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Update on my cholesterol. I have been eating between 35-50 grams of fiber a day and have increased my soluble fiber to between 5-10 grams a day. I am happy to report that now after about 2 Months my numbers are all within normal range. My HDL has went down a sligh bit, but it's still really good!! So thankful for all the…

Thanks for the ratio configuration! I know my triglycerides should come down, just so darn hard when i have a sweet tooth. I exercise for close to an hour 5 days a week and that has helped a little but not anything significantly. I really don't want to increase my exercise anymore. I start work at 5:30am and by the time I…

[/quote]This. As we age (I REALLY don't like that word) our cholesterols tend to rise. Heredity plays a large part in this and there is nothing we can do about that. Continuing to minimize your risks for heart disease is your best bet. So continue the healthy diet and exercise, making changes as noted above. Even if you…

A lot of great info! Thank you so much. I made the switch to almond milk at the begininng of this year, so I rarely drink cow's milk. I reduced my cheese consumption as well. I realized my daily soluble fiber is too low so I am taking a fiber supplement and going to change to a cereal with more soluble fiber since I had…

I definitely fasted for about 12 hours before the test. Thanks for the response

I have an appt with a Dr this coming Monday so I will post what he says, maybe this can help us both. It's just so frustrating since we have made necessary changes.

You look awesome!! So happy for your accomplishment!!

Water is pretty much all I drink since I don't drink soda or juice and occasionally I indulge and have some alcoholic beverages lol lol So I usually drink about 10 glasses of water a day so this is easy for me lol

Hi, I'm Carrie. I'm 38 yrs old and live in Arizona. I am less than 5 pounds away from my goal weight and really need to to start toning my ab area. Currently right now I am having some health issues so I have backed off a little from exercise, but hoping I can get back on track and will really try to get this challenge…

I made this last night and it was fantastic!! Thanks!!

You look great!!! When you say low carb, how low is that per day? Seeing how great you look I am wondering if I should go low carb now, just don't want to deprive myself though lol

Wow! A big difference!! Congrats!!

I use about 1/4 cup unsweetened Almond milk and a half packet of Stevia and sometimes 1 Tablespoon Coffeemate Natural Bliss creamer

You look awesome!!! You will make it to your goal, you are very dedicated, so I have no doubt!

Gonna try it! Love Siracha, thanks!

Sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing

My baby is a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Her name is Bathsheba and I have had her since the day she was born, she is 3 years old now. She is bascially my child, lol I have no human kids. Here she is as a baby