Some Unhealthy ways to Loose weight

[skysoldier]

Starvation

Why Losing Weight by Starvation is Unhealthy

The eating disorder anorexia nervosa is marked by self induced starvation diets by its sufferers.

Using starvation to lose weight the body becomes undernourished, not get enough calories to function properly. The body is also malnourished because it is deficient the essential nutrients to function properly.

Those who use starvation for weight loss, regain all of the weight and usually more when they resume normal eating habits.

Lack of energy is least serious consequences of starvation diets which can include a variety if illnesses as well as lowered immune system, weak bones, diminished mental capacity and even death.


Laxatives

Why Laxatives Unhealthy for Weight Loss

Improper use of laxatives can cause short and long term problems. Short term problems associated with laxative abuse include dehydration and hemorrhoids. Long term effects include intestinal paralysis, renal failure, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and even pancreatitis.


Purging

Why Purging is Unhealthy for Weight Loss

Purging can lead to many problems the least being malnutrition due to purging the essential nutrients obtained in the diet.

Purging can cause serious problems of the stomach and esophagus such as ulcers, tears and ruptures. It is rare, but chronic purging has been linked to esophageal adenocarcinoma which is an often deadly cancer.


Smoking

Why Smoking is Unhealthy for Weight Loss

Just in case you have been living in a cave, outer space, or under the ocean your whole life, cigarette smoking is the cause of 85% of lung cancer cases. Smoking has so many negative effects on the body, not limited to the heart and lungs making it pointless to list them.


Saunas & Sweat Suits

Why Using Sauna Suits is Considered Unhealthy Ways to Lose Weight

Saunas or sweat suits or both can cause problems which can be deadly. The least dangerous effect of dehydration and increased body temperature can become deadly if it gets out of control.

One extreme example of unhealthy ways to lose weight was a high school wrestler who used multiple unhealthy ways to lose weight in preparation for a wrestling meet.

The student athlete took the dangerous diet supplement ephedrine while he ran stadium steps in a sweat suit in order to make weight for the next day's competition.

He was found dead the next day. Even though he had been dead for over 8 hours, his body temperature was still over 100 degrees.


SOURCE: Askthetrainer.com

[cropoutdiabetes]

Here's my ...

I have a really good friend who just finished the "starvation diet," where she lost 78 lbs... After 9 months, she's eating ONE 300-500 calorie meal per day. She's "scared of food" (her words, not mine). She justified doing it by saying "a doctor is monitoring me," etc. For the first 4 months, my husband (her pastor) and I would try to talk to her and ask how she was doing, etc. - we were VERY concerned about all of the changes (emotional/mental) we saw. She just dismissed us "you don't know...this is what I have to do, it's safe," etc.

We watched her go from being a normal, outgoing, sweet woman to someone who is paranoid about even being around food. During the diet, she had to take a diet pill - adapax or something - but it has several longterm side effects, the most prominent of which is heart damage. It's been difficult watching her change (although her body from the neck down is FABULOUS!) - her skin is sallow and her eyes are sunken, not to mention the obvious mental health problem she now has.

I talked to my doctor about this very diet about 2 months after she started - before I knew about the pills - and my doctor told me all about it. She said it was very dangerous and I should do Weight Watchers instead. So, that's what I've done. 7 months = 30 lb. loss for me and I've learned to make better choices and can eat with my family.

Thought I'd share my (somewhat) personal experience with the "starvation diet."

[Rosebush3]

I am curious, Skysoldier, why you would join a website with its main emphasis on Frugality and then only post 'cut and paste' posts regarding health? Yeah, I know there is a forum dedicated to health on this website, there are a lot of forums on here not specific to frugality. You really stand out as not posting in any other forum, not being part of the community. Why don't you come on over and share some of your stories, your insight, your thoughts with us on the other forums?

[pip]

Here's my ...

I have a really good friend who just finished the "starvation diet," where she lost 78 lbs... After 9 months, she's eating ONE 300-500 calorie meal per day. She's "scared of food" (her words, not mine). She justified doing it by saying "a doctor is monitoring me," etc. For the first 4 months, my husband (her pastor) and I would try to talk to her and ask how she was doing, etc. - we were VERY concerned about all of the changes (emotional/mental) we saw. She just dismissed us "you don't know...this is what I have to do, it's safe," etc.

We watched her go from being a normal, outgoing, sweet woman to someone who is paranoid about even being around food. During the diet, she had to take a diet pill - adapax or something - but it has several longterm side effects, the most prominent of which is heart damage. It's been difficult watching her change (although her body from the neck down is FABULOUS!) - her skin is sallow and her eyes are sunken, not to mention the obvious mental health problem she now has.

I talked to my doctor about this very diet about 2 months after she started - before I knew about the pills - and my doctor told me all about it. She said it was very dangerous and I should do Weight Watchers instead. So, that's what I've done. 7 months = 30 lb. loss for me and I've learned to make better choices and can eat with my family.

Thought I'd share my (somewhat) personal experience with the "starvation diet."

Strict dieting can often jumpstart an eating disorder. Sorry about your friend.