What to do if you are dieting and not defecating but only farting

For some people who are losing weight, they may fart instead of defecate during the dieting process. This is because dieting causes gastrointestinal discomfort and constipation. In addition, due to dieting, there is less food in the stomach, which will aggravate constipation. Therefore, you should increase your dietary fiber intake appropriately at this time. You can drink salt water on an empty stomach in the morning, or drink a spoonful of aged vinegar, which will help defecation.

What to do if you are dieting and not defecating but only farting

1. Increase dietary fiber intake

Constipation caused by dieting is generally caused by a reduction in food intake, which results in insufficient stool production. Therefore, at this time we can appropriately increase the intake of dietary fiber, which can effectively promote gastrointestinal motility, increase stool volume and form defecation. Moreover, this crude fiber itself is not absorbed by the intestines, so it will not cause obesity and will not affect the results of hard-earned dieting and weight loss. Crude fiber foods that can be eaten to relieve constipation caused by dieting: such as corn, soybeans, oats, mung bean sprouts, kelp, olives, bananas, strawberries, fungus, enoki mushrooms, etc.

Aged vinegar is rich in amino acids and a large number of enzymes that promote digestion. It can promote intestinal peristalsis and maintain the balance of intestinal flora. Therefore, it can treat habitual constipation without any toxic side effects. Besides, drinking vinegar can help you lose weight. However, this method is not suitable for people with gastric ulcers and excessive stomach acid. The correct way to do it: Drink a spoonful of aged vinegar on an empty stomach every morning. The older the vinegar, the better the effect. Then follow it with a cup of room temperature boiled water. Don’t drink too much, one spoonful is enough, so as not to irritate your stomach. If you are not used to drinking aged vinegar at first, you can add some honey to taste it.

Regular abdominal massage can not only increase gastrointestinal motility and strengthen the spleen and stomach, but also dredge the meridians and harmonize qi and blood. Moreover, massaging your stomach clockwise along the direction of intestinal peristalsis can relieve constipation. It should be noted that it is not advisable to do it immediately after a meal, but it can be done half an hour after a meal. Correct way to do it: Press your left hand on your abdomen with your palm facing your navel, and place your right hand on top of your left hand. Rub your abdomen first in a clockwise direction and then in a counterclockwise direction. You can also use one hand to lightly touch your abdomen, and draw circles from small to large outwards with your belly button as the origin. It is best to ensure that the time is more than 5 minutes, and the force should be moderate, from light to heavy, until you can slightly feel the abdomen warm.