The phrase "bloated appearance" refers to someone or something that looks swollen or bigger than normal, often due to excess fluids or gas in the body. Full definition
Large amounts of salt in the diet can cause a bloated appearance. (theperfectpush.com)
Once clients cut back on salt, they lose that soft, bloated appearance and start to look more lean and defined — even if they havent made any other changes to their diet or workout routines.» (health.com)
Usually, if you don't alternate between high and low intake, your body lowers the capacity to burn fat and keeps more water, which gives you a bloated appearance. (fitnessandpower.com)