by stoumi » Tue Dec 27, 2011 1:00 pm
I started this thread on December 17 and felt very invigorated when I saw the weight loss numbers since I changed my eating habits. While weight loss is usually the most notable characteristic of a change in diet, what I was more interested in, and the reason for learning about Dr. McDougall was to improve my blood work numbers.
My doctor had prescribed a Statin to help decrease my cholesterol since in his medical opinion I could not get the total cholesterol under control any other way. Well I just got back the blood work numbers today after getting my blood sampled last Tuesday.
Here where the numbers in July, 2011 when I had my yearly physical and when the medication was prescribed.
July 26, 2011
Weight: 216 pounds
Chol: 263 mg/dL
Trig: 269 mg/dL
HDLC: 37 mg/dL
Chol/HDLC Ratio: 7.1 H......5.4 H
LDL: 172 mg/dL
Non-HDLC: 225 mg/dL
December 20, 2011
Weight 193 pounds
Chol: 199 mg/dL
Trig: 210 mg/dL
HDLC: 37 mg/dL
Chol/HDLC Ratio: 5.4 H
LDL: 120 mg/dL
Non-HDLC: 162 mg/dL
The most notable number for me was the 64 point drop in cholestrol! I had to compare the numbers a few times to make sure I was not looking at another number. The Trig number has me worried, but referencing The McDougall Program, this number could be increased "during perdios of weight lose..." I have cut back simple sugars, fruits and juices. I still nip at the occasional beer, but I have drank more since October. So the only way I can justify this figure is because of the weight lose and the "movement of fats from the fatty tissues into the blood."
Some talk about that "aha!" moment, well today was that moment. I am very pleased (to date) with the results I have experienced since change my diet. I look forward to improve the numbers more and to experience a healthier lifestyle now. I would like to hear some feedback from those who have continued this lifestyle for some time. Thanks!!!
Last edited by stoumi on Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:41 pm, edited 1 time in total.