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Author Message littlemissunshine Yahoo User Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:37 pm    Post subject: laxatives and weight loss? I had to go on a liquid diet and drink a small bottle of laxatives for a medical procedure I was having done. I lost a few pounds over night because of this. I realize most of the weight lost was water weight-- since you often become dehydrated from laxatives.I was wondering if this was safe? I'm not planning on using laxatives regularly-- running to the bathroom every second is not my idea of fun. But is there a way to maintain the weight I am now since I've lost a few lbs from the laxatives/diet? Is there a safe way of doing this? I really don't want to gain it all back after one meal, which is what I'm assuming will happen.Suggestions?I think maybe I worded my question poorly. i *DON'T* want to use laxatives regularly. I used them once, am happy with the weight I am now, and want to maintain this. I know if you use them, as soon as you eat/drink again, you'll gain the weight back and I want to avoid that....I want to keep this weight in a HEALTHY manner. Back to top YoManFitty Yahoo User Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:39 pm    Post subject: no Back to top purplemonkey6662000 Yahoo User Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:40 pm    Post subject: well you said it's for a medical procedure, so why don't you ask you DOCTOR? Back to top FaZizzle Yahoo User Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:41 pm    Post subject: It's not safe at all. Honestly it's a terrible way to even maintain a weight - if you have to use laxatives to maintain a weight, you didn't lose it correctly in the first place. Laxatives make food go through your system SO quickly that nothing is absord, not even the nutrients your body needs.Don't resort to laxatives - eat properly. Exercise. Back to top onesockedwaterbottle[= Yahoo User Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:41 pm    Post subject: not safe stick with healthy food and regular exercise truusssstttt me!!! Back to top girl909e Yahoo User Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:41 pm    Post subject: don't even go there. have you heard of Bulimia? Bulimics use those when they are not purging. it is not safe what so ever. Back to top faithless 717 Yahoo User Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:41 pm    Post subject: I had a friend in high school who lost large amounts of weight using this method. But, now in order to have a bowel movement, his system requires laxatives. It's a shame. Back to top Mosie Yahoo User Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:41 pm    Post subject: As you say you are dehyrated so dont kid yourself that you have lost weight.If you want to lose some weight and keep it off...eat sensibly and regular exercise. Long term laxative intake can have serious implications! Back to top Sandylynn Yahoo User Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:42 pm    Post subject: No, this is not safe. You're using chemicals to alter the natural rhythm of your body. If you want to lose weight safely and effectively, go to this free website and check it out. It shows you sensible eating plans, exercises, and experts give you tips to lose weight in a healthy manner. Stay safe. Back to top akm Yahoo User Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:43 pm    Post subject: Laxative dieting is not good. Sure for a short term day or two you can lose the pounds, but if you do it consistently you will lose complete control of your bowel movements and cause serious internal organ damage. Stick to a 1200 calorie diet a day and you will lose weight, trust me. Good luck! Back to top Zeppy Yahoo User Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:43 pm    Post subject: i would not recommend this it is not safe,i dont care who the heck would tell you thisyou dont want the risk of bleeding thru your rectum,it happens.when u take to many laxitives to lose weightPersonal experiance!Listen eat sensible,and Get A L L I they have a website,they have fourms for questions okay?and they have a number as well,its safe it worked for me perfectly i was 200- i am now...using it for 1 year i am now. 134 and excersize is very important. Back to top •SØ®†åy• Yahoo User Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:43 pm    Post subject: Okay so it isn't really good for you to do that but what can do is eat healthy and exersise and have a defict of calories. So that say you eat like 2,000 calories a day well you would burn so many over that amount that you ate. This website explains it all pretty well I think and it has calculators to calculate various things like B.M.I. and calories and weight loss plans and staying healthy and fit plans etc. here it is..... http://www.caloriesperhour.com/ Back to top Kristy Lee Yahoo User Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:44 pm    Post subject: i really doubt that its safe... laxatives cause diarrhea, which causes dehydration... the first time you did it was under doctors orders... i dont think you should do it. i am trying to lose weight myself, after having two kids.. just cut out soda and sweets, and stay active. hope this helps! Back to top beautiful_disaster_s2 Yahoo User Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:44 pm    Post subject: eat alot of fruit and vegetables and excersize! Dont try and find the easy way out or the weight has a good chance of coming back very easily Back to top heather h Yahoo User Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:45 pm    Post subject: Actually no. This can be very dangerous to your body. I am sure that when they had you on this diet that you were not on it very long. The reason why it is so dangerous is because you need a certain amount of water in your body. Because it is not just 'water' that your body is excreting so quickly. It is also excreting the potassium and sodium in your body that your body needs to maintain something us professionals call homeostasis. Without the correct amounts of electrolytes in your body then your body is being deprived of the minerals it needs to function properly. Not only will you experience very adverse reactions to this, such as dehydration but you will end up being very sick in a very short amount of time. My best advice to you is continue having a normal diet without laxatives (a fluid diet also does not provide the body with the correct amounts for you to function probably as well) and excerzice. SO that you can have the firming properties that only excercize can provide!Hope that helps! Back to top

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