can laxatives help weight loss?

how many were you taking per day

don't worry, i have been there. and finally i am learning to love my body, chubby and all and now that i have got to that point i find i am actually loosing weight after years of failed attempts. i think it is that i have finally realised that i am not meant to look like anyone else i am meant to look like me, so now I'm not trying to loose weight to make my self look like my skinny friends or sister, i am just trying to make myself a better me, a slightly slimmer more toned me. Also don't worry about your weight, weight depends on a whole load of factors not just fat so it is better to be in proportion. i read in a random anthropology journal that the most attractive women, whatever race, era or age have pretty much the same hip to waist ratio of 0.7 so that is what i am aiming for (apparently Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn both had this ratio, which shows it isn't about size it is about proportions). basically i would say step one do something active, that doesn't mean jogging, i hate jogging, after a 20 minuet jog i feel like i might kill someone, and probably end up eating my way through the misery, find something that you actually enjoy, like dancing or swimming work for me, don't think of this as a way to loose weight, think of it as something fun that you like doing which makes you a little healthier, sport is so good for you and will help you loose weight and get toned but the truth is without changing your diet you won't loose any weight. second i would keep a food diary, sound really lame i know (and it is) but one it will make you aware of how much and what you eat and also having that extra moment where you write it down may make you reconsider eating some things, but write down everything, every biscuit every little snack as this is what will probably shop you the most. no you can assess what you eat and probably make some useful changes yourself. if not then talk to a doctor about loosing weight effectively. but do not do anything stupid, taking laxatives to loose weight or other harsh methods may make you quickly drop a few pounds but weight lost quickly will almost certainly return faster and stuff like that messes up your insides which you may not see now but in thirty years time you will. wow i have really gone on a bit but your message just so reminded me of myself. basically just try to be the best you you can, not someone else. and as dorky as this sound being happy ahd healthy really is the most attractive look. i spend most of my time with guys because of my degree and they comment on girls looking 'scary' or 'gross' because of being too thin a hell of a lot more often that they notice a girl who is over weight. And a girl with clear frsh skin shiny hair and a smile will always be attractive even with or without a few pounds. This is from the older wiser me, but I also know that you have to learn this your self, just like your mum telling you, you are beautiful, its very nice but you have to feel it yourself. So from the 16 year old me to you. The two diets that have actually worked for me, remembering that different things work for different people, are weight watchers, (if it seems pricy drop the meetings after a few weeks and continue on your own although the group mentality is a big part of it) just remember to always be honest, it is only you who will loose out by cheating it because it wont work, and the other one is the Dukan diet, which is a bit harsher and I would recommend actually buying the book and following it exactly, and do everything he says to keep healthy, such as drinking loads of water etc. Remember Healthy and happy should be your aims above all else. Good Luck, don’t worry you will grow into yourself, everyone peaks at different times!

try juicing green vegies - kale, cucumber, parsley - with beetroot and carrot every morning and night instead of your meals. Then have a super healthy lunch meal eg steamed vegies with fish or salad with lentils. Lots of water 30ml per every kg you weight. 2 cups of herbal tea - the heat inceases your metabolism. a few almonds if u r hungry can curb the appetite. control stress through beach or park walks. good luck. go for healthy food not fads.

I weigh 206 and I'm sixteen.

how long did that take??? it seems like people would notice if you lost that much in such a short amount of time....is she ok?

i think you need to drink a bunch of water too . I do all kinds of strange diet things . It hurts your belly at first but you get used to it. Ofcourse its bad for you so just listen to your body. I find it easier than barfing and not eating makes me super dizzy.

that is a lot sorry. im not an expert but i diet and lose weigh in the most "unhealthy" ways possible. Exersizing sucks but i think even if you loose weight you will need to tone. Exersizing is exausting at first but just do a bit of crunches or watever and you will eventually build up to being able to doing more without the discomfort .

Hi Everyone,

 

I am 25 years old and I had a baby about 9 months ago.  I still have ten pounds to lose to get back to my pre-pregancy weight.  I run, diet, and still cannot really get these extra pounds off.  Some weeks the scale says I am 5 pounds lighter, but after eating normally I gain it all back.  How do I get these extra pounds off?!  Help!  

if u use or take a calium pill or all ur other vitamin pills wil that help?

Laxative can be used in a safe way on the occasion you cheat of your diet,, but this means you have to be at least working out 3 times a week,, cardio,, strength training,,, teach your body to absorb the good calories to rebuild muscles,, the laxative will cleanse you of weekend damage and start a fresh week,,, again be healthy to stay healthy,,,, no exercise no results,,, no matter how many laxatives or pills you take,,,

Remember, muscle weighs more than fat,, if you are running your biggest muscles are building,,, if is the fat around the abdominal areas ,it's what you are eating that will get rid of the flabby appearance,,

To be honest, it does work but I don't think I could bear all the side effects it gave me. I can not control my bowel movement and I find it really inconvenient. In relation to losing weight, I find appetite suppressants like prescopodene to be very effective and pretty much practical for me. you can go ahead and give it a try at least for a month. You'll see. Thanks

In 1996, my Aunt had successfully lost weight and at 5'8" and 208 I was jealous. She told me about laxatives. I started by taking 3 a day before meals. They made me queasy so I didnt eat much. At times just a couple crackers, but most days nothing. I took no doze, or ephedra to keep my energy up. I drank diet soda. Six months later I weighed 150, ate nothing, was up to 40 to 40 laxatives a day and on too many of the efedra to give me the energy for 3 hours at the gym. I had also kicked my husband out of house when he told me he still didnt want to touch me due to my weight. I had weighed 135 when we met. In five more months I was at 105 lbs. I went in to work after dropping my 2 little ones off and did not feel well. I colapsed, and a co-worker called 911. My heart rate was extremely high, but my blood pressure dropped out. Out of the hospital I weighed 94 lbs. Now for the hard part. I could no longer tolerate food. My grandmother made me a broth that my stomach eventually tolerated. After 1 year, I could tolerate chicken broth, jello, some steamed veggies, but no meat and no dairy. One bite of birthday cake had me sick all day. After 4 years I could have a regular BM. I weighed between 120 and 130. More than wanted. Now I am 41. In the last 2 years I have made I to 165lbs. The crazy thing is that I am doing it again. This is a symptom of a disease. Get to the bottom of what is going on. Please. At this point, with poor health anyway, I will die with this. You don't have to.

Please look at the website for Dr Oz. Extreme abuse is possible. Even for extended lengths of time. This is an epidemic of sorts. They did a whole show devoted to this subject.

first off laxatives are for people like me....who have a littile trouble going to the bathroom for days which is unhealthy...you should only use laxatives of you have such problems or if you visit a docotor and he or she suggests you use them. its not for weight loss.