I've had my bloodwork done about every 3 months since I started Atkins. I didn't have it when I began, but some of you may recall I had a TC report of 159 with LDL 101, and HDL 45. I also had Triglycerides at 54.

Well, my second test I didn't post about, but it's total was 184, with LDL at 110, and HDL at 51. Triglycerides were still in the 50's. Many folks would certainly have been happy with that.

Today, I got my results from my test about 30 days ago.

Total: 154
LDL: 85
HDL: 63
TGL: 30!

You all can figure the ratios, but this is just awesome. Now, there is something I learned form this... TAKE YOUR FIBER! In the months before my first test, I had been diligently taking 1 TBS of psyllium husks twice a day (I use orange flavored Colon Cleanse, Metamusil sucks). I had stopped taking it after the first test, and you see the results from the second. So, after the second, I began taking it again diligently, and look at the results of the third.

Besides keeping me more "regular", it really has been affecting my blood chemistry, I am convinced.

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Mikeyrat

Way to go, Mikey!! This just puts to rest all the crazy claims about this WOE being unhealthy. Who would argue with those levels!!! :great:

BTW, how's the Castus franchise going? Have you opened for business yet? I remember you saying that it was taking a little longer than you hoped, but are you there yet? Keep us informed, I'm thinking about this myself.

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Cherub
304/302/170
5'9"
Started Atkins 01/04/04

We're shooting for a May 20 to June 1 timeframe. Still working feverishly on it. Masters Week here in Augusta brings everything to a screeching halt, unfortunately...

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Mikeyrat

Wow Mikey, Those results are incredible! Congratulations!!

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154/63 = 2.44...

Impressive :great:

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Started Atkins on 9/20/03
235-->190; 150 goal

WTG, Mikey! Thanks for sharing with us. And let us know when you're open for business!

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BC
LC Since 1998
Highest Weight 172
Current 104-108

Fantabulous!!!!!

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Wow, that's just AWESOME! Keep up the great work.


I can't wait til my DH has his labs done again - he's been eating a combo of flax meal and psyllium husk twice a day for months on end now - he'd BETTER see some good results bloodwork-wise! (He sees other good results all the time...if ya get my drift!)

Char

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Veni, vidi, velcro. I came, I saw, I stuck around.

Save the Earth - it's the only planet with CHOCOLATE!

Great work, Mikey! Here's hoping your opening day is a smashing success!

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