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47 is a winning time! Awesome. Well above the average runner or first-timer

That is fast! I have been running for years and my best is 57 min. Average is an hour and change

For me, it requires massive calorie burning, like when I was training for Half IronMan triathlon and 100 mile bike rides. Burning 1000s of calories in each workout and always being at a deficit is the only way I have gotten my thighs to slim down.

Good news update! I just had my bloodwork done again and got my LDL down to 100 from 145 with no drugs, so I am no longer considered to have high cholesterol! Yippee!! So, I have answered my original question - YES it can be done with just diet and exercise. Thanks for all the comments, tips and info! I am excited.

That's what I was thinking. I will retry with cycle mode and HRM.

Thanks to everyone for the tips and info!

I totally agree with you. Unless you have high LDL and low HDL and bad triglycerides and high blood pressure, etc - most things can be managed better by improving diet and regular exercise

That is fantastic! Congrats! I need to schedule my follow up blood test, however the results of my calcium test and carotid artery tests showed I have zero calcium deposits on my arteries and zero blockage or narrowing, so I am not planning to take any meds.

well it must be genetic for me because I have never smoked, I have always been athletic and I am not overweight (not much any way... ). I still don't think it is a reason to take meds yet. I will see what the next test results say. Thanks!

too much to count and track! Ahh! :)

That is great! I am still struggling to keep sat fat down. I didn't realize how much I was eating. I guess awareness is the first step. I need to build a list of good things to eat. I am getting there!

Glad you got off the drugs. I am avoiding it unless there is some solid proof that it will keep me from heart disease or stroke. I am now awaiting the result of the carotid artery ultrasound to see if my arteries are pushing enough blood through (my non-scientific explanation).

That is awesome! I can't wait for my carotid artery ultrasound. Hopefully I will get the same results as the calcium test and next time I get the blood test it will be better, too! I suppose it's a bit of a wake up call now that I am over 40 and health is so lifestyle based. I am aware of my fat and calorie intake now so I…

Did you get any of the tests to see if you arteries are narrowed at all? I got the calcium deposit test and there are zero calcium deposits in my arteries, which is great. Next I want the carotid artery ultrasound to see if the blood is flowing well. I believe that if the arteries are clear, then there is no reason for the…

thanks for the book recommendation. I will look that up

I also like a nice warm herbal tea. you can add a little agave nectar to keep it low glycemic. Also snacks like celery sticks and carrot sticks are good to munch on

what do you think about adding flaxseed to things like oatmeal? is that the same as the pill? I just bought a bag of it.

thanks for that tip

drive thrus are usually no so good, though there are some good options

thanks! I got a fish oil from whole foods that they recommended. I need to test again to see if there is any change in LDL after a while of this and watching Saturated fat consumption