Why is laxatives and diurectics a dangerous way to lose weight?

Answer 1

You will lose weight. You will also loose far too much fluid too quickly, too much electrolyte, and too much basic nutrition that your body did not have time to absorb from your intestinal tract. You will make yourself very ill if you persist with it.

Answer 2

I was a Psychiatric Nurse for many years & have nursed people with eating disorders.Laxatives & Diruretics unless prescribed by a Doctor can be dangerous.You can damage the natural action of the bowel & other damage may occur.In any case use of thes drugs only give you a shortlived weight loss.The best way is through a calorie controlled diet & exercise.I Lost 3 stone with the Rose Conley plan.Good Luck.

Answer 3

These are very unhealthy behaviours, and can be VERY dangerous. They can lead to serious medical problems, and even death. It is also important to note that some of these behaviours are not very effective in actually getting rid of calories.

This section has information about a few of these behaviours and how they affect a person’s health. It also has information about another dangerous behaviour associated with eating disorders – visiting pro-anorexia or pro-bulimia websites.

1. Dieting & Diet Pills Dieting is a strong risk factor for developing an eating disorder. It is becoming more common, especially among young girls. We hear more and more about the dangers of being overweight or obese. We see images all around us that seem to say “to be beautiful and happy, you must also be thin.” All of this makes many of us feel like we need to lose weight. We know that happy and successful people come in many different shapes and sizes. But everywhere we look, we see ads encouraging us to lose weight, and tips on how to do it. People are more likely to diet when they are unhappy with their bodies, believe they are overweight, or have low self-esteem.

There is a big difference between dieting and eating healthy. Healthy eating is about taking care of your body, giving it the energy that it needs, as well as listening to our taste buds and being able to enjoy food. Dieting is about losing pounds and looking thin. People who diet are more likely to become obsessed with food. They may also be irritable and angry or depressed, and constantly feel tired. Dieters are at risk for a number of health problems. They often don’t eat enough different kinds of food and so they miss some of the nutrients they need. This is an especially big problem in children and teens because it can affect how they grow and develop. It can also weaken bones and lead to osteoporosis (weak or brittle bones). Girls who diet sometimes stop having their menstrual period.

Dieting often doesn’t help you to lose weight. In fact, research shows that people who are chronically trying to diet often end up overeating. Their overeating may be triggered by feeling sad or anxious, seeing or thinking about food, or believing that weight gain has occurred. There is now research that shows dieters may lose weight at first, but, in the long run, can actually gain weight. This is especially true among children and teens.

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Answer 4

Because the weight you lose from them are water