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heather9986hg
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I have noticed I eat eggs alot. At least every day. I don't like red meat so most of my protein comes from chicken, eggs or fish.
I think the last time they checked my cholesterol it was very good but that was at about five years ago. I'm only 35.
Is eating eggs every day bad for you?
Please don't suggest talking to my Dr...they know absolutely nothing about nutrition or weight loss. And I didn't get my cholesterol checked this year I really can't afford it right now
Any insight on if I can eat eggs each day?
I think the last time they checked my cholesterol it was very good but that was at about five years ago. I'm only 35.
Is eating eggs every day bad for you?
Please don't suggest talking to my Dr...they know absolutely nothing about nutrition or weight loss. And I didn't get my cholesterol checked this year I really can't afford it right now
Any insight on if I can eat eggs each day?
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Don't eat the yolk part if ya worried... Should be fine if you eat one or two eggs a day..0
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Here's a summary of eggs and cholesterol research.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/expert-answers/cholesterol/faq-20058468
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Hey heather !
In my opinion and experiences eating eggs ( the whole egg) is absolutely fine. As there are many studies, cholesterol eaten from eggs DOES NOT increase cholesterol in your blood. Your body will use it to produce steroid hornones ( testosterone, estrogen, or cortisol).
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Ive ate 3 eggs a day for the last 5 years. my cholesterol is good! there is a huge genetic factor also that plays a role in what your levels are1
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I egg a lot of whole eggs and my cholesterol is looking great. The bigger drivers for poor cholesterol health are obesity, lack of exercise, excessive drink, smoking, and having a poor diet overall. If you are focusing on whole foods, consuming adequate fiber, and exercise, you should see improved health.3
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bold_rabbit wrote: »Here's a summary of eggs and cholesterol research.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/expert-answers/cholesterol/faq-20058468
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Ive ate 3 eggs a day for the last 5 years. my cholesterol is good! there is a huge genetic factor also that plays a role in what your levels are
Unfortunately my mom and dad both have high cholesterol and that's why they want to watch my levels
The last time I was checked a few years ago it was great but the Dr brought it up again this year
I think they flag me as cholesterol pure or something because of family history and I don't like that because it doesn't reflect me...I feel0 -
I egg a lot of whole eggs and my cholesterol is looking great. The bigger drivers for poor cholesterol health are obesity, lack of exercise, excessive drink, smoking, and having a poor diet overall. If you are focusing on whole foods, consuming adequate fiber, and exercise, you should see improved health.
Unfortunately according to BMI i am obese I am five feet seven inches and I'm 220 but people say I don't look that heavy
I'm trying to workout more I'm at a job where I'm on my feet all day I've never smoked only drink on holidays but never excessive
Working on improving my diet and getting more servings of veggies each day...I do have a sweet tooth1 -
Some who have high cholesterol find that it responds to diet and some do not. It's generally NOT dietary cholesterol that's the issue for those with the dietary response, however, but high sat fat. My dad has controlled his formerly high cholesterol for a long time by mostly cutting out red meat and dairy fat (and other foods with high sat fat). He was already a normal weight and active at the time, which also helps with cholesterol for many.
If your doctor recommends something dietary to try, I would try it, but for most people eggs are likely not going to be an issue.0 -
OK, Heather, here's the situation. You look great to your family and friends. Age 35 will do that because you are fit and healthy. But, to be honest, you are 70 pounds overweight. Now many people will go through life with that and it not be a problem. Maybe you. But, if you want to be sure, get a calorie goal to get yourself down to 155 in about 2-3 years, and stick to it. And, estimate the oil in those eggs because that is where the calories are hiding. Then log them like anything else. And, don't worry about cholesterol from scrambled eggs. It was fake news 40 years ago.1
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wilson10102018 wrote: »OK, Heather, here's the situation. You look great to your family and friends. Age 35 will do that because you are fit and healthy. But, to be honest, you are 70 pounds overweight. Now many people will go through life with that and it not be a problem. Maybe you. But, if you want to be sure, get a calorie goal to get yourself down to 155 in about 2-3 years, and stick to it. And, estimate the oil in those eggs because that is where the calories are hiding. Then log them like anything else. And, don't worry about cholesterol from scrambled eggs. It was fake news 40 years ago.
The lowest weight I could ever get to was 180 🤷♀️
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heather9986hg wrote: »I egg a lot of whole eggs and my cholesterol is looking great. The bigger drivers for poor cholesterol health are obesity, lack of exercise, excessive drink, smoking, and having a poor diet overall. If you are focusing on whole foods, consuming adequate fiber, and exercise, you should see improved health.
Unfortunately according to BMI i am obese I am five feet seven inches and I'm 220 but people say I don't look that heavy
I'm trying to workout more I'm at a job where I'm on my feet all day I've never smoked only drink on holidays but never excessive
Working on improving my diet and getting more servings of veggies each day...I do have a sweet tooth
It's all about progress, not perfection. Keep eating eggs and other whole foods and focus on getting your weight down. That will provide the biggest impact on health. Other things that can improve cholesterol is high fiber foods and fish.3 -
heather9986hg wrote: »wilson10102018 wrote: »OK, Heather, here's the situation. You look great to your family and friends. Age 35 will do that because you are fit and healthy. But, to be honest, you are 70 pounds overweight. Now many people will go through life with that and it not be a problem. Maybe you. But, if you want to be sure, get a calorie goal to get yourself down to 155 in about 2-3 years, and stick to it. And, estimate the oil in those eggs because that is where the calories are hiding. Then log them like anything else. And, don't worry about cholesterol from scrambled eggs. It was fake news 40 years ago.
The lowest weight I could ever get to was 180 🤷♀️
It takes a lot of consistency. My lowest weight from high school and when I lost most of my weight was 173. After another year of working hard, I am 163-165. Your previous weight doesn't have an impact on where you could be. Your drive and consistency will determine that.1 -
heather9986hg wrote: »wilson10102018 wrote: »OK, Heather, here's the situation. You look great to your family and friends. Age 35 will do that because you are fit and healthy. But, to be honest, you are 70 pounds overweight. Now many people will go through life with that and it not be a problem. Maybe you. But, if you want to be sure, get a calorie goal to get yourself down to 155 in about 2-3 years, and stick to it. And, estimate the oil in those eggs because that is where the calories are hiding. Then log them like anything else. And, don't worry about cholesterol from scrambled eggs. It was fake news 40 years ago.
The lowest weight I could ever get to was 180 🤷♀️
It takes a lot of consistency. My lowest weight from high school and when I lost most of my weight was 173. After another year of working hard, I am 163-165. Your previous weight doesn't have an impact on where you could be. Your drive and consistency will determine that.
Well I do put hard work and consistentcy in
I started at 320 the lowest I got was 180
When I was 230 I was diagnosed with Hashimotos thyroid and put on levothyroxine
I noticed every now and then I gain weight and then when they check my thyroid my tsh is high and I can back to 180 again
But at the end of the day 220 is way better than 320 right?2 -
heather9986hg wrote: »heather9986hg wrote: »wilson10102018 wrote: »OK, Heather, here's the situation. You look great to your family and friends. Age 35 will do that because you are fit and healthy. But, to be honest, you are 70 pounds overweight. Now many people will go through life with that and it not be a problem. Maybe you. But, if you want to be sure, get a calorie goal to get yourself down to 155 in about 2-3 years, and stick to it. And, estimate the oil in those eggs because that is where the calories are hiding. Then log them like anything else. And, don't worry about cholesterol from scrambled eggs. It was fake news 40 years ago.
The lowest weight I could ever get to was 180 🤷♀️
It takes a lot of consistency. My lowest weight from high school and when I lost most of my weight was 173. After another year of working hard, I am 163-165. Your previous weight doesn't have an impact on where you could be. Your drive and consistency will determine that.
Well I do put hard work and consistentcy in
I started at 320 the lowest I got was 180
When I was 230 I was diagnosed with Hashimotos thyroid and put on levothyroxine
I noticed every now and then I gain weight and then when they check my thyroid my tsh is high and I can back to 180 again
But at the end of the day 220 is way better than 320 right?
Absolutely. I wasn't discounting your success. So just keep working.0
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