit. I cut back on how much protein I was gulping down in one go. Instead of one huge shake, I started having smaller amounts throughout the day. And I gotta say, it made a difference.
I also started paying more attention to how my body was reacting. It’s like, listen to your body, folks. If your gut is screaming, maybe you’re doing something wrong. Turns out, when I didn’t rush into drinking the shakes or simply eat large portion of protein rich food, that bloated feeling wasn’t as bad.
Then, here are some points about what I did that improved the bloating:
- Started small, increased slow
- Listened to my body
- Didn’t eat too big a meal.
I’m no expert, but from what I gather, it’s all about giving your body time to adjust. I started to experiment and record my intake to see if there was a pattern. Just like those scientists do, but way less fancy. And yeah, it seemed like spreading out my protein intake helped a lot. No more feeling like I had a basketball in my stomach.
So, if you’re like me and you’ve been wondering why those protein shakes are making you feel like you’re about to float away, maybe try easing into it. That’s what worked for me, at least. Now I can focus on getting ripped without feeling bloated. Mission accomplished!
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