Losing weight doesn’t change actual stomach size

Losing weight doesn't reduce stomach size: man in button down business shirt with hand on stomach

Q: Does my stomach actually shrink when I lose weight? A: Not exactly. But here’s why you might feel full. Our stomachs have a reflex called receptive relaxation: As food enters your stomach, the muscles relax and expand out to accommodate more volume. In fact, your stomach can expand up to five times its volume […]