1 year, 50 pounds + NSV (Pics)

Woolooloo

Update, I ran my first half marathon today with a 1:47 finish. When I first started working out less than a year ago I couldn't run 1/2 a mile without feeling like I was going to die. I need a nap now

Woolooloo

Final NSV that I was really concerned about - my cholesterol has been high for years (and getting worse with each test). My last test was in July 2010 with:

Total - 234 (mildly high, would be high at 240)
LDL (bad cholesterol) - 172 (high)
HDL (good cholesterol) - 34 (low and consider a risk factor for heart disease)
Triglycerides - 138 (normal)

I was just tested last week and have turned things completely around:

Total - 191 (desirable)
LDL (bad cholesterol) - 133 (borderline high, normal is at 129)
HDL (good cholesterol) - 45 (normal)
Triglycerides - 63 (normal)

This was done completely through diet and exercise without ever touching a cholesterol drug. Hopefully this time next year things will look even better

theyrmysun

Way to go! I have cholesterol medication in my drawer that I am hoping I won't ever use since I am changing my ways. Thanks for the inspiration that I need.

jackiecroberts

Wow, you look like a different person!! Awesome job!!