I brought my cholesterol way down!

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Jackieb301
Jackieb301 Posts: 140 Member
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Just got my cholesterol test results back! After eating oatmeal every day, watching the amount of cholesterol I eat, and losing 13 pounds.... my total cholesterol went from 249 to 181!
And this is after about 7 weeks of doing the right thing with mfp....so happy:)

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  • dalgal26
    dalgal26 Posts: 781 Member
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    That is wonderful! So proud for you! Keep up the good work! And I love oatmeal, especially this time of year. :smile:
  • 4jenniferk
    4jenniferk Posts: 307 Member
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    Great job! It's hard to get your numbers down..... Keep it up!!!
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
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    Great Job!:heart::flowerforyou: :wink:
  • sugarsnacker
    sugarsnacker Posts: 8
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    Great Job - That is my goal too!!!
  • fitzie63
    fitzie63 Posts: 508 Member
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    Well done but you need to re-evaluate your lifestyle, nutritional balance and activity (exercise) to get that total cholesterol level down a lot more. Stay with your program~~~you're doing great :)
  • Hoppymom
    Hoppymom Posts: 1,158 Member
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    Congratulations! I went from total cholesterol to 181 to 159 in three weeks! My sugars went from 117-91. This healthy eating business really works! YYAy!
  • thurberj
    thurberj Posts: 528 Member
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    Fantastic!! I go to the doctor to have blood work done on Friday. When I went for my physical in April, my cholesterol and triglycerides were way up for the first time. That is what made me get on MFP and start working with a trainer and doing Zumba etc. I will be anxious to see if my hard work and 17lb weight loss has made a difference.

    You should be very proud!! Keep up the good work:wink:
  • ettawelk
    ettawelk Posts: 10
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    That's GREAT NEWS!!! Keep up the good work!!! :flowerforyou:
  • kent4j
    kent4j Posts: 391 Member
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    You are doing awesome! Proud of my lil sis.
  • aranchmom
    aranchmom Posts: 176 Member
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    I am so glad you posted your sucess! I am starting to fix oatmeal every day for my dh, cause his cholesterol is high. I am encouraged that it worked for you! He has lost 3 lbs in the last few weeks, too, so I hope he can keep it up. He is really concerned with his cholesterol, so hopefully we can knock those numbers down as well.
  • pkb614
    pkb614 Posts: 2
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    great Job!!!
  • samantha_runs
    samantha_runs Posts: 38
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    awesome !
  • 1grammie
    1grammie Posts: 163
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    For those who don't like oatmeal there are ways to sneak it into your meals. I cook it, cool and then add to smoothies. Also add to meat when making patties, loaves, or meatballs. It is a healthy addition to desserts(cookies, cakes and toppings for fruit). You can put in the blender and blend until fine and add to many recipes. Hope this helps someone eat this really healthy food.
  • Jackieb301
    Jackieb301 Posts: 140 Member
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    Thanks, everyone! I didn't think it would come down so quickly...and I'm really loving oatmeal every morning:) I definitely will keep going, need to exercise more... hopefully it'll go even lower!
  • Jackieb301
    Jackieb301 Posts: 140 Member
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    And, might I say.... Better Oats makes GREAT oatmeal!!
  • Arabian♥Breeze
    Arabian♥Breeze Posts: 323
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    Did you eat the instant oatmeal or make your own? I hate how sugary the instant oatmeal is. Not good for me because im Insulin resistant.

    CONGRATULATIONS HUN! Hopefully im next with the lowering cholesterol
  • Jackieb301
    Jackieb301 Posts: 140 Member
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    I use the flavored Better Oats, but they make "Raw" or no sugar oatmeal. I've also made my own, adding banana and splenda. My sister stirs in peanut butter and sugar free hot cocoa mix (1/2 packet or so)...yum!
  • StrengthIsBeautiful
    StrengthIsBeautiful Posts: 309 Member
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    Very happy for you! Good work!
  • Jackieb301
    Jackieb301 Posts: 140 Member
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    I am so glad you posted your sucess! I am starting to fix oatmeal every day for my dh, cause his cholesterol is high. I am encouraged that it worked for you! He has lost 3 lbs in the last few weeks, too, so I hope he can keep it up. He is really concerned with his cholesterol, so hopefully we can knock those numbers down as well.
    Thank you and good luck! It really helps to monitor my cholesterol intake when I log in my food.

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