Chapter 10: Laxatives & Colon Cleansers
Laxatives and colon cleansers deserve special mention in this quick weight loss
guide. While they can be useful for the loss of water weight, their potentially
harmful effects make them a bad choice for a long-term weight loss solution.
It’s true that the contents of your stomach and bowels can add a couple of
pounds. If you don’t get enough fiber or water in your diet, you could become
painfully constipated and bloated. It’s healthier to address the root cause of these
conditions (in this case, dehydration and insufficient fiber) than to routinely use
laxatives to force a bowel movement.
Colon cleansers are just laxatives with a fancy name. The makers of these
products would have you believe that the human colon is incapable of keeping
itself clean. In reality, the human body is remarkably efficient at ridding itself of
waste as long as you eat right and drink enough water.
Laxatives and colon cleansers can actually make you gain weight by causing
your body to retain fluids due to dehydration. You can also become physically
dependent on these substances. Our digestive system keeps itself in good
working order by contracting and passing solid waste. If you use laxatives too
frequently, the digestive system won’t work as hard, leading to a loss of muscle
tone.
In addition, many colon cleansing products are quite expensive. You would be
better off saving your money and increasing your intake of water and fiber.
Laxatives should only be used on rare occasions when you’re in pain and need
fast relief.
Chapter 11: Put a Stop to Emotional Eating
Emotional eating is more common than you might think, but it makes sense.
Think back to your memories of childhood, times when you felt happy, secure,
and cared for. Chances are, those memories involve food.
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