Comments on: Ditch the Jeans

By: Sig

Sig — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:27:50 +0000

To be honest – it’s pretty gradual which is why I could never figure out the cause of it – usually by the end of the day I’d look like I was 5 months pregnant!

But the only thing that has changed from my diet has been removing fructose/sugar and it had an immediate effect. Your possibly sounds like it’s from the fibre from the beans and vegetables (broccoli etc??) then?.

By: Sana

Sana — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:30:55 +0000

Thank you so much for reading
I do have a question, after eating sugar, when do you notice the bloating and the pain?
I immediately notice the bloating/gas after I eat certain vegetables and beans.

By: Sig

Sig — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:04:34 +0000

Heya Sana – I read your blog every day and it was this post that made me want to comment. Like you I have really bad issues with bloating etc (although veggies and I seem to get along). So at the moment, I’m currently on the journey to quitting sugar and I think the FODMAP theory/food is basically about the effect sugar has on our bodies (I believe people who are usually on the FODMAP style of eating have something called fructose malsorption which means their bodies can’t absorb the fructose part that is in most sugars)

Since I have reduced the amount of fructose/sugar in my diet over the last 2-3 weeks – the biggest thing I have found is that my bloating has all but disappeared. I feel lighter, no energy slumps and I’m on my way to not being addicted to the sweet stuff.

You might want to have a read around and see if this is something that makes sense to you and perhaps be the cause of your discomfort. Or, maybe for a week or so, try reducing the amount of sugar (including fruit) in your diet to see if that helps!

By: Ameena

Ameena — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:34:34 +0000

I used to think the exact same thing about jeans until I found the most comfortable and cutest pair I’ve ever owned. And get this…they are made by Juicy Couture! Who would have thought?

Feel better my friend. I’ve heard this FODMAP thing has helped a lot of people!

By: Melissa @TryingtoHeal

Melissa @TryingtoHeal — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:39:57 +0000

I HATE JEANS TOO!! AGGGG!! I have to wear them a lot for work, so I actually buy a size bigger because I like them super baggy; I probably look like a gangster in them! But really, I hate them because they never fit right. My thighs are those of a runner so they don’t ever fit in anything. Stupid jeans.

By: Sana

Sana — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:40:51 +0000

So true, the skinny jeans I was wearing fit like a glove. I have another pair that are a size up from Target and the material is softer, I love those.
Proper fitting clothes can do miracles for someone’s figure.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:35:13 +0000

I used to hate wearing jeans also. They always felt super stiff and uncomfortable. But, a few years ago I got sized and fitted properly and I’ve completely fallen in love with them. A good pair that fit properly are super comfortable.

By: Miranda @ Living One Bite at a Time

Miranda @ Living One Bite at a Time — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:11:52 +0000

I’m so jealous of your grilled cheese! It’s seriously my favorite food of all time.

I wish I had yoga pants for every day of the week so I’d never have to wear jeans again.

By: Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn

Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:08:21 +0000

I HATE JEANS. I HATE PANTS. WHY AM I WEARING THEM RIGHT NOW. “socially acceptable” my batooty. Leggings. forEVA.