IBS is a condition that impacts your gastrointestinal system, causing pain and bowel symptoms like constipation or diarrhea.
For some, IBS symptoms can limit the physical activities that could build a healthy, lean body.
Diet advice you see for the general population don’t always work for people coping with IBS.
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Adopting alow-FODMAP dietmay help you make healthy food choices and keep your symptoms at bay.
Though it is a restrictive diet, there are still plenty of options to eat well.
Avoiding exercise:Exercise is important for building muscle and lean body mass and burning calories.
Disruptive IBS symptoms can make it difficult to exercise.
Talk to your healthcare provider about how you could incorporate exercise into your daily life.
Different food choices and exercise can help reduce bloating.
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IBS can make weight loss and weight gain more challenging.
Many of the recommendations you see for people without IBS are harder to apply to your situation.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.Symptoms & causes of irritable bowel syndrome.
Anxiety & Depression Association of America.Overcoming irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Managing Overweight and Obesity in AdultsNational Institute of Health.
