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DixieDreamer
04-16-2003, 10:46 PM
Just thought I would share the change in my cholesterol numbers - as I know so many folks worry about low carb eating plans. I (like sooo many others) am living proof that this really works to not only lose weight... but improve your overall health.

Here's what my cholesterol info was on 3/13/02 prior to starting Atkins AND during my huge push to lower these numbers using LOW FAT/HIGH CARB dieting

Total Cholesterol 232 (not good should be 200 or less)
Triglycerides 124 (within normal but LOWER is better)
HDL Cholesterol 67 (within normal)
CLDL 140 (NOT GOOD!! This is the bad cholesterol and should be under 130)

So here is the latest test I had taken recently - just monitoring my IMPROVING stats :teeth:

Total Cholesterol 171 (In the OKAY range lowered 61 POINTS!)
Triglycerides 64 (AWESOME - these are the bad guys!)
HDL Cholesterol 57 (within normal)
CLDL 101 (NORMAL and this BAD cholesterol was lowered 39 POINTS!)

I eat good. I lose weight. I am not hungry. My energy and emotions are more stable now. AND.... I FINALLY improved my cholesterol numbers after YEARS of struggling with high carb/low fat diets.

I'm a LIFER folks. :teeth: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

WebmasterKathy
04-16-2003, 11:02 PM
Wow! That's GREAT!

Now I can't wait to have mine checked!!

WebmasterKelsie
04-16-2003, 11:36 PM
This is WONDERFUL news!! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

You can't beat that combination, Beauty and Health!! :)

TigH
04-17-2003, 09:04 AM
AWESOME!!!!!! Thanks for sharing. This is really great news!!!! I bet you are super happy! It's great to know that you are getting healthy on the inside as well as losing weight!!! :) Congratulations and keep up the great work! :)

oldkicker
04-17-2003, 09:34 AM
Congratulations, Laura! :)

tlgoblue
04-17-2003, 09:58 AM
That is great! I am always impressed with Atkins success stories! (my own was not so good. Cholesterol trouble:confused: ) Great job!

Keep the Faith!
Tracy

Beanie
04-17-2003, 10:02 AM
That is wonderful news, Laura!! Good for you!! :)

nativetxn
04-17-2003, 12:34 PM
Your numbers are great, Laura. Isn't it fun to watch them improve? It happens so quickly too.

What was your ratio?