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Is it safe to restrict calories and take laxatives? am i doing anything to my body?
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Not at all safe.: Taking laxatives to loose weight is dangerous and doesn't work. Any weight lost is water weight, not fat. You may have an eating disorder and should seek help if you feel the compulsion to take laxative or bing eat.
Answered 1/1/2016
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