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Just wanted to post some blood work results - and make a public recommitment. First the results:
12/14/06 - Before Atkins
Total: 211
HDL: 36
LDL: 106
Tri.: 343
4/11/07 - Four months on Atkins (mostly)
Total: 171
HDL: 34
LDL:78
Tri.: 296
Triglycerides still need some work, but I'm pretty pleased overall.
Now for the recommitment: At one time I was down 37 pounds. Then I started cheating. Just little cheats at first, but it was enough to wipe out that week's progress. Then I just fell completely off the wagon about a week and a half ago and have put on more than 10 pounds. I was really focused on getting to April 11th (when I had the blood work done). I kind of had the mind set that once that day came I could let up, even though I'm nowhere close to goal.
Anyway, I don't like what I've let happen and am ready to get back on plan. Not tomorrow - right now. I've set a new mini-goal (350 by the end of June). When I finish this post I'm going to go for a walk, then come back and hit Linda's Low Carb Recipes for some new ideas. I'm making this announcement publicly to help hold me accountable.
Mike
12/14/06 - Before Atkins
Total: 211
HDL: 36
LDL: 106
Tri.: 343
4/11/07 - Four months on Atkins (mostly)
Total: 171
HDL: 34
LDL:78
Tri.: 296
Triglycerides still need some work, but I'm pretty pleased overall.
Now for the recommitment: At one time I was down 37 pounds. Then I started cheating. Just little cheats at first, but it was enough to wipe out that week's progress. Then I just fell completely off the wagon about a week and a half ago and have put on more than 10 pounds. I was really focused on getting to April 11th (when I had the blood work done). I kind of had the mind set that once that day came I could let up, even though I'm nowhere close to goal.
Anyway, I don't like what I've let happen and am ready to get back on plan. Not tomorrow - right now. I've set a new mini-goal (350 by the end of June). When I finish this post I'm going to go for a walk, then come back and hit Linda's Low Carb Recipes for some new ideas. I'm making this announcement publicly to help hold me accountable.
Mike
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