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I'm sure it couldn't be any worse than eating out of a freshly scrubbed and disinfected toilet and we do that all the time. My sons wash up in the toilet, too. Their bathroom only has one sink after all! It reinforces their immune system. I'm sure the dishwasher couldn't be an issue either. I know it sometimes leaves…

IMHO, from my experience... Prednisone causes me to retain a lot of water. I notice my face looking puffy. The good news is that the water drops off VERY quickly once I stop the meds. The actual fat will just take time. I drink plenty of fluids. (It always makes me thirsty.) For some reason it seems to cause the body to…

I'd love it!

I drink cow's milk every day- skim only, and only 8oz. or so. I've always liked it. I have 3 kids and there was a time when the five of us went through 8-10 gals. a week. They were upset when I told them we were cutting back to 5 gallons. I have no osteoporosis, in part I think, to having plenty of calcium.

I'm sorry I've been so slow getting in touch. I've sent all of you friend requests for MFP and my email address. I hope you still want a buddy!

I also get sick from too much plain water. At the risk of angering the entire dieting community, I'm going to assert an alternate opinion on the need for 8 glasses a day. It is a myth. Now, don't hate me. Keep reading. Our bodies AVERAGE a loss of somewhere around 8-10 cups of fluid a day. Staying hydrated is a good thing.…

There are no guarantees. But, it is recommended everywhere I look. I have sleep apnea myself and I am hoping that it does.( I know that surgery of several kinds didn't work for me. ) More importantly, weight loss is good for all of us! Will it absolutely PREVENT heart disease, stroke, diabetes, et., etc., etc.? Again,…

I won't add more advice. You've received plenty of it here. I can feel your sadness. You are among friends here. Let us be our shoulder. I'd love to bey our friend!

Marigold, I see you've deactivated your account. If you change your mind and return, I'd love o e your friend.

I will send you a private message with my email address. When you are in the Striiv app, find the Friends+ icon at the bottom of the Home page. The Add Friends page will open. Enter my email in the search window at the top of the page. A button will appear saying "Invite". Click there. It should send me a friend…

Walking is a great exercise! You don't have to do anything else. Please don't be so hard on yourself. I am in a similar place as you. I was always "the last kid chosen". Never blamed them. I was pitiful! LOL But I was active. I skated, rode my bike, etc. I never needed to exercise in a focused way. Remember that it takes…

31 1/2 years here. We met on a blind date during the only three months (pre-marriage) when we lived in the same state! To this day he brings me breakfast in bed on Sunday morning and coffee each of the other days of the week. He does our laundry and the grocery shopping and even cooks our supper a couple of times a week.…

I live in Mississippi which has been named Fattest State for the past 6 years straight! About 35% of people here obese. Contrast that with the Healthiest State of Colorado which has 20.7%. I found these facts here:…

I can really sympathize! I have about 100 to lose and it is utterly daunting. Like you I see SO many options out there and I feel overwhelmed with making the right choices. Thinking about it as I read your thread, I realize that this is some of the same "stinking thinking" that got me where I am today. I had to do it…

Wow! Your story is very encouraging! I am very impressed with your tremendously positive results. Would you consider adding me? chefmomster2

I won't be 55 for 6 weeks, but I hope that's close enough. I am 5'7 and 241. I need to lose 100 pounds. Phew! Sounds scary! I have arthritic knees, so I understand a little about both the discomfort and the difficulty that one encounters. I also have high cholesterol and metabolic syndrome. I'd love to support and be…