Question about exercise - High Cholesterol Message Board

KATCSR · 08-07-2008, 08:29 AM

I just had my blood work done and the doctor called and told me the numbers--I didn't write them down--but she wanted to put me on medication.. I said please let me try and work on my diet. She is giving me six months to work on this.. I am overweight by 25 lbs or so.. I do not smoke. I do not have high blood pressure. I am not diabetic.. I am a 47 year old female.. I do work out but not like I used to.
She told me to not eat red meat, no whole milk, whole fat cheese and to exercise, exercise, exercise... I actually don't think my diet is that bad but I do like sweets/carbs.
This is all new to me, so I am not sure what is more important here.. She really seemed to stress the exercise portion.
Any help for a newbie would be greatly appreciated..

Thank you!

LauraBow · 08-07-2008, 11:02 AM

You really need to know what the results of the tests were. Call the doctor's office and get them, or better yet, pick up a copy so you can keep it for your records. Always get a copy of lab results. I don't think a low fat diet is that effective in reducing cholesterol. A low carb diet provides better results.

KATCSR · 08-07-2008, 04:24 PM

Yes, I do want to get a copy of them..

I wasn't aware of the low carb thing.. Hmmm, something to think about because I do love my carbs. I wonder if that's what got me in this boat?

Do you agree with the exercise, exercise, exercise statement?

Thanks