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Oct. 1st, 2008 08:51 am Some good news on the health front

My total cholesterol, just measured yesterday, is 143 mg/dL. LDL 79, HDL 34. The latter is considered a bit low, but the total amount is very good so I'm not concerned about it. Triglycerides are 150 mg/dL, also well within the acceptable range.

My weight yesterday went just below 145 lbs for the first time in many years. With my height of 5' 4 1/2", my BMI is finally in the "normal" range. I hope to keep it there.

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From:missk
Date:October 1st, 2008 07:51 pm (UTC)
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When you get back into a little more exercise, that HDL number should come up a bit. Exercise is the best way to raise HDL. Mine jumped from 34 to 42 in about 3 months from just walking moderately. If you are already walking a little (which I think you are) you might need more intensity to bring it up.

We are the same height, and 140-145 is my goal weight as well. I just hit a major milestone this morning: 199.8. WOOHOO, no more 200's!!!
From:funcrunch
Date:October 1st, 2008 08:10 pm (UTC)
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Congrats on getting below 200! I typically walk for at least 30 minutes a day, six days a week. I'm not too concerned about the HDL though.
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From:funcrunch
Date:October 2nd, 2008 01:51 am (UTC)
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Low HDL is not a problem if total and LDL cholesterol are also low, according to this article. The author cites other relevant research in later newsletters as well.

Edited at 2008-10-02 02:02 am (UTC)
From:jefftabaco
Date:October 3rd, 2008 06:19 pm (UTC)
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Good for you! Sorry I haven't been keeping up on LJ ... I forget to log in and miss out on a lot of friends-only posts! *hugs* Great seeing you if briefly yesterday.
From:funcrunch
Date:October 3rd, 2008 08:00 pm (UTC)
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Thanks! Yeah, I've been posting a lot lately but mostly friends-only, this post being an exception :-)