For those of you thinking about what Atkins does to your cholesterol, here are the numbers that are making my doc very happy.

Total Cholesterol: 215 (a little higher than the <200 recommended, but wait!)
Triglycerides: 36 (recommended <150)

HDL (the "good" stuff): 111 (recommended >39)
LDL (the "bad" stuff): 96 (recommended <130)
HDL/LDL ratio: .87 (recommended <3.25)

Please note that I am a REGULAR EXERCISER--both aerobics and weight training. I believe this has a great deal to do with the heart-healthy numbers above. Atkins has been the best plan I've ever found for managing my nutrition comfortably and consistently. Combine the two, and I've found a strategy for life. BTW, I'm 58, but holding at 23 or so.

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Barb L.
Atkins since Jan 2003
Maintenance as of 4/05


My Fitday Journal

Impressive numbers, Barb! The individual good and bad numbers are awesome! I'm sure the exercise has a great deal to do with them. Reminds me that this walking is just what I need.

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Noël


Worry doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrows, it empties today of its strengths.

WooHoo, Barb!!

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Trina

Vice-President of the Intergalactic Order of Brussels Sprouts Haters

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Congratulations.

Those numbers are fantastic!

GeeGee

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Great results! Isn't it nice to have all your hard work pay off?

Wow Barb - Excellent numbers!

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