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i am a recovering anorexic and i am having a very tough time with feeling and looking bloated.  i own and operate a fitness studio.  at times, i feel like cancelling my clients so that i can be alone while feeling bloated.  i have done a ton of research, am working with a nutritionist and dietitian, but still am not understanding the belly bloat.  is it from protein deficiency, or is it something that will stay the same?  please let me know.  i don't mind putting on some pounds, but do mind feeling and looking like the only place that is changing is my stomach.  thank you for your time and energy!

Hey, This is my first attemp at this blogging thing.  I am trying to recover from bulimia and not doing well.