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Just thought I'd share what I'd been doing lately....
A few months ago, at my regular checkup, my PCP did bloodwork as usual. What he said when he gave me the results really shocked me. He told me I was at high risk for a stroke!
I was so surprised for a few reasons.....1. I'm not THAT old, only 50 lol. 2. I wasn't THAT overweight, only 15-20 lbs or so...145 at 5'4". 3. My blood pressure was great...115/75.
So why the risk? My cholesterol!!! It was 225!!! And the bad LDL was 161. He started talking meds....the last thing I wanted was more meds :(
So I decided to try really cleaning up my diet, even more so,than I already had. I followed Eat to Live, and ate only whole, fresh veggies, fruits, and legumes....I went pretty strict, but its easy to adapt. Best part is I am never hungry :)
Long story short.....checkup again this week, after nine weeks of eating this way (I purposefully didn't exercise just to see how the food change alone would affect me)...... I lost 12 pounds in 9 weeks, and my LDL dropped from 161 to 127, and total cholesterol is down from 225 to 189!!!
I thought I ate clean before....I'm amazed at the difference now. Fatigue is much better. Just wanted to share If anyone was curious if you can really make a big change that quick!
HUGS from down south :)
A few months ago, at my regular checkup, my PCP did bloodwork as usual. What he said when he gave me the results really shocked me. He told me I was at high risk for a stroke!
I was so surprised for a few reasons.....1. I'm not THAT old, only 50 lol. 2. I wasn't THAT overweight, only 15-20 lbs or so...145 at 5'4". 3. My blood pressure was great...115/75.
So why the risk? My cholesterol!!! It was 225!!! And the bad LDL was 161. He started talking meds....the last thing I wanted was more meds :(
So I decided to try really cleaning up my diet, even more so,than I already had. I followed Eat to Live, and ate only whole, fresh veggies, fruits, and legumes....I went pretty strict, but its easy to adapt. Best part is I am never hungry :)
Long story short.....checkup again this week, after nine weeks of eating this way (I purposefully didn't exercise just to see how the food change alone would affect me)...... I lost 12 pounds in 9 weeks, and my LDL dropped from 161 to 127, and total cholesterol is down from 225 to 189!!!
I thought I ate clean before....I'm amazed at the difference now. Fatigue is much better. Just wanted to share If anyone was curious if you can really make a big change that quick!
HUGS from down south :)
I've heard how eating raw foods (veggies/ fruits) helps your body. And I can testify that I feel so much better when I eat my salads vs any other kind of foods.
Sadly, my body wants me to be a vegetarian ( no red meats unless I want a bellyache) And I go easy on the other meats.
I really am proud of you!!!!!
Thanks
Thanks again!
When I first tested high it was 276. I was like you - only a bit over my ideal weight. I started weight watchers, ate lean meat, fish, chicken, and fresh veggies. I walked a mile every day at lunch.
Six months later, down 25 lbs, lean and mean, I was rechecked.
It was all the way down to...wait for it...275.
I'm one of those "genetic" cases. I'm not eating it but my body over produces it anyway.
I would ALWAYS suggest that anyone make a sincere effort at diet and exercise before turning to meds. I wish it worked for me.
Peace, awwww girl....I know there are some folks where the genetics is too strong :(. I was kinda worried I'd be in that group too, as my moms side all have high cholesterol.
I decided to cut out red meat, chicken, dairy, sugar, all processed foods, eggs....I do have seafood once a week or so...couldn't give that up cuz we live in La! LOL.
I'm just interested to see how much I end up losing totally, and excited that I didn't have too add another pill right now....
HUGS to all from down south :)
I started experimenting with raw foods (fresh veggies and fruit) in '10 and lost like 30 lbs. I make fresh smoothies as often as possible and don't add any sugar, just raw honey, and noticed my energy levels really improving.
It's good stuff... once I got used to it, I would get a bit crazy if I didn't have one in a few days. lol
I also read the labels on every box, can and package.... did you know there are so many chemicals and fats we should never be eating that we consume on a daily basis? It's scary.
Anyways... you'd be amazed how much better you feel once you become a picky eater. LOL
Cutting processed foods and shopping local for everything possible has made a positive difference in my overall health and I've benefited tremendously. Not to mention fresh and homemade/homegrown tastes better.
Just because it didn't help my cholesterol doesn't mean it didn't help at all!
Yep, healthier eating always good. I live the whole diet you're on except I have to do dairy or my D and calcium go to pooo----I don't metabolize supps on those two things very well at all---but yeah, it's amazing how great it feels....
YEEEHAW!