Blood Work results

MichelleM · 02-05-2010, 10:30 AM

Just got my bloodwork results from the doc. In 2004 my numbers were all 'normal' ---this was after being on Atkins 5 months. I then hit my goal --of 130 lbs--.

Then over the years I started eating more and more carbs and gained around 25-30 lbs back.

(I had this test done about 2 weeks IN to my Atkins unduction, which was a few weeks ago. Since this time Ive been doing GREAT with NO CHEATS and Ive added excersize.)

I know these numbers are high, but the doc just said to keep my healthy eating and excersize. She didnt seem OVERLy concerned but any advice as to how I can improve my numbers??

Cholesterol 263 H
Triglycerides 119
HDL 55
LDL 184

2006 results[/U]
Cholesterol 216H
Trig 53
HDL 57
LDL 148

MichelleM · 02-05-2010, 10:33 AM

oh..by the way.. I lost 5 lbs this month since I last went in there.

I was 164. Now 159. My goal is around 140 now.

Sunny7 · 02-05-2010, 10:36 AM

i think the numbers are really good---i've always heard total is meaningless, its the trigs and hdl that are important---there are a lot of knowledgable people on here that i am sure can help you

TaDa! · 02-05-2010, 10:37 AM

Sounds like you know what you need to do ... the 5 months of 2006!! You'll get there!! Also google "cinnamon" - studies where it is helpful for lowering cholesterol and they do make gel capsules you can take, so you do not stain your teeth.

You'll get there again!!!!

MichelleM · 02-05-2010, 10:39 AM

sunny..the numbers are really GOOD?? HMmmm...I was thinking NOT!
It says the Cholesterol 240 and ABOVE is HIGH RISK.

??

teri f · 02-05-2010, 10:58 AM

The total isn't important. The triglycerides and hdl are. Yours are pretty good, especially the hdl. If you keep on Atkins, your triglycerides will drop below 100. Great job Michelle!

JerseyGirl1969 · 02-05-2010, 11:10 AM

keep eating LC and let the numbers show for themselves. I bet your good cholesterol will jump to at least 70 in the coming months.

MichelleM · 02-05-2010, 11:49 AM

thanx guys!

Sunny7 · 02-05-2010, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichelleM

sunny..the numbers are really GOOD?? HMmmm...I was thinking NOT!
It says the Cholesterol 240 and ABOVE is HIGH RISK.

??

at my last check up my trigs were 46 and my hdl was 113, but my total was 319 and ldl 197, a lot of knowledgeable people on here said i probably had the fluffly type particles in the blood and not the dense kind, ,my dr wanted me on the meds for lowering the cholesterol, but i told her i wouldn't , she wasn't to happy---i am not going to worry about the total, when i have such good trigs and hdl---again i think your numbers are pretty good---maybe Bloodsugar101--- will come on here and explain it a little better, or go to her website--- her name and dot com---this lady knows her stuff!!

02-05-2010, 10:30 AM	#1
MichelleM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 2,743 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 167/148.5/140(138?) WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003(first time). Jan 8, 2010 (this time)	Blood Work results Just got my bloodwork results from the doc. In 2004 my numbers were all 'normal' ---this was after being on Atkins 5 months. I then hit my goal --of 130 lbs--. Then over the years I started eating more and more carbs and gained around 25-30 lbs back. (I had this test done about 2 weeks IN to my Atkins unduction, which was a few weeks ago. Since this time Ive been doing GREAT with NO CHEATS and Ive added excersize.) I know these numbers are high, but the doc just said to keep my healthy eating and excersize. She didnt seem OVERLy concerned but any advice as to how I can improve my numbers?? Cholesterol 263 H Triglycerides 119 HDL 55 LDL 184 2006 results[/U] Cholesterol 216H Trig 53 HDL 57 LDL 148 Last edited by MichelleM; 02-05-2010 at 10:32 AM..

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02-05-2010, 10:33 AM	#2
MichelleM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 2,743 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 167/148.5/140(138?) WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003(first time). Jan 8, 2010 (this time)	oh..by the way.. I lost 5 lbs this month since I last went in there. I was 164. Now 159. My goal is around 140 now.

02-05-2010, 10:36 AM	#3
Sunny7 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,428 Gallery: Sunny7	i think the numbers are really good---i've always heard total is meaningless, its the trigs and hdl that are important---there are a lot of knowledgable people on here that i am sure can help you

02-05-2010, 10:37 AM	#4
TaDa! Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,294 Gallery: TaDa! Stats: 236.5 /132.5/ 128-133 @5'3" WOE: Atkins Maintenance (Vegetarian + Fish) Start Date: 6/03 & Goal! 5/06	Sounds like you know what you need to do ... the 5 months of 2006!! You'll get there!! Also google "cinnamon" - studies where it is helpful for lowering cholesterol and they do make gel capsules you can take, so you do not stain your teeth. You'll get there again!!!!

02-05-2010, 10:39 AM	#5
MichelleM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 2,743 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 167/148.5/140(138?) WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003(first time). Jan 8, 2010 (this time)	sunny..the numbers are really GOOD?? HMmmm...I was thinking NOT! It says the Cholesterol 240 and ABOVE is HIGH RISK. ??

02-05-2010, 10:58 AM	#6
teri f Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Marion, Ohio Posts: 5,092 Gallery: teri f Stats: 203/127/125 WOE: High fat VLC Start Date: Original start: January 3, 2001. Restart 6/18/2007	The total isn't important. The triglycerides and hdl are. Yours are pretty good, especially the hdl. If you keep on Atkins, your triglycerides will drop below 100. Great job Michelle!

02-05-2010, 11:10 AM	#7
JerseyGirl1969 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,147 Gallery: JerseyGirl1969	keep eating LC and let the numbers show for themselves. I bet your good cholesterol will jump to at least 70 in the coming months.

02-05-2010, 11:49 AM	#8
MichelleM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 2,743 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 167/148.5/140(138?) WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003(first time). Jan 8, 2010 (this time)	thanx guys!