Why Do I Look Fatter Right After Eating? The Bloating Effect Explained
                                
                                
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                                According to the Cleveland Clinic, between 10% and 25% of otherwise healthy people complain of occasional abdominal bloating. If you find yourself wondering, 'why do I look fatter right after eating?', the sensation is a common, temporary result of physiological processes, not permanent weight gain.