3 month Blood workup

[goin2Bgood]

I wish I had a starting workup to compare to. I do have from Jan 2003 though, so I'll use that.

Jan 2003 in blue, Today in Red

Total Cholesterol: 217 138
HDL Cholesterol (good kind want over 40): 33 29
LDL (Bad kind, want under 130): 162 122
Triglyceride (want under 150): 137 63
Blood Glucose (want under 110 for fasting, non diabetic patient): I only have today's which was 112 so that has me a little concerned. Last time I did Atkins about a year and a half ago it started near 119, and fell to 89 a few months in. I'll keep an eye on that but otherwise things are looking not too shabby. I need to work on my HDL.

Oh, and my blood pressure was 138/76 the first time and 128/77 the 2nd time he took it (about 5 min. later). I've had my blood pressure down to 110/60 but things have been stressful lately and it's been 130/90 and 130/80 recently.

[jimenitayo]

wow!! sounds pretty good! :joy

i just had a discussion yesterday with a friend who wouldnt believe me that atkins was good for cholesterol. good for you!

[goin2Bgood]

Isn't that funny how it works??

[america57]

Thanks for posting! I have high cholesterol, but can't take medications, last year, I went on a really low fat diet, hoping it would change, it didn't. I've been kinda worried about Atkins, even though I have read what Dr. Atkins has written about high cholesterol, I still don't understand how it works!

[iwillbethin]

That's awesome. I will be having blood drawn etc. probably next week. I cant wait to have something to compare!

[iwillbethin]

That's awesome. I will be having blood drawn etc. probably next week. I cant wait to have something to compare!

[jimenitayo]

cholesterol

i looked for some articles for my doubting friend.

I liked the explanations about cholesterol in these. hope they help

http://www.lowcarb.ca/articlesb/article343.html

http://www.indcjournal.com/archives/000668.php

[sassygoddess13]

Fabulous!!!!

Did he have any explanation for why your good cholesterol went down too?

[goin2Bgood]

Re: 3 month Blood workup

I wanted to add new bloodwork to this thread since I've been on Atkins a year and a half and my numbers continue to improve or hold steady. When I first started I really liked seeing other people's bloodwork. It helped me feel like I was making good choices in my own life by following this WOE.

Jan 2003 in blue, April 2005 in red and July 2006 in purple

Total Cholesterol (want under 200): 217 138 165
HDL Cholesterol (good kind want over 40): 33 29 48
LDL (Bad kind, want under 130): 162 122 103
Triglyceride (want under 150): 137 63 67
Blood Glucose: last time was 112 for fasting, this time 102
Blood pressure: Last time 128/77, this time 116/61

I have lost 70 pounds on Atkins so far. I have been on a plateau for about 4-5 months because of Thyroid issues though. While not losing has been frustrating, I have not been tempted to go off Atkins. I feel good, and I can honestly say I'm not tempted by many foods that used to tempt me when I started. I'm very happy with where I'm at. Here's hoping the weight finally starts coming off again as my thyroid levels finally get back to normal

[Atkid]

Re: 3 month Blood workup

Your results just keep getting better and better. Keep up the great work!

[Sheshy]

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Those results are very impressive! Good for you!

[2big4mysize]

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woo hoo lookie at those improved numbers your HDL is up and now in a very healthy range, even with the thyroid issues your LDL is nice and low and your total would make the lipator folk drool.

Keep getting healthier.

[goin2Bgood]

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I hear ya.. and being healthy is the best thing of all. Besides the weight will start moving again soon

[Sarah1341]

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Great job! Not only is it motivating that your blood tests are coming back in such a healthy range - it is motivating to see that you have stuck with this WOE through the tough times.

Congrats on the healthy blood tests results and your losses!!!