Ananya Reddy Ananya Reddy Asked 9 months ago

Does vomiting help weight loss?

Losing weight has been really tough for me lately. I saw some things online about people vomiting to try and reduce calories. Is this something that actually helps with weight loss or is it harmful?

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Deepak Joshi Deepak Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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I was looking this up online because a friend mentioned it, and honestly, it sounds super dangerous. From what I read, it doesn't even stop calorie absorption properly and just messes up your metabolism. It is definitely not a safe shortcut for getting fit.

Meera Vasudevan Meera Vasudevan Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

This is a serious medical concern and you should consult a doctor or a clinical nutritionist at a proper hospital. Vomiting on purpose to lose weight is a sign of an eating disorder and can lead to severe heart and kidney complications. Please get professional help to guide you on safe weight management.

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Pranav Patel Pranav Patel Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Healthy weight loss comes from mindful eating, portion control, and a balanced vegetarian diet rich in fiber. Forcing vomit is extremely harmful and deprives your body of essential nutrients like potassium and sodium. Please focus on clean home-cooked meals and basic exercise instead of this.

Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I am a bit scared to ask, but does doing this cause permanent damage to our stomach and throat? I have heard it can make your hair fall out too. Is it always better to just stick to normal diets?

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Absolutely not, let's be real here. Vomiting for weight loss is a myth and incredibly destructive for your body. It destroys your teeth, ruins your gut health, and will make you look sick rather than fit. Go to a gym, eat clean, and stay away from these dangerous shortcuts.

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