Bad Cholesterol + Bad Family History = wake up!
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coreydel
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I am 39 years old, I have a wife and three kids. Kind of on top of world right now, aside from the impending heart attack if I don't smaerten up.
I just got my cholesterol numbers from my recent fasting test...grrrrr
Total: 242
HDL: 35
Triglycerides: 185
LDL: 170
I've dieted in the past and had mild success and just put it all back on.
My father survived a serious heart attack just about a year ago, and his numbers were better than mine.
My doctor is telling me to lose 30 lbs, and fix my diet before we determine if I need medication and if so, how much.
I'd be thrilled if I could get there, and improve on these numbers. And I am dreading medication. I don't even like taking advil/tylenol.
I'm 5'-7" Tall
Starting weight 8/5/13 was 199 lbs just before I found MFP.
Today I'm at 189 lbs
Anyone who would like to add me as a friend, feel free. I could use some camaraderie and accountability.
I just got my cholesterol numbers from my recent fasting test...grrrrr
Total: 242
HDL: 35
Triglycerides: 185
LDL: 170
I've dieted in the past and had mild success and just put it all back on.
My father survived a serious heart attack just about a year ago, and his numbers were better than mine.
My doctor is telling me to lose 30 lbs, and fix my diet before we determine if I need medication and if so, how much.
I'd be thrilled if I could get there, and improve on these numbers. And I am dreading medication. I don't even like taking advil/tylenol.
I'm 5'-7" Tall
Starting weight 8/5/13 was 199 lbs just before I found MFP.
Today I'm at 189 lbs
Anyone who would like to add me as a friend, feel free. I could use some camaraderie and accountability.
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Hello there,
I lost my Dad to a heart attack at 59 years old due to his poor diet. Now here I am, my highest weight ever. BUT I am here to make a change! You can do this too! I can't believe how supportive this community has already been.
Good luck on your journey!0
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