Your Summer Bloat Isn’t Just Food. It’s Hormonal
You didn’t just overdo it at the BBQ.
You didn’t suddenly forget how to eat clean.
You’re not imagining that belly bloat that makes your shorts feel two sizes too tight by 3pm.
Let’s be clear:
It’s not just the food. It’s your hormones.
Bloat Isn’t Just About What You Eat
The wellness world loves to blame bloat on gluten, dairy, or that one slice of watermelon. But here’s what they don’t tell you:
Estrogen causes water retention, especially before your period.
Cortisol (your stress hormone) throws off digestion and slows motility.
Insulin resistance makes your body hold onto more water and fat, and summer triggers it hard.
So no, it’s not just that extra scoop of potato salad. Your hormones are playing a major role.
Summer Adds Extra Fuel to the Fire
When it’s hot out, you’re:
More likely to be dehydrated
More stressed (hello, travel, events, overcommitting)
Skipping meals or eating erratically
Relying on alcohol, caffeine, and easy snacks
All of that? Total chaos for your digestion, blood sugar, and hormone balance.
Clean Eating Isn’t Always the Fix
If you’re wondering why your perfect summer meals still leave you bloated, here’s the kicker:
Raw veggies can be hard to digest when your gut is inflamed
Fruit-only snacks spike insulin and lead to water retention
Cold drinks or iced coffees can slow down digestion even more
Sometimes clean eating doesn’t solve the bloat. It accidentally feeds it.
What Actually Helps
Here’s what helps (and it’s not restriction):
Warm, cooked meals (think grilled veggies, sautéed greens, broth-based dishes)
Hydration with electrolytes - not just plain water
Protein with every meal to keep insulin in check
Walking after meals to support digestion and blood sugar
You’re not crazy, bloated, or broken.
You’re inflamed, underfed, and overwhelmed and your hormones are showing it.
Let’s fix that before summer becomes one long uncomfortable spiral.
Book a coaching or lab review session and let’s find your summer bloat fix.
