Could someone give me some advice on weight loss?

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by ILG

I lost about 20 pounds a couple years ago and have kept it off aside from the occasional 2-3 pound swing. Losing it was harder than keeping it off. I thought I was going to starve to death. LOL! My body was pathetic about it. I tried a few things until I just cut way back on portions and went to smoothies for lunch. Fruit smoothies are very good for you. I make mine with fruit, honey or maple syrup, almond milk, whey protein and a few other variable odds and ends. Mostly chocolate (cocoa) banana or strawberry banana.

I eat what I want when I want, only keeping the portions smaller. I do try to eat healthy foods.

That's good because you add the protein

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by Sasha

If you like chocolate, you can eat as many Ex-Lax bars as you want.

Actually that's not true. Eating a lot can kill you (loss of fluid)

[RandyWayne]

I had a pulled-pork Memphis BBQ sandwich from Burger King for lunch.

That's all I've had so far today.

[Sasha]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

Actually that's not true. Eating a lot can kill you (loss of fluid)

Then drink milk with your chocolate.

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by Sasha

Then drink milk with your chocolate.

Why misuse can lead to death
Although the problem is less serious for bulking agents such as Metamucil, misuse and abuse of laxatives can be damaging to your body. It causes numerous problems if misused, such as:
- Painful cramps
- Vomiting
- Increased constipation
- Dependence
- Lazy bowel syndrome, when your digestive system cannot produce a bowel movement without the aid of laxatives.
- Hemorrhoids
Misuse can easily turn into abuse and addiction, which leads to often fatal, irreversible consequences. These consequences are:
- Severe dehydration, which sometimes can lead to death.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ulcerated bowel
- Edema, where the body retains extra fluid because of the constant loss of fluid from laxative abuse. This can be sometimes painful.
- Bloody stool
- Unpleasant odor
- Fainting and dizziness
- Loss of vital minerals
- Muscle cramps and spasms
- Permanent inability to expel or control bowel stools. Some people must wear a diaper for the rest of his/her life because of this.
- Kidney damage
- Irregular heartbeat
- Severe electrolyte imbalance. This can cause instant death at any time, and was responsible for the death of Melissa Booth, a bulimic who died from a heart attack. The coroner contributes her death to her abuse of laxatives, along with her obsession with magazines.


http://voices.yahoo.com/laxative-abu...ou-671714.html

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

That's good because you add the protein

Are you referring to keeping blood sugar stable?

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

Why misuse can lead to death
Although the problem is less serious for bulking agents such as Metamucil, misuse and abuse of laxatives can be damaging to your body. It causes numerous problems if misused, such as:
- Painful cramps
- Vomiting
- Increased constipation
- Dependence
- Lazy bowel syndrome, when your digestive system cannot produce a bowel movement without the aid of laxatives.
- Hemorrhoids
Misuse can easily turn into abuse and addiction, which leads to often fatal, irreversible consequences. These consequences are:
- Severe dehydration, which sometimes can lead to death.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ulcerated bowel
- Edema, where the body retains extra fluid because of the constant loss of fluid from laxative abuse. This can be sometimes painful.
- Bloody stool
- Unpleasant odor
- Fainting and dizziness
- Loss of vital minerals
- Muscle cramps and spasms
- Permanent inability to expel or control bowel stools. Some people must wear a diaper for the rest of his/her life because of this.
- Kidney damage
- Irregular heartbeat
- Severe electrolyte imbalance. This can cause instant death at any time, and was responsible for the death of Melissa Booth, a bulimic who died from a heart attack. The coroner contributes her death to her abuse of laxatives, along with her obsession with magazines.


http://voices.yahoo.com/laxative-abu...ou-671714.html

I think she was trying to be funny, Prax.

[Sasha]

Originally Posted by ILG

I think she was trying to be funny, Prax.

He ruined my day by being so serious.

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by ILG

I think she was trying to be funny, Prax.

Ya, I'm glad I didn't give the advice I was going to give about binging and purging and how it always seemed to work for me.

[Dordrecht]

Go on a soup diet or just stop eating.