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On the other hand, he says, bloat can ebb and flow. “Bloating is least in the morning when you wake up because you’ve had time to clear or absorb it,” he explains, adding that the bloating

is worse in the late afternoon after you’ve had a meal or two. "The more you eat during the day, the more gas builds up in your intestine, the more your stomach will stick out."

“You can grab belly fat with your hand,” says Arévalo Valencia, whereas bloat can happen suddenly, after a meal, especially one that includes dairy products, artificial sweeteners or other

common foods that can cause belly bloating. Belly fat tends to accumulate gradually, after a perfect storm of factors – age, stress, hormone flux — coincide. Bloat may be short-term,

triggered by food, drinks or disease. In addition, several common medications can cause bloating. Still not sure if you have bloat or abdominal fat? Wrap a measuring tape around your waist.

Women over 35 inches or men over 40 inches are likely overweight. 7 WAYS TO FIGHT BLOATING AND BELLY FAT Addressing either — or both — of these problems is critical to feeling your best. It

is challenging, but not impossible, to lose weight after age 50. To help manage bloat and lose weight, use all the tools at your disposal, suggests Arévalo Valencia. Consider trying these

strategies and often-overlooked resources. 1. TRY A FOOD JOURNAL OR DIARY To investigate bloat causes, consider using a food diary or free digital app diet trackers such as Cara Care, Symple

Symptom Tracker or Low FODMAP Diet A to Z. Tracking and noting symptoms can help you identify the beverages, sweeteners or ingredients that commonly trigger bloating symptoms.  According to

Arévalo Valencia, if you want to lose weight, the same tool can help you give your diet a reality check — as well as recognize how many times a week you're eating outside your home.

When people eat out, she explains, they tend to think a meal is healthier than it actually is, because they don’t know what’s really in the food. She tells clients to notice what they’re

eating and to be mindful about how foods are seasoned, as well as how much fat, salt and sugar they contain. 2. GET MOVING Physical activity is another double duty solution for bloat both

and belly fat. Besides burning calories, moving around will get your digestive tract moving, build muscle and preserve bone density.  Cardio exercise, such as walking or running, helps

deflate bloat and burn calories, while resistance or strength training is key for reducing body fat and maintaining muscle as you age.