RESULTS IN......

Friday morning, I went to get an ultrasound to check my overall internal health. Also had to fast and get a new blood test. So, I had my follow-up appointment yesterday and I was a bit nervous. I had to bring in the blood sugar results as well.

EXCELLENT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In three weeks, I brought my cholesterol level from 305 to 160! I also lowered my LDL (bad cholesterol) from 231 to 93! This was the number that the doctor was real concerned about. So the doctor went from telling me that she has never seen numbers this high in her entire career to asking me if I would speak to her cholesterol classes about my hard work and determination. She said I should be the poster kid for mind over matter because reducing my numbers this much in just 3 weeks is the result of listening to her and working hard. The medicine is helping, but the doctor said the medicine alone wouldn't have dropped my numbers this quickly. I am thrilled!

Regarding my blood sugars, she was originally concerned that I was skirting into the pre-diabetic category, but now she said I am working my way out of the woods. My evening numbers are perfect, but the numbers when I wake up are too high....the result of being over weight. Her suggestion was to just continue working out and eating right and I shouldn't have to take medicine for pre-diabetes.

I am continuing on my cholesterol medicine and will keep on working out. I do feel soooo much better. The main goal in sight for me is, of course better health, but also a baby.

I lost 3 pounds, which isn't newsworthy except for the fact that the doctor told me to limit my weight-loss to a pound a week, which will keep the weight off as opposed to crash dieting, losing a ton of weight, and gaining it all back. Since it has been three weeks since my last appointment, I am right on track. I weigh 189 pounds. Goal weight is 140.

Thank you Jill for the great tip to track my progress. I am so happy that you and my aunt are supporting me. (Michael FINALLY starting reading!!!!) I am going to check out the website right now.

Speaking of Michael, he's currently playing Metallica on his mouth harp. What a dweeb. LOL