400 down, less than 100 to go

[Katydid1984]

Congratulations on your weight loss!! That takes a lot of dedication and will power. Keep up the good work!

 

[deemus]

As you suggested, I looked at a calculator online and plugged in my numbers.

1.47

Linky goodness?

 

[benenglish]

Linky goodness?

It was just one on the first page of DDG results. I don't remember the exact search terms I used but this is the first hit for "cholesterol ratios calculator".

 

[TEXAS "All or nothing"]

Great news! Glad for you to be on the road to better health!

On a side note I wouldn't mind loosing over 400#! I state this as getting rid of my neighbors and their kids.

 

[Lost Spurs]

That is an awesome transition. Hopefully just loosing the weight makes the back feel better. As a feller that has consistent back issues I can at least relate to that.

Having just shed near 40lbs the fitting cloths was a interesting issue. I have worn a size 38 pant for probably 20 years. Always a bit loose as I have been known to rotate iwb and owb holster carry. I just got a new pair of shorts this weekend that was a size 34 and they are still a bit loose.

I am personally rooting for you to hit your goal. Keep to it.

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[benenglish]

Ben the resting heart rate at 100 is somewhat caused by the ozempic/victoza class of drugs. Mine was the same and that's what t hgt e doc told me.

That is very interesting. I will definitely discuss it with my endo the next time I see her. My cardiologist, too.

 

[deemus]

It was just one on the first page of DDG results. I don't remember the exact search terms I used but this is the first hit for "cholesterol ratios calculator".

You inspired me Ben. Just setup a checkup with my doc.

I’m very curious about that ratio thing.

 

[benenglish]

I’m very curious about that ratio thing.

Vmax seems to have the knowledge on that subject.

 

[mroper]

Wow Ben great news You are an inspiration I have lost 20 pounds and was feeling good about my self. I am trying to get my diabetes meds I need to loose some more

 

[benenglish]

Edit - All pictures and video moved here.

 

[Axxe55]

I am fixing to embark on the Keto diet for my health issues. I was diagnosed with having high cholesterol, and pre-diabetic last week. Doctor prescribed a statin for the cholesterol, and a diet change. Bad part is, even after just five days on the statins, I was already feeling the side-effects. soreness and weakness in my legs and arms, anxiety and very irritable. A shout out to @vmax for pointing me towards the videos about cholesterol, diabetes and statins. Was very informative and helpful. Thank you kind sir for the help.

So I informed the doctor's office about the prescription, per the pharmicist's instructions about the prescription, and they said they would look into another prescription for me. I'm going to get a glucose monitoring device today, and try out the Keto diet and skip using a prescription for my medical issues at this time.

 

[Axxe55]

Last night, I finished off my last two liter bottle of Mtn. Dew, and am now swearing off all sodas and any drinks with sugars.

Breakfast this morning was eggs, bacon, and some avacado slices with my coffee.

The hardest thing to give up is bread and potatoes. Seems strange after all these years, because both have been a huge part of my meals most of my life.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I am fixing to embark on the Keto diet for my health issues. I was diagnosed with having high cholesterol, and pre-diabetic last week. Doctor prescribed a statin for the cholesterol, and a diet change. Bad part is, even after just five days on the statins, I was already feeling the side-effects. soreness and weakness in my legs and arms, anxiety and very irritable. A shout out to @vmax for pointing me towards the videos about cholesterol, diabetes and statins. Was very informative and helpful. Thank you kind sir for the help.

So I informed the doctor's office about the prescription, per the pharmicist's instructions about the prescription, and they said they would look into another prescription for me. I'm going to get a glucose monitoring device today, and try out the Keto diet and skip using a prescription for my medical issues at this time.

You probably don't need to go full "keto".
Just cut back on the carbs.

I've been trying to stay at around 120/day, and this dropped my A1c 4 points in just a few months.

 

[Axxe55]

You probably don't need to go full "keto".
Just cut back on the carbs.

I've been trying to stay at around 120/day, and this dropped my A1c 4 points in just a few months.

That may be true, and that is why I'm going to get a glucose monitor so I can see for myself what or how much I need to cut down on the carbs.

The bigger concern were the "statins" because they have a tendency to push people into being diabetic, and since I'm already pre-diabetic and already at risk.

 

[benenglish]

You probably don't need to go full "keto".
Just cut back on the carbs.

This.

swearing off all sodas and any drinks with sugars

The hardest thing to give up is bread and potatoes.

I suggest you don't do that. It's way too hard to quit sugars cold turkey. Ease out of them.

When I have truly dedicated myself to keto, it's been a disaster. My bowels were immediately filled with set concrete. I actually had to use a full dose of prescription colonoscopy prep medicine to have a bowel movement. Believe it or not, even though I took medication that normally has people sitting on the toilet within a half-hour, it took several hours to work on me. If you've been through a colonoscopy before and experienced the medication you take the night before to empty you out, then you know this is really atypical.

I've read that some people have the opposite reaction.

Either way, going instantly-total-keto seems like a really bad idea to me. It's too much of a shock to the system.

At least, it was for me.

 

[benenglish]

Finally found some more pictures of myself. I'll take a current photo and do another post that actually has all the before/after stuff either today or tomorrow.

 

[Axxe55]

This.



I suggest you don't do that. It's way too hard to quit sugars cold turkey. Ease out of them.

When I have truly dedicated myself to keto, it's been a disaster. My bowels were immediately filled with set concrete. I actually had to use a full dose of prescription colonoscopy prep medicine to have a bowel movement. Believe it or not, even though I took medication that normally has people sitting on the toilet within a half-hour, it took several hours to work on me. If you've been through a colonoscopy before and experienced the medication you take the night before to empty you out, then you know this is really atypical.

I've read that some people have the opposite reaction.

Either way, going instantly-total-keto seems like a really bad idea to me. It's too much of a shock to the system.

At least, it was for me.

That's some good information Ben, and you are probably right. It might be better to "wean" myself off all the things I need to eliminate rather than just doing it all at once.

 

[innominate]

That may be true, and that is why I'm going to get a glucose monitor so I can see for myself what or how much I need to cut down on the carbs.

The bigger concern were the "statins" because they have a tendency to push people into being diabetic, and since I'm already pre-diabetic and already at risk.

If you're just pre-diabetic I wouldn't think you'd need a monitor. Your glucose is relatively low. But I would agree with cutting out the mountain dew to avoid those big sugar spikes to your system. This isn't my area of expertise so it's just my opinion though.

 

[Axxe55]

If you're just pre-diabetic I wouldn't think you'd need a monitor. Your glucose is relatively low. But I would agree with cutting out the mountain dew to avoid those big sugar spikes to your system. This isn't my area of expertise so it's just my opinion though.

My doctor suggested getting one to monitor the levels. And I think it will give me a greater insight into what foods are doing what.

I am going "cold turkey" on the Mtn. Dew though. For many years, I have had at least a two liter a day of not more habit of Mtn. Dew.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

My doctor suggested getting one to monitor the levels. And I think it will give me a greater insight into what foods are doing what.

I am going "cold turkey" on the Mtn. Dew though. For many years, I have had at least a two liter a day of not more habit of Mtn. Dew.

Mine too.

I've had it for years, used alot when I first got it.

Might use it every couple months now.
I rely on blood work now to tell me what my A1c is.