Turned life around in 6 weeks...............

[gvarsity]

Congrats that is great!

[j6ppc]

Good on you Carlos.

[Blueface]

FREAKING DOCTORS!!!!

What a way to bring down a high.
I send him all the blood work and no, not good enough for him. He sends me for more tests.
Wants to rule out arterial desease.
I suppose that is not a bad thing as long as results come back good.

[ATLHARP]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Aside from pride of what I have accomplished, this post is mainly to illustrate that it can be done and if you are in a similar bind, just get hopping and get it done.

Some may recall my post from about 6 weeks ago or slightly more where I got some really bad news from my cardiologist. Wasn't will I have a heart attack or when will I have one but more like why was I still walking.

My combined cholesterol was at 306 with my HDL very low. My ratio was somewhere around 5.0 which is not good at all. I was bordering on sugar problems with a rather high glucose and my blood pressure was not being controlled properly by my meds.

I decided to do all I could do to change it - no holds barred.
Started a new way of eating, seeking healthier foods and more vegetables.
Lunches now consist of the very many different ways I can creatively eat turkey.
Started regular cardio exercise, even while on the road.
Started taking all my meds regularly - blood pressure and two for cholesterol.
Started daily Pomegranate juice.
Started daily Omega 3 Fish Oil pills.

Just had an insurance company comprehensive blood analysis done 2 weeks ago or so due to changes in my life insurance policies and it is truly amazing what I accomplished just four to five weeks post having visited the dr.
My cholesterol is now at 180.
My HDL is at 63
The ratio is now 2.8 - STELLAR!!!
My BP is steady at 118 over 78
I lost 7 pounds and lost one size on my belt/waist - I never had a weight problem but could have stood to lose that off the waist to help my herniated discs feel better.
My glucose is steady at 91

It can be done!!!

RIGHT ON! Nice Carlos, see what happens when you spend more time taking your meds and eating well instead of sucking down massive amounts of alcohol!

ATL

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by ATLHARP

RIGHT ON! Nice Carlos, see what happens when you spend more time taking your meds and eating well instead of sucking down massive amounts of alcohol!

ATL

I wonder who is influential in that "massive amounts of alcohol"?

[Blueface]

IT CAN BE DONE!!!

Just had some blood work done a week ago this past Friday.
Kicking butt!!!

LDL down to 100 from over 250 that I was at 8 weeks ago.
HDL around 50 something (can't recall as too excited over LDL results).
Combined down to 174 from 309 8 weeks ago.
Doc wants to bring my LDL down 10 more points to 90.
I have a personal goal of 80.
Had some artery desease tests done and seems I am OK with that.

So......it can in fact be done.
I am still enjoying life and still enjoying great foods. Just being more particular about what I eat. Mostly turkey, fish and chicken. Limited fried foods and when fried, only in Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
More veggies.
More fruits.
Fish Oil pills daily.
Pomegranate Juice daily.
Cholesterol pills daily.
Cardio workouts at least 4 times per week.

IT CAN BE DONE!!!
More importantly, it can become a way of life, not just a short term thing.
This is now a way of life for me.
I hope this helps inspire others to improve their chances of hanging out at CS a bit longer.

[hova45]

That is great, it is never to late for anyone to get into shape; I myself have been going to the gym for years and I enjoy it you have to make the bet out of every situation.

[ResIpsa]

outstanding Carlos

[doctorcue]

Rock on brother!!! Keep the momentum going!

[BigGreg]

Thats great news, glad to hear your turning things around.. dont stop with the progress!

[publicspeakingnerd]

Congrats bro, that's awesome!

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Blueface

IT CAN BE DONE!!!

Just had some blood work done a week ago this past Friday.
Kicking butt!!!

LDL down to 100 from over 250 that I was at 8 weeks ago.
HDL around 50 something (can't recall as too excited over LDL results).
Combined down to 174 from 309 8 weeks ago.
Doc wants to bring my LDL down 10 more points to 90.
I have a personal goal of 80.
Had some artery desease tests done and seems I am OK with that.

So......it can in fact be done.
I am still enjoying life and still enjoying great foods. Just being more particular about what I eat. Mostly turkey, fish and chicken. Limited fried foods and when fried, only in Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
More veggies.
More fruits.
Fish Oil pills daily.
Pomegranate Juice daily.
Cholesterol pills daily.
Cardio workouts at least 4 times per week.

IT CAN BE DONE!!!
More importantly, it can become a way of life, not just a short term thing.
This is now a way of life for me.
I hope this helps inspire others to improve their chances of hanging out at CS a bit longer.

Excellent....we want you to be around for MegaMoB Herf XXXVIII!!!