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Do This to Look 10 Pounds Thinner by the Weekend

A bloated belly can make you look up to ten pounds heavier -- here's how to get rid of bloating, and prevent it from happening

by Allie Flinn | COMMENT

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Belly bloat happens to nearly everyone -- and when it strikes, it can make you look three months pregnant (cue the awkward questions), even if the number on the scale doesn't change, says Dr. Roshini Raj, MD, co-founder of Tula probiotic skin care line and board-certified gastroenterologist and internist.

Despite the steadfast scale digits, you can certainly feel like you've gained weight -- and have trouble slipping into your skinny jeans. "We all have air in our intestines," Raj explains. "But when you produce more air than usual, this causes the abdomen to distend, resulting in bloating."

If you're lucky (note the sarcasm), that extra gas can be accompanied by water retention, which will cause the scale to tip. How long you suffer from a bloated belly really depends on the person (and, of course, whether you follow these tips). "In some cases, the symptoms of bloating can disappear within a few hours. In other cases, bloating can last a few days," explains Raj. Here, how to get rid of bloating -- and look 10 pounds thinner, stat.

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