worried friend

[blondie337]

hi i would like some advice for my friend pls, not sure if this is the right forum but i caught my friend taking water retention tablets i questioned her and she broke down and says shes taking them to lose weight she saidshe lost 6 pounds in 1 week, and i knw thats not healthy and taking those pills are bad for your health, dnt knw how to get her off them or get help as she intrested, any advice pls?

[blondie337]

she is 22, she just got up set and angry, not really over weight just a healthy size, just dnt knw wht to do? i asked her how many she takes a day she said bout 12, thts bad. shes had problems but didnt think it affected her that much. how do u get some to get help? thanx

[mammo]

Let her know that the  6 pounds is as much weight as she will ever lose, it's just water, and she will regain it  as she starts hydrating herself.   But taking these can put her life at risk as they can also deplete your body of much needed nutrients like potassium, and electrolytes,  if this gets too low her heart will suffer. People with high BP often are given a diuretic with their BP medicine, but have regular blood tests done to ensure that they are not losing too much potassium.  If you can't get her to stop, tell her to eat a banana every day and drink orange juice or gatorade to replenish the electrolytes, but she will gain this water weight right back.  She has to want help, maybe she needs some therapy to help with this?  I had trouble losing weight until I ate what and how my daughter suggested. PM me and I can tell you how she can do it.  It's very simple, she will never be hungry, or crave foods, but what's great is she will be  getting all the nutritious foods everyday.  No pills involved.  Take care..