Hi, Teresa. Tell your daughter that nutritionists do not recommend dropping below 1200 calories because it is difficult to get the proper nutrients below that number. Nine hundred calories is so stringent it is possible she's set herself up to fail. If she can stick to it and lose weight, she may end up putting more on when she starts eating more normally, which she will. Her metabolism and she will sacrifce muscle and it will be difficult to get the vitamins and minerals she needs as well.. The pills may stave off hunger but hunger is an important part of the equation. It's not necessary to starve oneself to lose weight. Diet pills are unnecessary and potentially dangerous. I would encourage her to use a reduced calorie diet and an exercise plan. Encourage her that it is that easy. Slow, steady weight lost, one to two pounds per week is the way to go. Do you think she would see a nutritionist? Tell you are worried she may harm herself and the best way to lose weight is to eat less and workout more, to build muscle and increase metabolism. And to be patient. It took time to put the weight on and it will take time to lose it but the tried and true combination of a healthy balanced diet and a regular exercise program will give her results she can keep and improve her health. Diet pills could do more damage than good. Good luck, Teresa. I hope she will listen to you and dump Dr. Perez, who obviously is out to make money and doesn't are if she harms a young unhappy woman in the process. Talk to her about why she overeats and just love and encourage her and hopefully she will come around.
Bobbi
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