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Feeding tube diet

Came across this this morning and it makes me feel pretty sick. No matter how bad I want to lose weight, I'm almost positive I could never stick a feeding tube up my nose. Why do people do these crazy things!! 
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Re: Feeding tube diet

  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_feeding-tube-diet?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:238Discussion:085a9050-0dfe-4cad-a567-a3a560c723b7Post:50770c91-fd60-4592-8e97-38458b48a681">Re: Feeding tube diet</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Feeding tube diet : I'm  so  glad you ladies are seeing this for what it is: A scam for fast weight loss that won't last past the honeymoon.  In the hospital we use tube feeding for those who CANNOT eat. It's not glamorous, and my goal as a nutritionist is to get people back to eating normal ASAP. Here's the response I wrote to this:  <a href="http://carlenesfigments.wordpress.com/2012/04/16/losing-weight-for-the-wedding-with-a-feeding-tube/" rel="nofollow">http://carlenesfigments.wordpress.com/2012/04/16/losing-weight-for-the-wedding-with-a-feeding-tube/</a> Remember, your fiance proposed to you because of how you are right now. A proposal is not a weight loss stipulation. 
    Posted by CH11[/QUOTE]

    CH11 - I love what you wrote at the bottom of your note. It is so true! Engagement / Wedding should not be used as a diet tool. I know that women want to look gorgeous on their wedding day and yes, fine, maybe use the wedding as a kick-off to weightloss but don't use it as an excuse to crash diet and starve yourself for one day. In the end, your fiance proposed to you because he / she loves YOU! Not your weight, not your hair color, but you - your personality, your whole self. If you are unhappy with your body then make a life change. Change your life for the better (healthy eating and exercising) for the long haul and because you want to be here for a long time. Not so you can wear a size 4 wedding dress. It's sad to hear about all of the crazy things brides are doing to try and look their best. Again, really love the emphasis that you put on the last line of your post!
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  • If I was this woman's fiance, I would tell her I wouldn't marry her if she went on a feeding tube diet. I mean, really?! What insanity! I'm sticking with Weight Watchers. Slow and steady wins the race!
  • Well, all I can say that this poor girl must have such low self esteem to do this to her health!  For better or worse.....
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