But while the concept is simple, the practice is not. In this high stress, fast-paced world many forgo exercise in order to spend time at the movies with their children or sitting on the sidelines watching their children play sports. Grabbing a hamburger at the local fast food restaurant has taken the place of sit down dinners, complete with vegetables and salad. It’s no wonder that obesity is at an all time high!
Some, in desperation, have turned to laxatives. Laxatives and weight loss are not synonymous. Laxatives and weight loss are not healthy or safe. The majority of weight that is lost when using laxatives is from fluid and the health dangers are significant. The use of laxatives in an attempt to lose weight is often abused. It seems to be common with people who have an eating disorder. After a laxative is ingested, the active ingredients target the cells of the large intestines. They irritate the cells and encourage the large intestines to empty, many times earlier than the body is ready.