Can We SHRINK Our actual Stomach?

[T.T.]

In wellness circles and casual conversations alike, you've probably encountered the claim: "Eat less, and your stomach will shrink." It sounds intuitive and almost scientifically grounded. After all, if you inflate a balloon repeatedly, won't it eventually stretch and demand even more air to feel full? Well, our stomachs aren't balloons, and this metaphor may not be apt, as we explain further in the article.

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[♣Emerald♣]

Contrary to popular belief, the adult human stomach does NOT permanently shrink or expand based on eating habits alone. Its muscular elasticity allows it to expand when you consume food and contract once it moves to the intestines for further digestion.

Males perfect sense, Joy - interesting article

[spice]

How we all wish there were more simple solutions to complex issues like weight management, and the notion that one can simply "shrink" their stomach has an alluring simplicity. However, the reality is that our stomach size is relatively fixed and unyielding to diets or fasting. What is within our control, however, is the ability to manage our appetite through various lifestyle adjustments.

Ah but don't you know it can be done. All you have to do is photoshop yourself like they do in those before and after images.
Seriously though. It takes a long time to get "fat" if you will so to think you can magically shrink your stomach in a short period of time is unrealistic. And you still need to exercise.

[T.T.]

Emerald thank you.

Spice like the photoshop one and agree you definitely need exercise.

Thank you for your replies.

[ZandraJoi]

A weird misconception that's been out there. Sometimes we may have bloat that we may think of as our stomach but it's actually excess gas.

[Steve]

If I weren't so old and already knew everything, this would surprise me.

Seriously, interesting article T.T..