Bloating after every meal isn’t normal Most men brush it off. “Just part of eating.” It isn’t. That heavy, swollen feeling after meals. It’s not just uncomfortable, it’s feedback. Your gut is waving a red flag 🚩 And it’s costing you more than comfort. It’s costing you energy. It’s costing you focus. It’s costing you confidence in the boardroom when you’re sat there shifting in your seat. It typically happens when... • Eating too fast → you swallow excess air • Low stomach acid → food ferments instead of breaking down • High FODMAP foods (garlic, onions, beans) → feed bacteria your gut struggles with • Ultra-processed foods → gums and additives irritate your gut lining 🤓 A 2014 study in the World Journal of Gastroenterology found poor enzyme activity and bacterial fermentation are the leading causes of chronic bloating. When digestion stalls, so does energy and focus. Think of your gut like business operations. If the machinery breaks down, bottlenecks build. Output drops. That’s bloating. 💡 Thrive365 Tip: • Slow down, chew each bite 20 times • Swap fizzy drinks for still filtered water • Add bitter greens (rocket, chicory, dandelion) before meals to naturally boost acid and enzymes Bloating isn’t normal. It’s your system asking for support. That's why I've put together the 2nd program in this group, Gut Optimisation. Who's doing it currently?

Most people think belly fat is only about calories in versus calories out. ​It’s not that simple. ​While diet and exercise are key, a major hidden factor is cortisol, your stress hormone. ​ 🤓 A 2018 study in Obesity found a strong correlation: people with chronically elevated cortisol tended to have a higher percentage of abdominal fat, even when other factors were similar. ​ Think of your body as a car factory. Stress is the chaotic production manager. When stress is high, the factory starts making errors and storing excess parts, specifically around the midsection, as a survival mechanism. ​💡Thrive Tip: Build a "stress-busting" habit into your day. This could be as simple as a 5-minute walk, a guided meditation, or just stepping away from your screen to take a few deep, slow breaths. These small resets signal to your body that it's safe to switch out of fat-storage mode. If stress is constantly high, I would recommend adding adaptogens to bring the body back into a state of balance (Homeostasis). If you would like a recommendation on an adaptogen blend I use with my high stress clients, comment 'ADAPTOGENS' below and I'll send you a link.

This is one of the few plant-based protein powders that ticks all the boxes. It's whole food ingredients Gluten free Dairy free Doesn't contain seed oils/emulsifiers/stabilisers or thickeners It's designed for athletes for a reason. Here is the link to those who want an added protein shake. Protein Shake https://www.rawsport.com/products/elite-repair-protein-powder Also, if you travel often, their meal replacements are also plant-based, make sure you get the low-carb (keto) version, which contains 40g of protein. I use these sometimes for breakfast or a quick lunch if I have back-to-back meetings. Thrive Tip: Use a blender, 250 ml of water, 6 ice cubes, frozen blueberries, a dash of cinnamon with the chocolate brownie flavour... It's gooooood!! Low Carb Meal Replacement Shake https://www.rawsport.com/products/raw-fuel-low-carb-meal-replacement

But this is an interesting perspective to understand Credit video @Barbara O'Neill