New Member - needs to reduce ldl cholesterol

panjabi

Hi Al,

Looks like a great site.

Started yesterday after a briefing from my docter on my cholesterol levels.

He's told me to get my LDL down, HDL up to normal levels and loose 20Kg in 6 months. :noway: :blushing:

Any tips/advice/food lists/recipes welcome.

Good luck everyone. :happy:

best regards,

Panjabi.

Holton

I started my new lifestyle on January 4 and by the middle of May I had lost 35 pounds. When I went in for my annual checkup, my total cholesterol had dropped over 30 points, with my LDL's having dropped almost 40 points and my good HDL's going up by 30. I cut out white flour and white sugar and I pretty much eat the perimeter of the grocery store - FRESH foods = lots of vegetables and fruits, cheese, nuts, and lean meats. I have been exercising 2-4 times a week for 30-45 minutes each session (typically walking, but occasionally an elliptical and yoga). Losing the weight was great, but lowering my cholesterol (had been in the 200's for many years and I was headed for medication) was a real blessing from this lifestyle change. You CAN do it!!!!

arewethereyet

Well, hello there!! That was the same reason I began my journey on MFP 2 years ago!

My total chol was 297

it is now 183 with hdl 65 and ldl 127 (which they want even lower:grumble: )

All this was done through diet and exercise. For ME the exercise helps a lot. If I do not do my 4 hrs a week, my LDL goes up.

This month I am trying for no beef, egg yolks, fried foods and to eat green leafy stuff 2 x a day......along with more apples and oatmeal.

let's see what happens!!

Jeannie

arewethereyet

I started my new lifestyle on January 4 and by the middle of May I had lost 35 pounds. When I went in for my annual checkup, my total cholesterol had dropped over 30 points, with my LDL's having dropped almost 40 points and my good HDL's going up by 30. I cut out white flour and white sugar and I pretty much eat the perimeter of the grocery store - FRESH foods = lots of vegetables and fruits, cheese, nuts, and lean meats. I have been exercising 2-4 times a week for 30-45 minutes each session (typically walking, but occasionally an elliptical and yoga). Losing the weight was great, but lowering my cholesterol (had been in the 200's for many years and I was headed for medication) was a real blessing from this lifestyle change. You CAN do it!!!!

so you think the 'whites' drive up ldl levels? I am trying so hard not to take meds. I went on crestor for 1 week and had nightmares and sweats...............I seriously woke up in the middle of the night drenched......I did not come this far to put that in my body!

panjabi

Thanks for the incentive, it sounds like you have made great progress.

Also thanks for the tips on foods and excercise. :happy:

panjabi

thanks, it's encouraging to read that the excercise and the healthy eating work.

I hope the changes in your diet payoff and you make the progress you would like.

arewethereyet

bumping to see if anyone has any other ideas on lowering LDL