Aww crud, Dr had my blood run today..oops

Am being forced into diet, exercise and weight loss now... crap... one of my bad cholesterol numbers was like double what it was supposed to be..

Triglycerides (what ever the heck they are) are also double friggen great.. Karen is going to be all over my case now...

Hope it is just my "egg" habit... :laugh: they are giving me like 90 days to get it under control before they "intervene" on my behalf...

any dietitians around here?


I was diagnosed with the same thing at the beginning of the year. My Triglycerides were 52 points higher than they are supposed to be. To me, Triglycerides are harder to avoid because it’s the refined sugars that you are trying to reduce or eliminate from your diet.

My downfalls were Maple Brown Sugar Pop tarts, Gatorade. Both of those things are high in sugars. Also alcoholic beverages need to be limited because the do the same thing, spike your Triglycerides.

I’m trying to get my Triglycerides down by changing my diet and in another 4-5 months I will have my blood work redone. Hopefully that will help so that I don’t have to be placed on meds to reduce it.

Good Luck! :thumbsup:

Edit: This might be helpful for you or other members...

What's the best way to lower triglycerides?

Healthy lifestyle choices are key.

Lose excess pounds. If you're overweight, losing the excess pounds can help lower your triglycerides. Motivate yourself by focusing on the benefits of losing weight, such as more energy and improved health.

Cut back on calories. Remember that excess calories are converted to triglycerides and stored as fat. Reducing your calories will reduce triglycerides.

Avoid sugary and refined foods. Simple carbohydrates, such as sugar and foods made with white flour, can cause a sudden increase in insulin production. This can increase triglycerides.

Limit the cholesterol in your diet. Aim for no more than 300 milligrams (mg) of cholesterol a day — or less than 200 mg if you have heart disease. Avoid the most concentrated sources of cholesterol, including meats high in saturated fat, egg yolks and whole milk products.

Choose healthier fats. Trade saturated fat for healthier monounsaturated fat, found in olive, peanut and canola oils. Substitute fish high in omega-3 fatty acids — such as mackerel and salmon — for red meat.

Eliminate trans fat. Trans fat can be found in fried foods and many commercial baked products, such as cookies, crackers and snack cakes. But don't rely on packages that are labeled "trans fat-free." In the United States, if a food contains less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving, it can be labeled trans fat-free. Even though those amounts seem small, they can add up quickly if you eat a lot of foods containing small amounts of trans fat. Instead, read the ingredients list. You can tell that a food has trans fat in it if it contains partially hydrogenated oil.

Avoid alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is high in calories and sugar and has a particularly potent effect on triglycerides. Even small amounts of alcohol can raise triglyceride levels.

Exercise regularly. Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most or all days of the week. Regular exercise can boost "good" cholesterol while lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides. Take a brisk daily walk, swim laps or join an exercise group. If you don't have time to exercise for 30 minutes, try squeezing it in 10 minutes at a time. Take a short walk, climb the stairs at work, or try some sit-ups or push-ups as you watch television.
 
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Randy man, it's not what you eat as it is how much you eat.

I eat one meal a day topped with two shots of nookie and I'm as healthy as a horse and old as molasses!


It's the nookie man, it's the NOOKIE!
:beerchug:
 
:beerchug:Awww man! I got the same speech from my Doc about a month back...I am just trying to make better choices right now. Not ready for the hardcore, cut stuff out completely stuff yet...

Nice to know its not just me! Ha!
 
Thanks GOD that the Doc found some things to correct. The alternative to not finding it is bad.
 
wow randy...well look at it this way, you will drop a few #s and be much faster at the track days...I bet its a combo of those 1 inch thick breakfast steaks and all the eggs...
 
Get it taken care of, Randy (and Rock). You'll feel better once its under control. I have known people that had to take meds for it and it was disgusting to me and I didn't have to take it.
 
Hey, just think about how skinny you will be, and feel so much better, You're gonna have to buy all new gear.. :laugh: Good luck ,and be patient. Really great advice from all of you.. You guys are the best...
 
Sorry 2 hear your having health issues buddy.
Take good care of yourself we need your input here.

I have started jogging myself o-man is it a sad thing 2 see.

1/8 mile bike 6.29 seconds on foot prob around 4 min.:whistle:

Im trying lower blood pressure gotta break my salt addiction.

Good luck amigo we both might have start hitting the saled bars.
 
Don't you work for a Doctor?

Don't forget about the exercise. :rulez:
 
Randy man, it's not what you eat as it is how much you eat.

I eat one meal a day topped with two shots of nookie and I'm as healthy as a horse and old as molasses!


It's the nookie man, it's the NOOKIE!
:beerchug:


Randy is screwed....
 
Please take care of it now man,

I have been an Insulin dep Diabetic for over 18 years now.

Praise God through a good diet and mild exercise all my numbers are great, across the board.

You just have to get a few new habits thats all....

You don't want to hear your Dr say anything about Type-2 Diabetes.

Hang in there:thumbsup:
 
I'm not a dietitian but I stayed in a Holiday Inn once.

I've seen you eat and I can assure you that you better not just focus on the eggs! (Not that I have any room to point fingers)
You telling me my Mexican food diet is in trouble right? :laugh:

I'm right there with ya randy. Just went to my appointment wednesday. Same diagnosis. No meds yet, but they gave me a few months to fix it or else :laugh:
yea is what he told me...

Don't you work for a Doctor?

Don't forget about the exercise. :rulez:
Yes I do, but "denial" is contrary to popular belief, NOT a river in Egypt.. He is the one that ordered me off to blood work when I started feeling run down an awful lot.. Those who know me, are aware that I usually have pretty good energy... it has been all I can do to get out of bed lately..

Randy is screwed....
I am liking Tuf's "nookie" thing :rofl:

Another member here "Dr E" sent me a comprehensive list of stuff to work on and 2 things stood out.. Milk and eggs... my weakness..

The processed sugars, breads, grains are not too much of an issue except for "Mexican" night.. lots of grains.. The other problem "alcohol" .. without going into very much detail, I might drink a bit more than I should..

My overall Cholesterol is 238 but the problem areas..

triglycerides are at 425 (red flag) should be under 150..
VLDL is 81
MCHC is 33.1 27-31 is normal so not too bad

thanks for all the input everyone.....

feeling like I am a bit under the gun here to succeed (works good for me) so here we go... new challenge...
 
You telling me my Mexican food diet is in trouble right? :laugh:

yea is what he told me...

Yes I do, but "denial" is contrary to popular belief, NOT a river in Egypt.. He is the one that ordered me off to blood work when I started feeling run down an awful lot.. Those who know me, are aware that I usually have pretty good energy... it has been all I can do to get out of bed lately..

I am liking Tuf's "nookie" thing :rofl:

Another member here "Dr E" sent me a comprehensive list of stuff to work on and 2 things stood out.. Milk and eggs... my weakness..

The processed sugars, breads, grains are not too much of an issue except for "Mexican" night.. lots of grains.. The other problem "alcohol" .. without going into very much detail, I might drink a bit more than I should..

My overall Cholesterol is 238 but the problem areas..

triglycerides are at 425 (red flag) should be under 150..
VLDL is 81
MCHC is 33.1 27-31 is normal so not too bad

thanks for all the input everyone.....

feeling like I am a bit under the gun here to succeed (works good for me) so here we go... new challenge...

Start with a good colon cleanse. :thumbsup:
 
Too much nookie can be bad for you too.
I was ailing and went to the doc and he said I had to cut it in half.
"Cut out Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays" he said.
I said "I can't cut out Wednesday, that is my night at home. :whistle:"
 
Too much nookie can be bad for you too.
I was ailing and went to the doc and he said I had to cut it in half.
"Cut out Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays" he said.
I said "I can't cut out Wednesday, that is my night at home. :whistle:"
:laugh: I love the Levitra ads... "may cause delayed muscle aches" guess that would be like the day after yard work? a bit sore?
 
Am being forced into diet, exercise and weight loss now... crap... one of my bad cholesterol numbers was like double what it was supposed to be..

Triglycerides (what ever the heck they are) are also double friggen great.. Karen is going to be all over my case now...

Hope it is just my "egg" habit... :laugh: they are giving me like 90 days to get it under control before they "intervene" on my behalf...

any dietitians around here?

Stop eating and you'll be alright :whistle:
 
OK some empirical evidence for that Metamucil stuff.
I am sporting about 40 extra pounds (by the chart, and 30 in my own mind)
For the last year I have taken 1 ½ spoonfuls of Metamucil first thing in the AM and just before bed.
I have always had high cholesterol, just outside the range of 4.2 to 5.2 (mine was always about 6.2 mmol/l).
Here is my blood work from July 3rd.
The L is for too low! Alright!

Don’t know what this proves, but I’m sticking with it.
(The test for Cholesterol up here is in metric, the US numbers are different, but you get the idea.)
Try it Randy and let us know……

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