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After This Woman Shared A Picture Of Her ‘Food Baby’, People Joined To Support Her
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After This Woman Shared A Picture Of Her ‘Food Baby’, People Joined To Support Her

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Have you ever had a big meal and then your bloated belly got so big that you looked pregnant? If so, this thread that one woman started on Twitter, is for you. Fatimah, a young Londoner, posted a photo of her with a big food baby belly captioned: “I can’t be the only one that gets extremely bloated and starts imagining myself being pregnant?” As it turns out – no, Fatimah, you’re definitely not alone with bloated stomach, as hundreds of Twitter users have responded with their photos of ‘food babies’ and the thread gained a status of a legitimate support group.

This weekend, London-based influencer Fatimah, shared a photo of her with a “food baby”

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She probably did not expect that the thread would go viral so quickly – hundreds of women (and not only them), responded with their ‘food pregnancy’ pictures

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People were glad to know that they’re not the only ones doing this and that bloated belly is nothing to be ashamed of

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Fatimah later shared a photo of her post-food baby body

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By sharing so many playful photos of their food baby bellies, women (and men) on Twitter remind us that bloating is not something to be ashamed of because it is all too common. “I’m so glad bloating is being normalized,” Fatimah tweeted on her viral thread. We’re definitely glad too!

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And said that she loves the replies from people on the thread

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People were joyful to see such a fun thread and for some, it even helped them feel more confident

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Later, Fatimah told the media: “I had just finished eating a bunch of wasabi while watching anime and I realised how bloated I was and I thought it would be funny to share how bloated women can get.” She also added: “It’s 2019 and I feel like more women are becoming more accepting about the ‘flaws’ in our bodies and we’re embracing while also making light of it as well and I love it.”

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diane a
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lesson - never wear a clingy lycra dress when planning to enjoy a huge meal.

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Jo Choto
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never seen this from someone eating a single meal. Seems like there are digestive issues at play.

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Noez
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ya I get this too! Been saying for years that I can't eat more because my food baby is fully grown 😁

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Liesa Yopp
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This would worry the hell out of me if it happened. Yes its amusing but its got to be a symptom of some underlying issue. There should never be THAT much gas trapped inside your body.

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Abbi Rouse
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so surprised no one thinks there's anything wrong about this. I only get a bloat like that if I eat dairy. So I don't do it. If something causes you such inflammation, it's in your best interests to eliminate that food. Long term inflammation leads to illness.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why were you downvoted? Yeah, learn what causes it because that's your body saying "Stop f*****g doing that to me". I had the same problem until I experimented and found out what was going on. I don't get bloated much anymore at all.

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Susann Campbell
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bad part with me with a food belly is that I must get away from every one as soon as possible because of the gas that will soon escape from the further regions of my body and it smells very toxic. I hate it.

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Naima Ivansdóttir
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

on one side, thank you for sharing this because i feel normal now... on the other side this is something that's not going to make me less embarassed for my food baby anytime soon :/

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Hans
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One more reason to ignore the influence of so called "influencers".

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SirWriteALot
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"before" pic would help to see if it really was a food baby or just a large gut no matter when.

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Jaclyn Castek
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was more surprised there were so many people willing to post pictures of themselves in their underwear on the internet.

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alice caroll
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bloating has nothing to do with your weight. Fact is, if you're underweight it's even more visible. And it's a common part of the recovery process of eating disorders like anorexia nervosa.

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Антон Христов(Anton Hristoff)
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5 years ago

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So these people eat like a pigs every f*cking time? Never been so "bloated" after a meal, only if I bloat it intentionally ..

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TJler
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5 years ago

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This is a joke right....these women are just fat asses. There are some helpful articles on the keto diet but these "women" may be beyond that

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diane a
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lesson - never wear a clingy lycra dress when planning to enjoy a huge meal.

jmchoto avatar
Jo Choto
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never seen this from someone eating a single meal. Seems like there are digestive issues at play.

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Noez
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ya I get this too! Been saying for years that I can't eat more because my food baby is fully grown 😁

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Liesa Yopp
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This would worry the hell out of me if it happened. Yes its amusing but its got to be a symptom of some underlying issue. There should never be THAT much gas trapped inside your body.

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Abbi Rouse
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so surprised no one thinks there's anything wrong about this. I only get a bloat like that if I eat dairy. So I don't do it. If something causes you such inflammation, it's in your best interests to eliminate that food. Long term inflammation leads to illness.

captaindash avatar
Full Name
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why were you downvoted? Yeah, learn what causes it because that's your body saying "Stop f*****g doing that to me". I had the same problem until I experimented and found out what was going on. I don't get bloated much anymore at all.

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Susann Campbell
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bad part with me with a food belly is that I must get away from every one as soon as possible because of the gas that will soon escape from the further regions of my body and it smells very toxic. I hate it.

naimaivansdttir avatar
Naima Ivansdóttir
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

on one side, thank you for sharing this because i feel normal now... on the other side this is something that's not going to make me less embarassed for my food baby anytime soon :/

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Hans
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One more reason to ignore the influence of so called "influencers".

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SirWriteALot
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"before" pic would help to see if it really was a food baby or just a large gut no matter when.

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Jaclyn Castek
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was more surprised there were so many people willing to post pictures of themselves in their underwear on the internet.

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alice caroll
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bloating has nothing to do with your weight. Fact is, if you're underweight it's even more visible. And it's a common part of the recovery process of eating disorders like anorexia nervosa.

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Антон Христов(Anton Hristoff)
Community Member
5 years ago

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So these people eat like a pigs every f*cking time? Never been so "bloated" after a meal, only if I bloat it intentionally ..

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TJler
Community Member
5 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

This is a joke right....these women are just fat asses. There are some helpful articles on the keto diet but these "women" may be beyond that

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