Still Feeling Bloated No Matter What You Eat? 3 Sneaky Reasons No One Talks About

Do you feel bloated even though you’re eating “clean,” drinking water, and doing everything right?

You’re not alone, and it’s not all in your head.

Every week, I hear from women who say:

 “I’m avoiding dairy, gluten, and sugar... but I still wake up fine and at the end of the day looking six months pregnant.”

Sound familiar? Let’s talk about what’s really going on—and why it’s probably not just about the food.

⚠️ Disclaimer: I’m a certified holistic health coach, not a medical doctor. Everything shared here is for informational purposes only and should not replace medical advice. Please consult your doctor before changing your health routine, especially if you have digestive conditions or are taking medication.

1. Your Gut Bacteria May Be Out of Balance

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that help digest food, absorb nutrients, and keep your immune system strong. But when the “bad” bacteria outweigh the good, you can experience symptoms like:

* Persistent bloating

* Brain fog

* Constipation or irregularity

* Food sensitivities

Research shows that gut dysbiosis (imbalance) may even contribute to chronic bloating and IBS symptoms.¹

Most people unknowingly damage their microbiome with:

* Frequent dieting or food restrictions

* Antibiotics

* Alcohol or processed foods

* High stress levels

Fixing this starts with nourishing your gut, not restricting more food.

2. You Might Be Undereating—And Overstressed

I know this sounds backwards, but hear me out.

When you’re constantly skipping meals or eating too little (hello, 1,200-calorie plans), your body shifts into survival mode. That means it slows down digestion and ramps up cortisol, your stress hormone.

High cortisol suppresses stomach acid and digestive enzyme production, making it harder to break down food and easier to feel bloated or gassy.

Plus, many women over 40 are juggling a million things—jobs, kids, workouts, and everything in between. Chronic stress adds fuel to the bloating fire.

3. You’re Eating the Same “Safe” Foods Over and Over

I see this often with clients who have food fear or gut sensitivity:

“I just stick to chicken, rice, eggs, and veggies so I don’t bloat.”

But your gut thrives on diversity, especially fiber-rich, plant-based foods. The more variety, the more resilient your microbiome becomes.

According to a study by the American Gut Project, people who eat 30+ different plant foods per week have significantly healthier and more balanced guts than those who eat fewer than 10.²

Adding new foods slowly and strategically can help reduce bloating long-term.

You Don’t Have to Keep Living Like This

If you're constantly bloated, uncomfortable in your clothes, and second-guessing every bite, only to feel like something’s still off, please know this:

You're not broken.

You're just missing the right approach.

You've probably already tried:

• 👉 Eliminating every possible trigger food

• 👉 Googling symptoms at 2 a.m.

• 👉 Skipping meals to “give your gut a break”

• 👉 Blaming yourself or your body when nothing works

It's exhausting—and it messes with your confidence, your energy, even your social life.

But here’s the good news:

You don’t need another restrictive diet. You need a reset that works with your body, not against it.

Introducing: The Bloat-Free Blueprint!

This is your simple, step-by-step guide to finally stop guessing and start feeling better.

Inside, you’ll get:

✅ A 4-week plan to help calm your gut and reduce bloating
✅ Easy, digestion-friendly recipes you'll actually want to eat
✅ A grocery list to take the stress out of shopping
✅ The same proven tools I use with 1:1 clients who’ve struggled for years with stubborn bloating

You’ll learn how to support your gut, fuel your body (not starve it), and bring back some peace around food again.

If you’re tired of Googling your symptoms, guessing what to eat, and wondering why nothing seems to work, this is your starting point!

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Start small. Get curious. Support your body instead of fighting it— and take the first step toward feeling lighter, clearer, and more like yourself again.

Coach Kristy

Sources:

• NIH: Gut microbiota’s role in health and disease

• American Gut Project: Dietary patterns and microbiome diversity