Got the results from the Doctor

[John In Illinois]

Well, I finally received the "official" results from my lab tests at the Doctor.

The numbers are an AMAZING testament that the Atkins plan is not only one that can shed pounds, but that it also is something that can turn nasty health problems around.

My Triglycerides (a leading indicator of future heart disease) were at 219 six months ago (the doctor wants this number below 150), they are now 70! .

Total Cholesterol was 226 six months ago (target below 200), is now 166.

HDL, or "good" Cholesterol was 43 six months ago (target over 45), now is at 48.

And LDL, "bad" Cholesterol was 133 six months ago (target under 100) , came back at 94.

So in EVERY category, this plan has gotten me where medication could not. I have been taking Zocor to correct these numbers, with only moderate success. My Doctor says that WHATEVER it is that I am doing, KEEP DOING IT!

My blood pressure has also normalized for the first time in years.

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Hey, that is awesome!!!! Your body certainly appreciates all the hard work and effort! Congratulations.

 

[mamagoggle]

WOW that is amazing! Good for you!!!!

 

[Jomrog]

Wow! Back to good health. I am impressed & as an Atkins newbie relieved to hear the good results.

Did you do a journal or could you let us know some of the foods that you ate? I am always looking for ideas, especially for induction.

Thanks & congrats!

 

[Bichon Barb]

Unbelievable! This is great news.

 

[Beanie]

That is excellent news, John! Congratulations!

 

[glo]

John that is so awesome!!! Congrats to you on this achievement, which beats the hewck out of anything else. YOu just added years to your life

 

[Luvinit]

John...that is AWESOME....you are now a Heathtly Hottie...hehe..

Did you bring you head with you??? or did you leave it in the car??? LOL

Way to go on you success!!!! I am VERY proud of you!!!

Tracy

 

[wovenwonder]

I just printed your 'results' out to show to my mother. She would like my father to try Atkins out.

 

[Meriweather]

John that is wonderful!!

I forwarded your results to my DH.
He is starting Atkins June 2nd (a few big dinners to get through before then).

Congratulations!!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

John, This news just Rocks! Glad you posted it. I too will be forwarding it. Congratulations to you. You are an inspiration.

 

[minniecarousel]

John - fantastic results! Congratulations!

(may I ask what supplements you are taking: vitamins...minerals?)

 

[karebear1]

Now, if Kath were here, she would say "I could've told you that would happen John!!" Then she'd cheer and jump up and down!

That is so great to hear. I love it when I see others stats all following the same pattern. I've had really go results too John, thanks to following ATkins. GOOD FOR YOU!!! Keep it up-

Do you see yourself maintaining any time soon? WHen you do start maintanance, what is your plan?

 

[Liz]

That is FABULOUS!!! Ya know losing weight is nice for appearance sake, but getting healthy is really what its all about. You are doing great!!

 

[TCKK]

WOW!!

 

[Sue & Co.]

hey that's really GREAT news. All your efforts have really paid off and are an inspiration for everybody else. Well Done!

 

[welovedis]

All I can say is.......
WOW!!!

Congratulations!

 

[geetey]

John,
These numbers are GREAT!!!! I hope to have such good results when I get mine rechecked July 9th. I was given three months off of Zocor to see if my new healthy WOE and exercise plan can keep my numbers down.

 

[froglady]

It's always exciting to see the quantifiable health improvements that fellow WISHERS post. As Liz stated, the improvement in appearance is great, but knowing that you're getting healthier is even better. Way to go, John!!!

 

[Poohbear123]

Good for YOU! I can hardly wait to go for my Dr. Appointment on the 28th! I will have been on this diet for 4 weeks than.