Using laxatives to help with weight loss

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16 years ago 11/10/2007 11:22pm EST

I'm trying to lose weight and have been eating healthy most of time. However, once in a while I'll totally blow it and eat a way too much. I was wondering if taking a laxative or two after overeating would help me get rid of some of the food before it's absorbed. Yeah, I know this isn't healthy, but it would only be for a short period of time and I'd probably only do it once a week at the most.

Is this okay? BTW, I'm a guy, so don't think this is some crazy anorexic girl or something. (sorry girls, but you do have a higher tendency to be crazy and anorexic).

16 years ago 11/10/2007 11:31pm EST

re: serious question

the time spent on the throne could be spent running. Is this serious?

16 years ago 11/10/2007 11:41pm EST

re: serious question

serious question wrote:
I'm trying to lose weight and have been eating healthy most of time. However, once in a while I'll totally blow it and eat a way too much. I was wondering if taking a laxative or two after overeating would help me get rid of some of the food before it's absorbed. Yeah, I know this isn't healthy, but it would only be for a short period of time and I'd probably only do it once a week at the most.
Is this okay? BTW, I'm a guy, so don't think this is some crazy anorexic girl or something. (sorry girls, but you do have a higher tendency to be crazy and anorexic).

That's SO 1970s. What you need to do is wash your meals down with syrun of ipecac so you can puke them up all night long. Or just use your finger, like I do.

16 years ago 11/10/2007 11:42pm EST

re: Towson exile

Yes I'm serious. No I don't count calories. No I don't puke myself or have any plans to. I think you guys are overreacting a bit, but whatever.

16 years ago 11/10/2007 11:48pm EST

re: serious question

Yes it's bad idea. Just eat more salads, fruit, vegetables, etc. You'll get the same effect as the laxative (high fiber), plus you'll be eating healthier. Foods high in water content will fill you up without being as calorie dense as rice, pasta, etc.

Alan

16 years ago 11/11/2007 12:18am EST

re: Runningart2004

Drink a little can of prune juice. Go Natural.

16 years ago 11/11/2007 12:41am EST

re: serious question

To answer your question, laxatives will move the food through your system faster, but they don't limit the absorption of calories all that much... You might cause your body to absorp on the order of 50-100 fewer calories from the food that you've eaten, so really it's not an effective way to go.

16 years ago 11/11/2007 5:27am EST

re: Joe Blow

it's a ridiculous idea

16 years ago 11/11/2007 9:24pm EST

re: serious question

Take Google Ads' suggestion and check into Magnolia Creek Center for Eating Disorders near Birmingham AL.

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