So i may outlive the dread father in law after all!

[Marie1]

Good for you!!!! =)

 

[Kira's Mom]

I eat healthy, exercise regularly, quit drinking, etc. and the last time I had my cholesterol checked it was 450, and my HDL was 7.

I've had triglycerides of 2150 in the past.

You're in much better straits than I am, just figured I'd add some perspective to the conversation.

HOLY....wow...

I'm on Lovaza, too. It makes me burp. A lot. My triglycerides aren't really that high, but my doctor was worried because it was a sudden jump. My HDL was 39, one point lower than it should be, and my cholesterol was just over 200. I feel much better after reading your post.

Great job, Randi!

 

[MANT!]

I start eating LOTS of big salads, veggies and fruit.

Fast foward to last week. I go for new bloodwork and the results are in:

Previously my total cholesterol was 217. It is now 169!

AND......more importantly.....my triglycerides which were ...
337.......are now.......wait for it.....wait for it.....153!!!!!

337 to 153!!!!!!!!!!! I can't even begin to express how psyched i am!!!!!! I've also lost 30 pounds in the process, which is awesome. But, more importantly....i may actually live longer than the Dread Father-in-Law who is 86! (The man is a fucking horse). For the last few years i've been saying he was going to outlive me. Not any more!

I'm just so psyched that i had to share. You may now return to your regularly scheduled program!

Congrats..hope you continue to improve..

 

[Crusher Disciple]

I make a conscious decision to try to do something about my heart health. We buy a treadmill and i vow to go on it everyday despite the arthritis that sometimes makes me want to scream. I also stop eating the things that the doctor warned me about (mostly rice, pasta, potatoes and butter. I didn't just butter my bread.....i buttered my butter!) I start eating LOTS of big salads, veggies and fruit.

!

Tres awesome! Are you walking or running on the 'mill?

 

[SmoothieX]

I eat healthy, exercise regularly, quit drinking, etc. and the last time I had my cholesterol checked it was 450, and my HDL was 7.

I've had triglycerides of 2150 in the past.

You're in much better straits than I am, just figured I'd add some perspective to the conversation.

HOLY....wow...

I'm on Lovaza, too. It makes me burp. A lot. My triglycerides aren't really that high, but my doctor was worried because it was a sudden jump. My HDL was 39, one point lower than it should be, and my cholesterol was just over 200. I feel much better after reading your post.

Great job, Randi!

Thanks, I think?

You should pop 10 or 15 of those things and then challenge some guys to a burping contest.

 

[Yeoman Randi]

Thanks guys!!

CD: just walking fast, usually on 3 (which if i understand correctly is 3 miles an hour). I go for 45 minutes (i watch an ep of Star Trek, right now i'm rewatching VOYAGER on the treadmill). SOMETIMES i do 3.5 for 30 minutes but it isn't easy. That's really fast for me. Due to the arthritis i can't run. My knees are shot. I also have to go flat with no elevation at all. That hurts my knees and hips.

I eat healthy, exercise regularly, quit drinking, etc. and the last time I had my cholesterol checked it was 450, and my HDL was 7.

I've had triglycerides of 2150 in the past.

You're in much better straits than I am, just figured I'd add some perspective to the conversation.

HOLY....wow...

I'm on Lovaza, too. It makes me burp. A lot. My triglycerides aren't really that high, but my doctor was worried because it was a sudden jump. My HDL was 39, one point lower than it should be, and my cholesterol was just over 200. I feel much better after reading your post.

Great job, Randi!

Thanks, I think?

You should pop 10 or 15 of those things and then challenge some guys to a burping contest.

Only if she can do the alphabet while she burps. Otherwise she won't get any additional extra special points.

 

[Kira's Mom]

I eat healthy, exercise regularly, quit drinking, etc. and the last time I had my cholesterol checked it was 450, and my HDL was 7.

I've had triglycerides of 2150 in the past.

You're in much better straits than I am, just figured I'd add some perspective to the conversation.

HOLY....wow...

I'm on Lovaza, too. It makes me burp. A lot. My triglycerides aren't really that high, but my doctor was worried because it was a sudden jump. My HDL was 39, one point lower than it should be, and my cholesterol was just over 200. I feel much better after reading your post.

Great job, Randi!

Thanks, I think?

You should pop 10 or 15 of those things and then challenge some guys to a burping contest.

Sorry- I was just worried about 200 being high, then you posted yours. Ouch!

10 or 15? 3 would probably do it. Can't burp the alphabet song, though.

 

[Crusher Disciple]

CD: just walking fast, usually on 3 (which if i understand correctly is 3 miles an hour). I go for 45 minutes (i watch an ep of Star Trek, right now i'm rewatching VOYAGER on the treadmill). SOMETIMES i do 3.5 for 30 minutes but it isn't easy. That's really fast for me. Due to the arthritis i can't run. My knees are shot. I also have to go flat with no elevation at all. That hurts my knees and hips.

.

Let's go walking. We can pick up some cute dudes while we're out.

 

[An Officer]

Well done, Yeoman Randi! You show a lot of spirit. Very happy for you.

 

[Roberta Lincoln]

You are an inspiration! How fabulous that you were able to do all of this with no meds!

Plus you can watch Trek while you are on the treadmill -- always a bonus!

{Squish!}

 

[Yeoman Randi]

Let's go walking. We can pick up some cute dudes while we're out.

CD, sounds like a plan! You've been doing pretty frickin' amazing yourself young lady. Kudos to YOU as well!!

You are an inspiration! How fabulous that you were able to do all of this with no meds!

Plus you can watch Trek while you are on the treadmill -- always a bonus!

{Squish!}

{{squishing you back!!}} Hey, if you get a treadmill i know YOU won't be watching tv while you're on it, right? Cos you never watch tv!

 

[Roshi]

Congrats on those figures, Randi!