What you never knew about this body phenomenon may help you never pig out again

Nine months?

Here’s what to expect when expecting…post-binge.

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Obesity 101, folks.

Or is it soft and bulging at the sides, inflating the stomach padding around your waist?

While the majority of food babies are gas-related, it’s not always a result of overeating.

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You may begin to experience cramping, signaling that you’ve overdone it and your body needs relief fast.

“It usually goes away or becomes manageable,” he says.

He also encourages taking a cue from the guys and letting out a belch.

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“A burp is just a bunch of gas that you’ve swallowed while eating or drinking.

And-for once-you do have a good excuse to skip your activity.

If you’re going to do anything physical, make it a stroll.

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Whatever you do, don’t lay down right after you get up from the table.

Stay sitting upright for at least half an hour to aid digestion, Hudesman recommends.

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Usually by the next morning everything you ate will have made its way through to your colon.

At that point, you’re good to nosh again.

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