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I'm Lilly, a Certified Wholistic Health Coach dedicated to helping women over 40 reclaim their vitality through intentional hormonal care.

My journey into wholistic wellness began when I hit 40 and found myself facing a complete loss of energy, restless nights, and weight that just wouldn't budge despite my best efforts. I felt like a stranger in my own body, navigating a fog that no one seemed to have clear answers for. This personal crisis led me to deep-dive into the science of midlife health, eventually becoming a Certified Wholistic Health Coach.

Now, I specialize in supporting women 40+ as they navigate the complexities of menopause and hormonal shifts. I help you tackle low energy, poor sleep, stubborn weight, and intense cravings through evidence-based, wholistic strategies. I've been where you are, and I know that with the right guidance, you can feel vibrant and balanced again.

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What Might Frequent Bloating Be Telling You?

Writer: lillan Bellon
lillan Bellon
Sep 4
3 min read
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Frequent bloating can be uncomfortable, frustrating and confusing.


You may feel fine in the morning but bloated by the afternoon. You may notice bloating after meals, even when you think you are eating healthy foods. You may also feel heavy, gassy, tight or uncomfortable in your clothes.


Bloating is common, but that does not mean it should be ignored. Your body may be trying to tell you something.


What Is Bloating?


Bloating is the feeling of fullness, pressure or swelling in the abdomen.


It can happen for many reasons. Sometimes it is related to what you ate. Other times it may be connected to digestion, stress, hydration, eating speed, food sensitivities, constipation, hormones or other health concerns.


The important thing is not to jump to one conclusion too quickly.


Why Do I Bloat Even When I Eat Healthy?


This is one of the most frustrating experiences.


A food can be healthy and still not feel good in your body at that moment.


For example, some people feel bloated after:

  • Large salads

  • Beans or legumes

  • Dairy

  • Gluten-containing foods

  • Carbonated drinks

  • Cruciferous vegetables

  • Sugar alcohols

  • Large meals

  • Eating too quickly


This does not always mean the food is “bad.” It may mean your digestion needs support or that your body is reacting to certain foods, portions or habits.


Can Stress Affect Bloating?


Yes. Stress can affect digestion.


When your body is under stress, digestion may not work as smoothly. You may eat faster, chew less, crave different foods or feel more tension in your body.


Stress can also affect sleep, hormones and food choices, which can all influence digestion.


This is why I like to look at the whole picture instead of treating bloating like one isolated symptom.


Can Hydration Affect Digestion?


Hydration can play an important role in digestion and bowel regularity.


If you are not drinking enough water or you are losing minerals through sweat, hot flashes, exercise or warm weather, your body may not feel as supported.


Hydration is not always about drinking more plain water. It is also about supporting the minerals your body needs.


When Should You Talk to a Doctor?


Frequent bloating should be discussed with a healthcare provider if it is severe, painful, new, worsening or accompanied by other symptoms.


Seek medical advice if you have:

  • Severe abdominal pain

  • Unexplained weight loss

  • Blood in stool

  • Persistent diarrhea or constipation

  • Vomiting

  • Fever

  • Bloating that is new and persistent

  • A family history of digestive disease

  • Symptoms that interfere with daily life


Health coaching does not diagnose digestive conditions.


Where Can You Start?


Start by noticing patterns.


Ask yourself:

  • When does bloating happen?

  • What foods seem connected?

  • Am I eating too quickly?

  • Am I chewing well?

  • Am I drinking enough water?

  • Am I constipated?

  • Am I under stress?

  • Am I sleeping poorly?

  • Am I noticing hormone changes too?


These questions can help you begin connecting the dots.


How Lilly’s Wholistic Wellness Looks at Bloating?


At Lilly’s Wholistic Wellness, I do not believe in guessing or blaming one food without looking at the full picture.


Frequent bloating may be connected to digestion, food choices, stress, hydration, hormones, sleep and daily habits. The goal is to understand what your body may be showing you and find a realistic place to begin.


Ready to Better Understand Your Body’s Signals?


If you are noticing frequent bloating, low energy, poor sleep, cravings or digestion changes, your body may be trying to tell you something.



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