Comments on: The Patriarchy Is To Blame For My Stomach Issues

By: Kristi

Kristi — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:49:43 +0000

I came over here from Jessica G’s post last night and found this one as well, I was wondering if you had solved your GI issues. Looks like not. I also had those and I’ve found it’s all my diet. Went on a clear liquid diet for a few days and then moved on to veggies, rice, and fish…. and that’s about all I can tolerate. Oh, and cookies, thank god. Basically everything bothers me, soy, diary, onions, garlic, crazy stuff. Sucks. But I’m also not bleeding and having an upset tummy every day. Just a thought You may have already covered this in past blogs, I just haven’t seen them!

By: Leah @Bookieboo

Leah @Bookieboo — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:09:36 +0000

I do the same thing, but I got tummy issues myself. And my mom has the same diagnosis you have. My only real relief is exercise. The high intensity stuff like Tae Bo or running, makes me better for hours…but I’m still sucking my gut in bc I think I’ve just been doing it my entire life.

By: jerilyn

jerilyn — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:22:49 +0000

Aw man, feel better! I too struggle with gastro issues – (and sucking in of the gut) – found that if I don’t eat soy products it is much better, maybe give it a try – soy really is hard to digest, hope this could possible help?

By: Jack

Jack — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:47:40 +0000

It is all about the six pack abs.

By: Kent J

Kent J — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:51:15 +0000

I thought this was a liberal web site… isnt it then George Bush’s fault?
He will be blamed for things for at least 20 more years… well after 0bama has driven the country into the mud.

By: Hollie

Hollie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:54:45 +0000

I have gastro issues and if I could solve them by simply not sucking in my gut I would pay you a million bucks….but alas they remain.

but I do agree we do have to look at why we suck in the gut, yeah it is for good posture but more so I can fit into them jeans and look hot.

By: Michael @badassdadblog

Michael @badassdadblog — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:31:17 +0000

Uh, sorry, no.

Increased abdominal pressure actually IMPROVES digestion, not the opposite. Also, those muscles holding in your organs are part of what’s keeping you upright. Let your gut hang out and start counting the minutes till back pain sets in since you’ll be shifting the burden to your low back.

I’m all for letting go of unrealistic body image expectations, but letting your gut hang out isn’t going to solve anything. Plus, you won’t look at hot.

By: Louis Gray

Louis Gray — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:18:10 +0000

Is the patriarchy why I also suck my stomach in and worry about how my gut looks when wearing a seatbelt? It’s probably because I eat poorly and don’t exercise. No problems yet…

By: Skyle

Skyle — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:37:45 +0000

This is a lightbulb moment, and it really does make So. Much. Sense.

It all comes down to breathing right? “In and out…don’t forget to breathe!”…My grandmother always yelled at me.

By: GreenInOC

GreenInOC — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:17:05 +0000

I did it, I pushed my gut all the way out.

My computer fell off my lap.

I too blame the Patriarchy and specifically Glenn Beck because it can’t possibly be the cheesecake and the nachos and I really can’t stand Glenn!