Laxatives and weight loss?

[Anonymous]

Ive been watching what I eat and working out every day for about 2 months now, and have lost 10 pounds. I have been plateaued for a bit and I plan to step up my workout to break this plateau. I only have 10 more pounds until I reach my goal.

However, I do notice that I um, go number 2 quite a bit less than I used to. I do consume fiber, and drink coffee, and even then I don't go as often as I would like. I know its up there, lol, and I want it out. I know that alone has got to be a couple pounds

So I have thought about taking a laxative for one day. I know I will not lose fat by doing this. I also know that dehydration is a risk- which is why I plan to make a couple pitchers of crystal light to replace the water I'm losing, and to take a multivitamin in addition.

I mainly want to use this as a cleanse and to get the excess waste out of me and to start fresh. I would like other opinions and to see it anyone else has done this before.

I do not intend on doing this regularly at all, I would do this as a ONE TIME DEAL ONLY.

[netace]

Firstly, lets lose weight the right way and eat proper amount of calories. You need to bump up your metabolism and you'll start losing weight fast. Also, do not eat sugar. Start drinking only water. Coffee is good black, without sugar, milks, OR creams.

Eat this way, and you'll be to your ideal weight in no time.

Morning, within one hour of getting up - Eat 300 - 400 calories

Snack - eat 100 - 200 calories - don't worry about carbs

Lunch - Eat 300 - 400 calories

Snack - eat 100 - 200 calories - don't worry about carbs

Dinner - Eat 300 - 400 calories

Snack - eat 100 - 200 calories - don't worry about carbs

Eat every 2 - 3 hours right up to 1 hr before bed. This is how my girlfriend ate and she lost 30 lbs in about 2 months. Major meals need to include lots of protein.

Try to eat on or about 1800 calories per day and exercise. Do not consume lots of fat and DO eat complex carbohydrates in combination of simple carbohydrates. Do not consume simple carbs' only.

If you want to poop more, simply up your fibre intake with lots of water and your body will regulate :) Do NOT rely on lax's unless you absolutely need them.

[Asker]

I eat 1200 calories per day, log all my calories and eat within all my limits. btw, its bad to cut out all sugar. I cut out added sugar where I could, but add in little bits of organic cereal bars, 1 tbs peanut butter in my oatmeal. I cut out all dairy except the nonfat plain yogurt I eat in the morning. I eat 4oz of protein per meal. I weigh all my food an log it.

1800 is wayyyyy too many calories for me. I'm only 5'1. I work out every day, but not enough to warrant 1800 calories

[Asker]

Thats how I lost the weight to begin with.

breakfast- 1oz oatmeal before cooked, 8oz nonfat plain yogurt, 6oz fruit

lunch- 4oz cooked protein, 6oz fruit, 6oz veggies

dinner- 4oz cooked protein, 8oz salad, 6oz veggies.

Then I upped my calorie intake to 1200 and added in brown rice, whole wheat bread without added sugar or HFCS. I added an organic cereal bar for snack. I log everything to make sure I meet all my nutrient needs.

I don't cut out all sugar, just added sugar where I can.

[netace]

Cool :)

Check out healthstatus.com. That'll give you tonnes of info. Check this link: https://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/dee This is your daily expenditure calculation.

Good luck with everything!! :)

[stercor]

The normal weight of poop is 9oz, 20% of that weight is intestinal bacteria.

2lb is a whole lot more than that.

I don't think you'd be doing yourself a favor because you'd be more likely to repeat it when push comes to shove.

Hey, though, give it a try and see what happens. With your precautions you should be fine.

[stercor]

I did a web search on 'Poop weight' for the numbers.

[Camilus]

Quit talking sh*t

[AishaClanClan]

Are you eating well? Is ur coffee made with water or milk? (milk with ur coffee won't give the same effect as with water, meaning it won't really make you go to the restroom) Also stressing out about weight and bowel movements can actually slow them down. A good alternative to coffee is drinking caffeinated Green tea, preferably hot, but cold works too. And if ur even "going number 2" once a day, its fine. But if not, and you don't see improvement, either check with a doctor or nurse or a friend who can ask one without having to pay if they would recommend a laxative in your situation. Check this link out, maybe it'll help. Goodluck on the rest of your weight loss girl!

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[Asker]

I actually drink my coffee straight black with no milk or sugar in it, I eat lots of veggies and protein. It could be that my body is using the bulk of my nutrients, but it just feels like there is some left in me, hahaha. I go like every other day or so, which I've heard is normal, but being regular isn't really what I wanna accomplish. I want to get it all out of me, and knowi ts all out, and then I would be fine with only going every other day, haha.

[AishaClanClan]

Well if you want to get it all out, I know of one laxative that'll "get er done" Saline Laxatives, its around an 8oz bottle of liquid, comes in flavors some times but just drink it asap because they taste kinda nasty. Those are the kind that are used to thoroughly clean out your system , and also before a colonoscopy. But be ready to spend a few hours on the toilet! Walgreens carries them, and don't use more than one because it'll make ur butt burn due to the salt lol.

[drummerdude27]

umm well I don't know about that but I know if you want to break a plateau. thermogenic fat burners work