How often to shower and how??

kshama2001

CassidyScaglione wrote: »

don't use such hot water when you shower, don't shampoo every time you shower, don't use soap every time you shower... these are the things that are trying out your hair and skin, not the actual water itself...

Ya, I shower multiple times per day during gardening season, but only shampoo when my hair needs it, which for me is every other day. I use a quart jug of Avalon Organics, Shampoo, Nourishing Lavender, 32 fl oz for bodywash as I love the pump and it's very gentle.

kshama2001

witcherkar wrote: »

jemhh wrote: »

witcherkar wrote: »

jemhh wrote: »

How do you have time to exercise enough to be shower worthy 5 or 6 times a day?

What do you mean?

I mean what exercise are you doing at what intensity and for how long? I may split my walking up throughout the day but I don't get sweaty or dirty enough each time to take a shower.

I walk for about ten minutes going about 4-5 mph. I'm drenched in sweat after and can't breathe. Can barely say one word.

I can walk for 75 minutes at 3 mph. Not sure how long I'd last at 4-5 mph.

bellabonbons

It would be of great benefit to you to see a mental health expert. There are obviously a number of deep rooted psychological issues that you are dealing with.

Orphia

"When Food Guilt is Ruining Your Life"

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10305332/when-food-guilt-is-ruining-your-life

Read. Relax.

EvgeniZyntx

witcherkar wrote: »

jemhh wrote: »

witcherkar wrote: »

jemhh wrote: »

How do you have time to exercise enough to be shower worthy 5 or 6 times a day?

What do you mean?

I mean what exercise are you doing at what intensity and for how long? I may split my walking up throughout the day but I don't get sweaty or dirty enough each time to take a shower.

I walk for about ten minutes going about 4-5 mph. I'm drenched in sweat after and can't breathe. Can barely say one word.

If you are finding that this effort is only sustainable for 4-5 minutes and you get to the point of not being able to breath then it might actually make sense to go slower. Especially if you are suffering from hidradenitis. You aren't going to be able to keep your skin flora down with wipes without creating a reaction to some of the products used in wipes. They aren't really intended to be used 6-7 times a day.

It is great that you are exercising but it sounds like you are taking it to the level of punishment. 20 minutes of medium fast walking (and enjoying the beauty outside) beats 5 minutes of all out effort, 5 of recovery and the times cleaning up.

Best of luck, you've gone through some really hard things that you never deserved and were not your fault. Take care of yourself.