Hi Fat-Low Carb lab results

Keliandra

11 Apr 2014 Been doing LCHF for 87 days. My goal is 1800 calories daily. My macros are 20% Carbs, 20% Protein & 60% Fat, with no limit on saturated vs. unsaturated fat. I take 22 units of insulin daily, and 2000 mg of Metformin HCl. Been on vacation for the last week, many tempting carb foods and tropical drinks.

Total cholesterol: 212
LDL: 131
HDL: 45
Triglycerides: 179
A1C: 5.6
AST/SGOT: 18
ALT/SGPT: 38
Weight: 229
BMI: 33.8
Waist: 43.00

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04 Mar 2014 Been doing LCHF for 50 days. My goal is 1800 calories daily. My macros are 20% Carbs, 20% Protein & 60% Fat, with no limit on saturated vs. unsaturated fat. I take 26 units of insulin daily, and 2500 mg of Metformin HCl.

Total cholesterol: 216
LDL: 141
HDL: 45
Triglycerides: 151
A1C: 7.1
AST/SGOT: 33
ALT/SGPT: 66
Weight: 240.4
BMI: 35.5
Waist: 46.75

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13 Jan 2014 initial blood results, before starting a HFLC diet. My goal is 1800 calories daily and at least 50% of my calories from fat.

Total cholesterol: 251
LDL: 211
HDL: 40
Triglycerides: 468
A1C: 11.9
AST/SGOT: 215 (15-37 is normal)
ALT/SGPT: 203 (12-78 is normal)
Weight: 252.4
BMI: 37.3
Waist: 49.75

_John_

not that I advocate doing low carb, but one can do it smartly.

If you aren't already, eating greens, cruciferious vegetables, and your fruit as berries (raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries in particular) maximizes the micronutrients and fiber you get from your 20% carbs and may contribute to an even better improvement in your numbers (nice work so far btw).

Keliandra

Thank you. I usually eat blueberries instead of strawberries. Most of my carbs come from either dairy or berries/veggies.

LatinaGordita

These are great results! Your A1C -- WOW! Great drop. Same with the Trig! I eat less carbs, and follow a Keto diet, so understand the benefits of low carbing. Keeping on doing what you are doing! Maybe next time, the doc will remove the metformin.

Congrats on following a healthier diet and becoming healthier YOU!

Keliandra

A couple people have asked where I get my carbs from. Here is a typical day:

1 Tbs sunflower seeds
2/3 cup raw baby spinach
1 1/3 cup mixed baby greens
1-2 oz each celery, carrot, radish, snow pea, cucumber
30 g blueberries or grape tomatoes

1 container greek yogurt
1 oz almonds or natural peanut butter
1-2 oz dark chocolate
30-100 g blackberries or raspberries
1/2 - 1 1/2 cups asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, peppers, zucchini or corn

3 Tbs Coffee Mate flavored creamer

DebraYvonne

great job!!!