Yes! I can and will do this!!

officiallymrswhite
officiallymrswhite Posts: 423 Member
edited September 29 in Success Stories
So today I weighed in and I felt great since I reached the 150s! My goal weight is 135 and my highest weight was 180. I have been at this for a month and I feel great. I also found out last week that my cholesterol level is extremely high...way over even the "bad range". High cholesterol and heart disease runs in my family so naturally I was alarmed and scared especially only being in my early 20s. The doctor is giving me 2 months to lower it on my own with a strict diet before using medication. I decided I am motivated now more than ever to eat healthy and workout. Not only to look better but to be healthier. I have already done great so far. Sticking to the diet and eating less than 8 grams of saturated fat a day. I can do this!

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  • VeganGal84
    VeganGal84 Posts: 938 Member
    Woo-hoo! You are so right, you are doing this!!
  • Monica_has_a_goal
    Monica_has_a_goal Posts: 694 Member
    Yes you can and you WILL do it! I have all the confidence in the world that you can do this!
    You've done so great this far and now you know how it all works. There's NOTHING to stop you now!
    Congrats on you're wonderful progress and keep up the great work!
  • shortemr
    shortemr Posts: 42 Member
    That's amazing you're doing so well. Congratulations. :)
  • atomdraco
    atomdraco Posts: 1,083 Member
    You are on the right track! I've had high cholesterol for a few years, and last year I managed to lower it to the borderline (201) by just watching my diet, but it's not enough because it's still high and HDL is low, LDL is very high. So I started actively exercise this year and eating more healthier. Guess what, my check up in May shows that I have lower my total cholesterol to 176, HDL up from 48 to 66, LDL lowered from 150+ to 99. So, I'm definitely know that you'll be there!

    FYI, not all fat is bad. Polyunsaturated & Monounsaturated are the good fat, and it helps you lower your LDL and up your HDL. Just watch out Saturated fat, and avoid Hydrogenated Oils which your body don't know what to do with it. Good luck on your journey and enjoy the ride.
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