Since the start of this year, I have made several lifestyle changes to live healthier. I have started drinking water more and cut out virtually all soft drinks. I have extended my jogging program to run long, now doing 3 miles three times a week. Last month Shannon and I started using Nutrisystem and my caloric intake has diminished.
I had my yearly physical a few weeks ago, and the changes in weight loss and cholesterol were significant. The results are...
11/07Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11/08
Weight               245                212
Cholesterol        201                 176
HDLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 37Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 40
LDLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 134Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 119
Triglyceride      150                 87
HDL is the "good" cholesterol and the higher the better. LDL is the "bad" cholesterol and the lower the better. Triglyceride is a form of fat they measure. You can see here how the numbers rate with respect to your risk of heart attack. In all respect, my numbers have improved and now all are in the "normal" or "near optimal" range. It is very exciting to see such improvement.
That is great, Kyle! I know you feel better and have more energy as well as the added health benefits. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Bubby! I'm so proud of you for being disciplined enough to make some big changes for your health. I want to keep my big brother around for a while!
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