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nightrythmWell, things mostly checked out. They gave me an EKG 'cause I'm over 40 and apparently my heart looks great. So that's good. However, for the first time ever my bloodwork was not so good. I have elevated "bad" cholesterol. My "good" cholesterol is also higher than average. (That's apparently ok.)
I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I only walk the dog 4 blocks in the morning. When it got cold this winter I had a lot of atole, which I made with whole milk and heavy cream. Patch discovered butter and cooks everything in butter or bacon fat. At some point I started eating two eggs in one sitting. I'm pretty sure I used to only eat one. I've also gained 30 lbs over the last 5 years, so that doesn't thrill me.
Obviously I'm making some changes in the way I eat and trying to get some more excercise. I'm trying to drink more water (as always). I'm eating an apple and a citrus fruit each day. I'm insisting Patch cook with olive oil. (I know he's going to get cranky and fed up.) I'm eating a small handful of walnuts daily. I'm planning on upping my anti-oxidant intake. As soon as it's light outside when I get home from work, the dog, Patch and I are going for extended evening walks. I also want to extend my morning walk, to make sure I'm getting a mile a day.
Of course I have to combat all the temptation. I mean, I already live without chocolate and coffee, how much sacrifice is required?! This morning I was a good girl and at my O's with lowfat milk. Then I get to the office where they have cinnamon rolls. So I had half a cinnamon roll and a bunch of blueberries (high in anti-oxidants = good for me) and a giant glass of water. Making these changes is going to be hard, especially with a partner who's not onboard.
The doc wants me back in 6 months. We'll see then how this project has progressed.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I only walk the dog 4 blocks in the morning. When it got cold this winter I had a lot of atole, which I made with whole milk and heavy cream. Patch discovered butter and cooks everything in butter or bacon fat. At some point I started eating two eggs in one sitting. I'm pretty sure I used to only eat one. I've also gained 30 lbs over the last 5 years, so that doesn't thrill me.
Obviously I'm making some changes in the way I eat and trying to get some more excercise. I'm trying to drink more water (as always). I'm eating an apple and a citrus fruit each day. I'm insisting Patch cook with olive oil. (I know he's going to get cranky and fed up.) I'm eating a small handful of walnuts daily. I'm planning on upping my anti-oxidant intake. As soon as it's light outside when I get home from work, the dog, Patch and I are going for extended evening walks. I also want to extend my morning walk, to make sure I'm getting a mile a day.
Of course I have to combat all the temptation. I mean, I already live without chocolate and coffee, how much sacrifice is required?! This morning I was a good girl and at my O's with lowfat milk. Then I get to the office where they have cinnamon rolls. So I had half a cinnamon roll and a bunch of blueberries (high in anti-oxidants = good for me) and a giant glass of water. Making these changes is going to be hard, especially with a partner who's not onboard.
The doc wants me back in 6 months. We'll see then how this project has progressed.
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At least you're not as decrepit as me.
;>)
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Also, I love you.
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He really didn't seem very concerned. He told me to excercise more. And then when I asked about food, he also gave me a list of dietery recs. Most of it seems pretty common sense.
I'm confused about Avocado though. His list says to avoid it, but the "natural health" websites say that it's good to have when lowering cholesterol.
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As for avocado...I cannot speak to the benefits or perils of it since I think it's totally gross and I never eat it. :) Most of the time, I hear it placed in the good in moderation column. I'd do what you're comfortable with. Since I'm quite certain your situation isn't a dire as mine is, you probably don't have to make the giant lifestyle changes I do. If you like that icky fruit, go ahead and have it once or twice a week. It's your taste buds that will suffer. :D
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If I am frying things, I use either Earth Balance, which is vegan, or an oil like sunflower oil, which is high in Vitamin E. I've also replaced all of grain products with whole grain. Not sure how this all has affected my cholesterol, but I've definitely lost weight. Good luck! Sounds like you are off to a good start.