At breakfast your jeans fit comfortably. By the end of the afternoon meeting, the same waistband feels a size too small. It’s tempting to blame the sandwich. But think back to lunch: did you sit down to eat it, or finish it in six bites between calls with a can of something fizzy?
What your waistband can’t tell you
Bloating is a feeling of fullness or swelling. It isn’t a measurement of body fat or metabolic rate. Gas, swallowing air as you eat, and constipation are among the possible explanations. The time it happens is a useful clue, but it doesn’t establish the cause.
Try changing the lunch break first
Tomorrow, keep the sandwich you enjoy. Give yourself time to sit and chew. If a fizzy drink is a daily fixture, try still water instead and notice whether the afternoon feels different. Change one thing at a time: cutting several foods out at once makes it harder to tell what mattered.
A different kind of 3pm break
If you fancy something warm, SlimBoost pairs green tea and yerba maté with orange peel, ginger and cinnamon. The appeal is in the cup: citrus first, then a little spice. It contains caffeine. Brew according to the pouch and take it away from your desk while it’s still warm.
If bloating happens regularly or doesn’t go away, speak to your GP. The NHS guide to bloating explains when to get help. For a different after-lunch blend, read our guide to Detox tea.
