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Long Weekend - Very LONGGGGG Weekend! And really BIG decisions to be made...
Since last October I have hovered at or around 140, then progressively up to 145 - with very little impact of changes bringing it back down. I am now hovering around 145 - 148 ... (maybe last 2 months or so...) and NOT HAPPY!
All the positive outlook in the world has not impacted my results.
But apparently eating larger amounts of meat, and fats has impacted my cholesterol. Got my recent blood test results back, and my LDL 'bad' cholesterol, and my Triglycerides are both HIGH.
For any of you that know me on here... I am faithful to my way of eating. A once a month planned indulgence of something like a 'small' movie popcorn - or - a skinny girl margarita ... is not causing my problems.
The rest of the time, I eat very low carb, and what I thought was a reasonable amount of proteins and fats.
Time to relook this puppy in the eye.
Here's part of my problem... I have done a bit of reading this weekend, and conventional wisdom says the LDL and Triglycerides issue should be dealt with and lowered. Immediately. But where and how science came to their conclusions, and who sponsored whatever studies, that led to the medical community 'buying into' this way of thinking...I believe is flawed - and driven by pharmacutical companies wanting to sell drugs and make money. (just my opinion, but ... everyone is entitled to their own.)
I believe (for women) slightly elevated cholesterol is a good thing. And it has to do w/ the fact that your body (liver) produces cholesterol, because inflammation and the immune system requires it. Add to that the hormonal changes of menopause, and how that is taxing my system, and I don't believe I need to be overly concerned about this issue yet.
Of course, I will keep reading...and searching for the right info - for me - so please, if this is your issue - just know that I am only telling you this so you can reference it to what else is going on in my 'diet' ... as I am about to make some CHANGES!
Again, I am having difficulty getting back down to the 140. And I am for sure, NOT SURE why? But I am wondering if perhaps I am eating too much protein? Or ... not enough protein? Too much fat... or not enough fat? Too few carbs??? ETC...
And by the end of the weekend, my head was spinning...
So, I am about to weigh in here... I was 147 this morning. I have started exercising again (more cardio than anything) aprox 3-4 x's / week. Not sure how this is impacting my weight... but just putting it in here as a point of reference. Some resistance muscle work also.
Anywho - Not sure what to do next... something is not working with just continuing at this pace.
Do I lower - do I raise. Do I change my way of eating to something different?
Just sick to death of spinning my wheels...
Plus - I have had PMS symptoms, but no period. Last one was a few days in early July. Before that was Feb. Who knows if I am retaining.. or if I ate something that is the cause of the gain. Just last Friday morning, (I think), I was 145. Did fantastic over the weekend...now I am up.
AAAAAGGGGHHHHHHH!
And the worst of all of this, is that it makes me feel like I should not be commenting or helping any of you... as obviously this process is just kicking my butt! How can I have lost it in the first place, continued w/ the same things that had me lose it... and start to regain.
I refuse to let this happen. Don't know what I am going to do about it yet... but I will figure something out.
Any suggestions???
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1498 kcal
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Fat: 107.15g | Prot: 78.66g | Carbs: 42.78g.
Breakfast: bacon organic, water (6-10 AM), coffee (8oz) black, hidden carbs. Lunch: water , Mayonnaise with Olive Oil, romaine leaf, pepper jack cheese slice, 93% lean beef patty. Dinner: green olives, romaine, fresh parm cheese (1 oz.), butter, water (4-6), bacon ranch dressing (2 tbsp), bacon pieces, sweet potato, zucchini, chicken thighs. Snacks/Other: cream cheese, celery, strawberries. more...
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Hey Paula, You are a great positive role model, you are just the kick in the butt we need, very honest and open. I think maybe you are getting a little to hung up on the number. I just went through your diet calendar and don't know if this works for you, but I gain weight when I eat bacon or bacon bits I do love bacon but just make it a very occasional treat, the salt is not good for me. But if you did not do the fasting before your test it could be totally wrong. Also I so wish I had kept the link, but I heard one doctor say that for women there isn't any proof that high cholesterol is as bad for us as it is for men, just throwing that out there. I think the fact you work out and are much lighter than you were you have got to be a lot healthier however you look at the numbers. But you go girl help us all you like, we are all proud of what you have accomplished, without you on here what would we talk about, at least you make us think...Much love :)
15 Aug 11 by member: Yvonne19
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Paula, I totally agree on the fasting. I'm surprised the doctors even did it. My doctor won't do this type of blood work unless it's fasting because it won't be accurate. I wouldn't fret over it at all, just have it redone when you go back. Enjoy your evening.:)
15 Aug 11 by member: LauPug1
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thank you ... to all of you for just letting me unravel here. Better here than at my kitchen table :) Much Love.
15 Aug 11 by member: jsfantome
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Paula, don't know you very well but I sympathize with the issues you are dealing with right now. Going thru the change your body will play all kinds of tricks on you, and there's not much you can do about it. Going to Curves is a great idea. Also, going to the gym if you are using machines, and you haven't had a trainer instruct you, there is a possibility you might be using them incorrectly, which won't do your body any good...
Keep a smile on your face, keep researching, and don't give up !
15 Aug 11 by member: notfast
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Well, I felt your pain, and obviously, so do many others. And there is a big difference between sharing experience and hope vs. giving advice. I must always guard against the latter especially when it comes to things of a medical issue and losing weight is just that.
However, in my experience, disregard current lab results and have them redone in 30 days along with a test for candida albicans. Even Atkins stated that one could not lose weight with a thyroid or candida issue and he stated those must be addressed first. Candida thrives in a high protein diet due to disturbed alkaline/acidity levels however, the remedies are simple. I am sure you have researched this. If the current lab tests disturb you, start RED YEAST RICE after checking with your dr. It is a supplement that dropped my mother's "bad" levels 50 points and improved ratios greatly. She also tripled her fiber intake gradually. It was suggested by her doctor's NP but then she lives in (supposedly) the healthiest city in the healthiest state where alternative medicine blends with the standard on a routine basis. Inexpensive, and apparently few side effects but YOUR due diligence is required. This NP thought there was a correlation between the increased use of drugs and the increased incidence of Alzheimers: the brain needs fat to function.
I have great lab results so I have no personal experience in this area however, I have reduced my meat consumption and eat locally produced, humanely raised and killed animals. It seems I need less to maintain energy levels. There is research on hormone/antibiotic free meat and cholesterol levels that cited liver invovlement and the strain these chemicals cause but I cannot locate the source for you. Also, Qworn is my new love and although a few carbs are involved, my body does not seem to mind. (I went to China and saw dogs in the butcher's window and ate horse in France before I knew it. It took a bit of time but these experiences changed my life regarding how I feed myself).
Next, find a good life extension MD or naturapathic practitioner who can advise on bioidentical hormone replacement and thyroid antibody testing. My endocrinoligist states standard T3/T4 testing after age 50 is not accurate due to hormone antibodies. This I need to research further and I am awaiting results. But I love my patches and am told I look 10 years younger than my stated age!
As the others stated, Taubes and the Eades have fabulous explanations, for these "different" readings. Happy Research! I bet you are like me and wish you could send those last few pounds to a Somalian child. So, I sent a check and will reduce my food comsumption this week.
16 Aug 11 by member: brava
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