Bloat is no joke. But the problem is that it can be caused by a whole bunch of different things, so getting rid of it isn’t easy. No sweat, though, babe, because I’ve got you covered with the reasons you're probably always bloated!

You're not drinking enough water

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When you don’t drink enough water, your body gets freaked out. It preps for future water insufficiency by retaining whatever water it does have. And do you know what water retention looks like? Yep, bloat.

Your nutrition is OFF

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Certain foods you’re eating might be taxing your body too much. Common culprits include wheat, dairy, salt, and fructose. So if you’re feeling bloated all the time, try cleaning up your diet for a few weeks.

Your gut needs some love

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If you’ve got bloat, an imbalance in your gut microbiome could be to blame. Other signs of a gut problem include fatigue and a regularly upset stomach, so be on the lookout.

You're not moving enough

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Getting moving does a lot for your digestion, helping it work faster and better. So make it a point to work up a sweat most days of the week. And consider heading out for a walk after a big meal.

Check out the other reasons why you aren't able to ditch the bloat in our full blog post about 7 Reasons Why You're Always Bloated!