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hi from nh , need help w weight,cholesterol,recipes,support

nhlady1980
nhlady1980 Posts: 2
edited February 21 in Introduce Yourself
I am new to this over weight n high cholesterol issue, I have the support of my Dr and my x lol and that is it,
I am looking for recipes with out seafood,guidance as to what to eat specifically and maybe easy exercise or walking ideas as I have to start out slow
Thanks so much and best wishes to all

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  • CynthiaT60
    CynthiaT60 Posts: 1,280 Member
    Hi, start out by filling in all the stuff under My Home (profile, goals, activity level etc.). Don't set your goal too high. Then just ease into it by logging everything you eat (use a food scale) and trying to match the numbers at the bottom of the food page as well as possible. You'll be on your way.
    Good luck!
    P.S. Walking is good; make sure you have decent shoes and don't overdo it in the beginning.
  • CynthiaT60
    CynthiaT60 Posts: 1,280 Member
    kbai
  • roanokejoe49
    roanokejoe49 Posts: 820 Member
    Um, what's up with not eating seafood?
  • blakedebo
    blakedebo Posts: 130 Member
    Hi! I am also from NH :) Take a peek around the boards, there is lots of good information there. Also, as a PP said, fill out your info, set a calorie goal, log your food- weigh everything (besides liquids, measure those).
    Good luck! feel free to friend me as well, I log daily!
  • angel7472
    angel7472 Posts: 317 Member
    I'm pescatarian which means a vegetarian that eats seafood. I eat seafood everyday and my cholesterol is great! Salmon is an excellent source of Omega 3's and good fats. Shellfish unfortunately is not. If you know what fish to eat it's more beneficial to you than a lot of meat.

    Did your doctor advise on no seafood? Just wondering is all.

    When I was 18 my doctor did a blood test and came back saying I had high cholesterol. I thought it odd. She tried to put me on a low cholesterol diet and gave me a packet on what I could eat and not eat. Came to find out that I never had high cholesterol. She did the blood test after I had McDonalds. Of course the test is skewed! Unless the blood draw was done after a 12 hour fasting state the results could be wrong. I have my blood drawn every year and have never had high cholesterol.
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