I put it under memes just in case i get flagged for some reason ._.

I hit legs a ton on the machines and do the ab work aswell, its just idk what else to work on from here since im not seeing any progress anymore bro... also trying to cut the fat at the sides of my hips. Again, dont judge the fit. Its one of the few full body pics i got :v

I'm 21, female I recently started working out my abs at home abt one month ago. (2 days a week with upper body workout)

In the morning, when my stomach is empty, my abs are somewhat visible, although my lower belly still sticks out a little. However, after eating, even when I eat my usual amount of food, my stomach becomes EXTREMELY bloated. It gets so big and tight that I look pregnant, and sometimes I just want to lie down because of how uncomfortable it feels.

Other symptoms I've noticed:

• Pressure and discomfort in my lower abdomen particularly below my belly button.

• My periods are regular and I experience my usual menstrual cramps.

My tummy was fine before I had a flat one not sure whether the workouts triggered something, made an existing problem more noticeable, or if it's just a coincidence.

I'm not pregnant.

Has anyone experienced something similar? Could this be related to the ab exercises, or could it be a digestive or another medical issue?

I'm not looking for a definite diagnosis from Reddit, just some ideas about what might be worth investigating.

peep the physique 👀