→ Use different plates for the cooked and uncooked meats. WHY? Most likely, there are still juices from the uncooked meat on the plate that it was on. Those juices can be potentially dangerous since they haven't been heated to kill bacteria.
→ You should always purchase fresh, long-lasting, meats. WHY? Eating spoiled meats will for sure have you at a medical center.
→ Cook your meat immediately after (microwave) defrosting. WHY? High temperatures are suitable for harmful bacteria to thrive in.
One limb was non-functional so the functioning muscles on the opposite side exerted an unopposed pull on the spine forcing it out of alignment. He had scoliosis or "twisted disease" due to an uneven pull on the muscles.
Dieting can motivate you. The fact that you are aware of your diet and how it can be a big step can motivate you into exercising and getting to you wanted weight of muscle mass.