Cholesterol - phew!

Jujigirl · 08-06-2008, 06:56 PM

Okay, so I just know that in the past I've been told that my cholesterol is "good" - but I never asked for numbers. This time around I was actually worried about it, b/c, well, I LOVE BACON and my love has increased in the last couple years.

Anyhow, to tell the people I know who all say "you're on atkins? Better get your cholesterol checked" I figured I'd ask for the numbers, and if it was good, I'd rub it in a few peoples' faces. heehee. If it was bad, well, I'd keep quiet.

(And yes, I know a lot of it's genetics - and both my parents have high cholesterol.)

Anyhow, so this is what I have:

Total 223
Triglicerades (sp?) 52
HDL 91
LDL 107

The nurse said it was good, and then said "wow, your HDL is incredible - whatever you're doing, keep doing it!"

YAY! The bacon stays!

(as will the avocado a day I eat, the salad dressings, the olive oil, the almonds...I love low carbing!!!)

nanberrycritter · 08-06-2008, 07:22 PM

Wooohooooo!!! Start that nose rubbin' girl!!!

gerard · 08-06-2008, 07:26 PM

Great job. BTW my HDL was 131 a few months ago. My Doc said she had never seen it that high.

Jujigirl · 08-06-2008, 07:32 PM

That's awesome!!!! 131! HOLY COW!

I wish i'd gotten my test done before i went to france for 2 1/2 weeks and ATE EVERYTHING KNOWN TO MAN and gained weight...i think it would've been higher...

Now I need to raise it! Haha.

junkfoodmonkey · 08-07-2008, 07:03 AM

You should get a T-Shirt printed up. "This is my cholesterol on Atkins". And on the back "Pass the bacon and shut your mouth."

Ahem. Anyway, well done you! Doing great.

Jujigirl · 08-07-2008, 07:24 AM

That is HYSTERICAL!!! I love it!!!! I think that T-shirt needs to be made. I'd wear it!

Kristelle · 08-07-2008, 08:14 AM

Cholesterol is not a reliable indicator, it says nothing really. HDL, VLDL and triglycerides are. Your HDL and Tri are great so that alone is proof enough that you're on your way. Keep eating those fats!

daisyHair · 08-07-2008, 08:17 AM

Yes!!!!!!

I love when I hear this.

excellent.

08-06-2008, 06:56 PM	#1
Jujigirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 171 Gallery: Jujigirl WOE: atkins Start Date: 10-11-04	Cholesterol - phew! Okay, so I just know that in the past I've been told that my cholesterol is "good" - but I never asked for numbers. This time around I was actually worried about it, b/c, well, I LOVE BACON and my love has increased in the last couple years. Anyhow, to tell the people I know who all say "you're on atkins? Better get your cholesterol checked" I figured I'd ask for the numbers, and if it was good, I'd rub it in a few peoples' faces. heehee. If it was bad, well, I'd keep quiet. (And yes, I know a lot of it's genetics - and both my parents have high cholesterol.) Anyhow, so this is what I have: Total 223 Triglicerades (sp?) 52 HDL 91 LDL 107 The nurse said it was good, and then said "wow, your HDL is incredible - whatever you're doing, keep doing it!" YAY! The bacon stays! (as will the avocado a day I eat, the salad dressings, the olive oil, the almonds...I love low carbing!!!)

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08-06-2008, 07:22 PM	#2
nanberrycritter Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts Posts: 159 Gallery: nanberrycritter Stats: 318/292/159 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 12th, 2008	Wooohooooo!!! Start that nose rubbin' girl!!!

08-06-2008, 07:26 PM	#3
gerard MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: upstate NY Posts: 2,654 Gallery: gerard	Great job. BTW my HDL was 131 a few months ago. My Doc said she had never seen it that high.

08-06-2008, 07:32 PM	#4
Jujigirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 171 Gallery: Jujigirl WOE: atkins Start Date: 10-11-04	That's awesome!!!! 131! HOLY COW! I wish i'd gotten my test done before i went to france for 2 1/2 weeks and ATE EVERYTHING KNOWN TO MAN and gained weight...i think it would've been higher... Now I need to raise it! Haha.

08-07-2008, 07:03 AM	#5
junkfoodmonkey MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,689 Blog Entries: 42 Gallery: junkfoodmonkey Stats: 183/156/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Reinduction: 01/01/08	You should get a T-Shirt printed up. "This is my cholesterol on Atkins". And on the back "Pass the bacon and shut your mouth." Ahem. Anyway, well done you! Doing great.

08-07-2008, 07:24 AM	#6
Jujigirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 171 Gallery: Jujigirl WOE: atkins Start Date: 10-11-04	That is HYSTERICAL!!! I love it!!!! I think that T-shirt needs to be made. I'd wear it!

08-07-2008, 08:14 AM	#7
Kristelle Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15 Gallery: Kristelle	Cholesterol is not a reliable indicator, it says nothing really. HDL, VLDL and triglycerides are. Your HDL and Tri are great so that alone is proof enough that you're on your way. Keep eating those fats!

08-07-2008, 08:17 AM	#8
daisyHair MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,832 Gallery: daisyHair Stats: 257/209/207/135 WOE: Atkins OWL	Yes!!!!!! I love when I hear this. excellent.