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I went to the doctor today for a physical, and I am officially healthier than I was last year. My cholesterol has gone from 207 (borderline) to 184 (normal) with a corresponding downward shift in my "bad" cholesterol. My "good" cholesterol (HDL I guess) is still the same, and is 44 when they want it at 50 or above. Not sure how to raise good cholesterol, but I'm sure some of you good people will be able to tell me.
My cholesterol has been borderline (in the 200 range) for a long time now, and it's incredibly gratifying to see it down at 184. I've lost 7 pounds over that same period, but most of that was in the last two weeks. Anyway, that's a 25-point lowering of my cholesterol, and that is a number really worth focusing on. WOO!
My cholesterol has been borderline (in the 200 range) for a long time now, and it's incredibly gratifying to see it down at 184. I've lost 7 pounds over that same period, but most of that was in the last two weeks. Anyway, that's a 25-point lowering of my cholesterol, and that is a number really worth focusing on. WOO!
posted by mo pie at 10:56 PM
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I have the HDL issue too, and my doctor said more nuts, fish, avocados and olive oil will help raise it. Or fish oil caplets, but I refuse to take those; I'd rather eat nuts and guacamole.
Completely off the cholesterol topic: Congrats on the shout-out in Bust ;)
On-topic: some fats (olive oil, peanut butter) can raise HDL. I've heard that a drink or two a day can as well. Sure there's exercise and fiber but fat & booze is far more fun.
Woohoo!
Exercise is one of the best ways to raise HDL.
Red wine and exercise are great for HDL. And tasty, tasty nuts.
That's great new to hear your cholesterol is down! One of the most difficult parts about dieting and living healthy is trying to find what works best for you. Glad to hear your on your way to success! This New Years, I want to read Dr. Dean Ornish's new book the "Spectrum". He provides you tools to customize a way of eating, managing stress, and exercising that is based on your own desires, needs, and genetic predispositions. Hopefully this will help me figure out what's best for me... Here's a link to an interesting discussion about it: http://www.wellsphere.com/viewGroup.s?id=110918
Hello? Is this blog abandoned? Would love to know how your WW journey is going. I just joined AGAIN!
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