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Old 08-18-2004, 08:37 PM   #1
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Question Your ideas on my numbers

I don't remember my exact numbers (total & LDL are right - HDL & tri are really close) so these may not add up exactly but here they are:

Total: 265
HDL: 45
LDL: 189
Tri: 65

I am female, just turned 30, 5'9" and 130lbs. I exercise 3-4 times a week (walking and/or weightlifting). I eat no hydrogenated oils, refined carbs, soy. I do eat saturated fats like butter, though I cook in olive oil, sour cream, and fat in meats (i eat plenty of protein from meat, cottage cheese). I decreased my eggs since testing, but was eating 2 a day. I eat lots of fruits & vegetables, but little wheat/oats because they don't agree with me. I have recently started eating cheerios or grapenuts in the morning. I also eat good fats like olive oil & nuts. I take fish oil supplements, among others. So, for the most part, I am doing things right according to all I've read. I know part of my problem is genetic, but I'm not going to take meds for this. So is there anything else I can do? If my lifestyle is healthy should I worry about the numbers? My dr asked me what I wanted to do, so i guess she wasn't too concerned. Just wondering what your opinions are.

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Re: Your ideas on my numbers

I would probably try adding a niacin supplement. The walking is great for raising your HDL, but the weightlifting probably will not do much for that. Strength training is wonderful for your bones though.

 
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Re: Your ideas on my numbers

I'd cut out any red meat products and switch to tuna and salmon 3 times a week and poultry other times.

do not eat stuff with partially-hydrogenated anything either.

The cottage cheese should be low fat. Try getting more soluble fiber from 1/2 cup of beans such as kidney beans per day.

Also switch to Benecol or Take Control for your margarine..this stuff will drop cholesterol up to 14%.

Your numbers are similar to mine and these are the things I am doing too.

 
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Re: Your ideas on my numbers

Thanks for the suggestions. I don't know anything about Benecol or Take Control. What are they made out of? Regular margarine has the hydrogenated (partially or otherwise) oils that I don't eat, which is why I eat butter. I try to stick to natural foods.

 
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Re: Your ideas on my numbers

Visit this website to learn about Benecol..

[url]http://www.benecol.com/home2.jhtml[/url]

 
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