Cholesterol Magic!

ZiezieO

AMAZING NEWS!
Three months ago I had my cholesterol tested, I had very poor results. My "cholesterol" was 311 my TRI was about 40 too high, my HDL was alright and my LDL was about 100 over where it should have been... That was my rock bottom when my mom (a PT) called me and said, "You can have a heart attack or stroke if you don't change NOW."

I was simply scared out of it. I am 21, I recently gained near 40 lbs in the last 9 months to make me 162 lbs for no apparent reason other than giving up on being healthy and taking care of myself.

I was prescribed 10mg of cholesterol meds and told to come back in 3 months... I decided I wasn't going to let my life be run by medications... I was going to take my medicine-of course, but I was going to change my behavior too. SERIOUSLY. I started watching Youtube videos and found work outs that I could do in my home that I liked! (TIFFANY ROTHE IS MY FAV-no situps!) I stopped cold turkey eating out. I joined My FItness Pal, and I started looking at what I was eating...

Budget wasn't hard. I realized that if I actually spent my money on food that was good for me, and in the portions that I should be eating, eating healthy was no more expensive than inexpensive artery blockers! Youtube is essentially free, and there are hundreds of people with motivational messages and success stories to get you going on down days. I have been doing so good, that I actually got outside and ran... the first block was hard, but I ended up running a mile before I even turned around to go home. I was amazed.

Today I got my labs back from my three month follow up.... my doctor wrote "WOW!" in bright red pen... my Cholesterol dropped over 100 pt to 208! Still a little high, but out of the severe danger zone. My HDL dropped a little but that was because my LDL had dropped significantly too-which is normal. My doctor was amazed. She said that the MEDICATION COULD NOT DO ALL THIS ON ITS' OWN. KEEP UP WHATEVER MIRACLE ROUTINE THAT YOU HAVE FOUND YOURSELF IN.

I want to thank MFP, because without it, I would never had to face myself. I have a LONG ways to go, but I can do it now that I know that things are working. GOOD LUCK and if anyone needs any advice or help, let me know!

cristaine

I should be sleeping, but I happened across your post and I just wanted to say WELL DONE!!

And, I love your hair

Congrats and keep it up!!

quietHiker

That is amazing!!!!!!! So glad you're able to see some health NSVs!!! Keep up the great work you're doing and I am sure you will see more!

sgarrard01

WELL DONE!

if you've found some good youtube video's could you put the links up???

x

ZiezieO

Some of my favorite videos to work out to by Tiffany Rothe!

10 min Booty Shaking Waist Workout- Lose inches off your waist by shaking your hips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=r_J8btnIEKQ

Get your SEXY BACK with this Fat Burning, Calorie Blasting, Body-Sculpting Workout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOZDN1UnZ9U&feature=relmfu

10 Minute Mountain Climber workout, Burn Fat to the Max!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo5TpbHjI74&feature=relmfu


I love how it feels fun and never robotic!

mfp_junkie

Good for you! A great success story that will inspire many of us!

MrEyeCandy

Awesome job! By the way, can't tell you how many people I know who have had some bad side effects from cholesterol meds.
Oh and check this out. http://www.zeus-publications.com/cholesterol_book.htm

Ms_Freda

I was shocked that someone your age would have such a high cholesterol level, but I am very happy for you and encouraged by you to continue the struggle to loose weight and get in shape. Keep up the good work!!!