This is my second full week of Huel
However I am only having huel for breakfast
My stomach seems to always hurt/cramp every few hours
There is a lot of flatulence which smells terrible and Iāve never had an unbearable smell of flatulence(I understand usually they do smell but since huel itās literally disgusting - sorry for being impolite)
My bowel movements are once every day but itās not a normal one well itās a little more softer but now when I have to go I have to go
Iām really struggling with this part of huel and not sure what to do
Like Iāve just woken up and I have a stomach ache this is usually the case every single day and the stomach ache happens throughout the day random times
sorry for such an open post but just wondering if anyone else is or has been on the same boat
I saw the title of your post and was like, āYes! Someone is having the same problems as meā (as bad as that sounds )
But no, honestly, Iāve been having Huel for lunch everyday with a normal meal for my dinner and I just have the worst bloating ever.
Iām actually jealous that youāve been to the toilet!
I hope things get better for you. Iām seriously contemplating whether to just give up or not
I think Iām going to go on a huel break and see if things go back to normal
Iāll be returning the unopened bag of huel in hope they take it back and the other bag Iāll keep or give to two of my colleague who are also taking huel and have had no issues
Itās constantly giving me stomach pain and feeling like I need to go to the loo
Iāve never had an issue with IBS so didnāt think this would be an issue
Nothing major has changed in my diet except huel for breakfast so a little concerned what could be happening
I hope things are better for you both with huel - keep writing it will be nice to know how you guys are getting on and hopefully better experience than me!
Donāt know if this is of any use (and if youāre in pain then you know your own body, listen to it), but it took me about 3 or 4 weeks to fully adjust to Huel. Iāve always been on 1-2 shakes a day and an evening meal, and the bloating and gas was real. But it all just kind of settled over time. When Iāve dieted before, or started really properly running, or started drinking milk again after a long diet, or switched from winter food (carbs) to summer food (salads), Iāve had this too. I think most people donāt have enough fibre in their diet, and Huel suddenly gives you a lot of high quality fibre of a couple types. Also itās a lot more liquid. Also itās just new. The first time I started running and switched to salads and smoothies I was having the worst cramps and even went to my doctor (didnāt think it was related to food it was so bad) and he was, like, āthis happens every Summer when people start eating vegetables and meat - dietry change can give you all sorts of symptoms.ā So, yeah, listen to your body - if you feel weak, dizzy, overly tired, or in pain that is acute or doesnāt subside, then stop (this applies to all things!). But if youāre just bloated and gassy youāll get there I reckon! (and, for me, itās been totally worth it. Now thereās nothing like any of this, Huel is just really convenient and healthy food. Switching to UU and flavouring it myself helped too).
I mean worst case scenario if I canāt carry on I have colleagues which are also huel-ing so I could pass the powder on to them.
I just donāt know if this time will pass with random stomach pain/cramps
Im generally not having huel to lose weight for me itās just an added supplement if you like but for breakfast. So I donāt know if itās other foods interfering with huel which is confusing the gut/stomach.
But I will see it through for another two weeks and see what happens
Huel is not some kind of drug. Youāre not taking Huel, youāre consuming it, drinking it, eating it.
Out of interest, what mixture have you been using? When I was making Huel too thick Iād experience similar to what you describe. I started having 2 x 3 scoop shakes in the morning instead of 1 x 4 scoop shakes and the issue went away a little bit. I do however still get a āblow outā once a week where Iāll get agonising stomach pains and my body will āevacuateā gloopy, Huel like stool. (sorry, grossā¦).
As of last week Iāve gone back to normal food with plenty of milk, chicken and veggies and am finding it a lot better. Iām very grateful to Huel as itās highlighted to me a lot of nutritional issues with previous diets, but Iām really not sure human bodies are designed to cope with this slurry being poured down them 3 x a day
Iām having two scoops with soya coconut milk but only for breakfast
I then tried two scoops with just water but only for breakfast
Still same issues to be honest. As Iām replying to your post Iāve got a stomach ache and the feeling that I need to go release my bowels but Iāve already done so.
I ended up having to take Dulcolax on Sunday because nothing was happening. I havenāt had any more Huel since Friday and my body still doesnāt feel great.
I just feel like itās completely thrown me. My body feels sluggish and full. Not attractive at all.
Itās a shame because I enjoy the shakes and itās so convenient for lunch but I just donāt know what to do.
The symptoms you describe are common for most people who eat any wheat products. I started with huel and after 2 weeks did an entire month just on huel and no other foods as an experiment.
I use the GLUTEN free huel and the most amazing thing was my existing bloated stomach and IBS was curedā¦
I now only use Huel for breakfast but still avoid any other wheat prodcuts in my diet no more IBS.
I didnāt get on with normal Huel and had the same issue , I get on MUCH better with Gluten free Huel despite me not having any issues normally with gluten so not sure why but the switch worked for me
BTW, the forum is full of feedback just like this. So youāre definitely not alone.
Usually it goes away after an adjustment period, sometimes - no.
I hope it gets better for you.
Iām a new-ish Huel user, Iām at the end of my 4th bag 2nd order and ~5th week. I normally have an extremely fragile gutā¦ Iāve played around with a few things and have gotten to a good place where my system is in sync with the inclusion of Huel my diet. I find Huel is more disruptive when taken by itself, in large qty (more than 3 scoop servings) and without an almost equal qty of water.
It takes some adjustments, but can be done stomach disruption free.
I use the GLUTEN free huel and the most amazing thing was my existing bloated stomach and IBS was cured.
I have UC, and the gluten free Huel has made a hug improvement in bowel function and bloating. I poop normally (I know), and the six months pregnant stomach has all but disappeared.
Iāve lost regular gym routine due to work pressures, but i was beginning to see the vaguest, vaguest outline of abs.
Iām the opposite end, and always found dinner just too much food for the day. I replaced it with huel, and always feel almost completely satiated except for my sweet tooth sometimes getting the better of me.
I hope to agree with you (first day), and I read the forums A LOT for tips before I started, so that I am as fully prepared as possible. I usually have alternating IBS-D and IBS-C which I diet control as much as possible.
Iām wondering if the stomach pains and bloating many people have described are actually wind and if it may correlate to the speed at which it is consumed and/or the amount of air which is consumed in the āmouthfulā? Just a thoughtā¦
So far, from what I have read, considered and made an informed decision about, the issues are not so much the product, rather, I think it may be complications related to āhowā the product is used/consumedā¦?
Peppermint,Fennel tea or plain hot water are excellent remedies āfor meā to relieve gas, bloating, wind pain, gas cramps. I also take microbiotic capsules daily. Of course, every one is different and not everyone is partial to herbal teas. I think it is down to each individual taking the time to consider what could work for them.
sorry for such an open post but just wondering if anyone else is or has been on the same boat
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