Please, don't jet your life be guided by a number.
My 87 yo mother spent three weeks in the hospital because of dehydration. She was so far gone that she was willing to change her funeral plans instead of letting me call 911 because she "didn't want to get poked for more blood."
Why was she dehydrated?
Because when she was pregnant with me 56 years ago, she gained weight. She has been trying to lose it her whole life!
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After decades of dexatrim, weight watchers, nutrisystem, cigarette smoking, and every fad you can think of.. she was finally 10 pounds away from her goal weight.
But at 87 with a cane, how best to continue to lose weight? Stop drinking water while also taking water pills once a week.
"What size is that? and "How much do you weigh now?" and "You look like you (she, he they) have gained (lost) weight.".. I am sick of it all.
Just love yourself! Please.
Don't let the magical number rule you.
@ChippySuave My Grandma same age. Was a fat kid. She chased every yoyo fad diet. Her kids yoyo dieters. The Grandkids got off that train.