Help with a low cholesterol diet...

[Taco]

went to the doc today at the VA. they said i have high cholesterol

total level is 258, triglyceride is 189 hdl is 43 and ldl is 177. they said the only one i have tha is considered good is the hdl at 43. they told me to go on a low cholesterol diet for three months andthey would re evaluate me.

any one have any good diets. ive googled a little but am looking for some real world feedback on what works and doesnt work. or is it just trial and error til you find one that works for your body?

I did the Atkins diet it went well. I lost weight, it brought all my levels to normal ratings.

BUT.................


if you don't stay on it you put the weight back on pretty quickly

Good luck

[mrsmaalox]

You need to get the ball rolling on this cholesterol reduction quest right away because if there isn't a significant change in 3 months you'll be headed the statin route. Statins are usually for life and can have some bad side effects. I don't think it's that unusual for your body to "suddenly" exhibit something like that because after all, we age every day, so our body changes every day. Everyone is spot on with the exercise advice--start moving! And the dietary changes will take some getting used to, but at least there are a lot of products on the market that make it more convenient. A change that is easy to make is going for whole grains in the pastas and breads. And using a fiber supplement daily can help and isn't too bad once your body gets used to it.

[chode_regulator]

LOL i'd like to see that

breh

Oatmeal is good for cholesterol too.

dude its sooooo hard to not drink. it makes quitting smoking look like kindergarten for elpimpo. i feel like its been months since ive drank. i dont think i have a problem or anything but i sure do love to have some drinks on a daily basis. i always have to lie my ass off when docs ask about how much i dirnk bc i dont want themto flip out and send me to counseling.

Dude, if you've put on 60 lbs since April you need to exercise. I put on about 15 lbs a few months ago and freaked out about it. I've been in the gym 5 times a week since then and have taken it off.

apparentely reading>joo. you must have missed the part where i started excercising again about a month ago. i also start school again next semester so hopefully that willbe some increased activity as well.

boutons i understand that pills arent the cure all and sure hope i didnt come off that way. they told me they were going to give me 3 months to lower it and then start the pills but even thne i probably wouldnt do so. i also understand that having low cholesterol doesnt mean i am healthy or safe from heart attacks. but i do appreciate teh advice and will look into all other methods before starting drugs.

to everyone else, thanks for the advice so far.


edit:sounds like carbs are out the window.

[thispego]

go through boot camp again. you'll be back in your prime

[ORION]

eat vagina ....

[tlongII]

go through boot camp again. you'll be back in your prime

[chode_regulator]

go through boot camp again. you'll be back in your prime

lol
i would if i could

except it would be gay and id probably just laugh at the DI's

[Vinnie_Johnson]

lol
i would if i could

except it would be gay and id probably just laugh at the DI's

Boot camp is for wimps try 90 days of P90X.

[thispego]

lol
i would if i could

except it would be gay and id probably just laugh at the DI's

lolol, ohhh theyd chew your ass up and spit you out. nah they probably wouldnt... too much gristle and fat

[slacker77]

Had the same problem . I had gained about 25 pounds since march . Started doing alot of cardio , changed my diet , and quit smoking . First I stopped with sodas and anything that was fried . Started doing 20 min. on the elliptical and some light running . I'm now up to 45 min. on the elliptical and have been doing light weight training . Also up to 4 miles when I do go running . I also agree with romad 20 flax seed is very good for you (look it up) . I take 2 tablespoons in the morning with my breakfast . Go check out sun harvest , also. Unfortunatley it's true what they say , "It's more expensive to eat healthy" .

[TDMVPDPOY]

eat vagina ....

alot of protein right there, sprinkle some honey if you need the carbs.....give ur tongue a workout, next you be licking