Any success lowering LDL cholesterol on this diet?

MathSci · 08-22-2012, 04:09 PM

I've lost 97 lbs on this diet so far (which I am thrilled with!), but I'm having absolutely no luck lowering my cholesterol levels, particularly LDL. In fact, my LDL was up a good bit on the last bloodwork that was done at the clinic. Everything else is great. I've heard exercise helps and I've been walking and lifting some weights (and I was a couch potato before). I also hear that you are to eat lots of vegetables for the fiber, but I'm only allowed 2 servings of vegetables on this diet. I'd love to hear what has worked for people on this diet! Thanks!

ravenrose · 08-23-2012, 10:37 AM

have you had a VAP test? have you read this and done your ratios? often doctors aren't reading cholesterol numbers right for people who eat a low carb diet. (which I think yours is, right?)

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Jessica1129 · 08-23-2012, 11:46 AM

Hi MathSci! It seems like my clinic is the only one, but they want me having at least 3 servings of veggies a day. They've also told me that things like spinach and lettuce are unlimited. My cholesterol was high at my initial visit, and when I had my 30lb lost blood work done, it was within 2 points of being normal. They told me that eating a lot of fish and seafood can help bring it down, but I don't eat seafood so I'm not sure what made mine come down so quickly.

Bahet · 08-31-2012, 04:30 PM

Have good fats like olive oil and almonds instead of things like ranch dressing for your fat serving. Also increase your intake of fatty fish like salmon.

08-22-2012, 04:09 PM	#1
MathSci Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 94 Gallery: MathSci Stats: 348.8/248.0/199 WOE: Medi Weight Loss Start Date: Jan. 24, 2012	Any success lowering LDL cholesterol on this diet? I've lost 97 lbs on this diet so far (which I am thrilled with!), but I'm having absolutely no luck lowering my cholesterol levels, particularly LDL. In fact, my LDL was up a good bit on the last bloodwork that was done at the clinic. Everything else is great. I've heard exercise helps and I've been walking and lifting some weights (and I was a couch potato before). I also hear that you are to eat lots of vegetables for the fiber, but I'm only allowed 2 servings of vegetables on this diet. I'd love to hear what has worked for people on this diet! Thanks!

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08-23-2012, 10:37 AM	#2
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,058 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	have you had a VAP test? have you read this and done your ratios? often doctors aren't reading cholesterol numbers right for people who eat a low carb diet. (which I think yours is, right?) Cholesterol - a Primer

08-23-2012, 11:46 AM	#3
Jessica1129 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 217 Gallery: Jessica1129 Stats: 5'9 293/221.8/170 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: February 1, 2012 - June 9, 2012; restart Jan 2013	Hi MathSci! It seems like my clinic is the only one, but they want me having at least 3 servings of veggies a day. They've also told me that things like spinach and lettuce are unlimited. My cholesterol was high at my initial visit, and when I had my 30lb lost blood work done, it was within 2 points of being normal. They told me that eating a lot of fish and seafood can help bring it down, but I don't eat seafood so I'm not sure what made mine come down so quickly.

08-31-2012, 04:30 PM	#4
Bahet Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 29 Gallery: Bahet Stats: 280/208/149 WOE: Medi-weightloss Start Date: 05/03/12	Have good fats like olive oil and almonds instead of things like ranch dressing for your fat serving. Also increase your intake of fatty fish like salmon.