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OceanView - 08 Jun 2004 18:06 GMT

Hi folks,
Haven't dropped in much lately, but came back from the doctor
a while ago and thought I'd update you. Thought I've put a few
pounds back on (old habits, new stresses), my numbers are
getting better. Since November:

Cholesteral went from 226 (183+43) to 199 (156+43)
Triglycerides from 205 to 148 <--Major woohoo!
Blood pressure from 148/96 to 135/84 (on this visit, 122/82
last week, it varies a lot)
Fat percent from 31.5 to 26.5
Weight from 255 to 238 (+/- 5 pounds pr day)

So, on the right track, though I wish the train was faster. I'm
dealing with a pulled neck muscle, shoulder arthritis )or
something) and tendonitis in (of all places) my left index
finger, so my workouts have slowed.

Anyway, carry on.

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Beverly - 08 Jun 2004 22:05 GMT

> Hi folks,
> Haven't dropped in much lately, but came back from the doctor
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> Anyway, carry on.

Your numbers are looking great! Slow and easy is much better - hang in
there.

Beverly

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OceanView - 09 Jun 2004 03:00 GMT

>> Hi folks,
>> Haven't dropped in much lately, but came back from the
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> Beverly

Thanks! Actually, minor correction: HDL (good) cholesteral
went from 35 (too low) to 43, which is within standards.

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Beverly - 09 Jun 2004 13:12 GMT

> >> Hi folks,
> >> Haven't dropped in much lately, but came back from the
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> Thanks! Actually, minor correction: HDL (good) cholesteral
> went from 35 (too low) to 43, which is within standards.

I had my annual blood work and other tests recently. My total cholesterol
was 165. I don't have the other numbers with me but they were all within a
very healthy range. I'm waiting for the next bone density scan to see if
the exercise and medication has shown any improvement. Brittle bones are
my major health problem but we've been able to stop the loss with
medication alone. I'm hoping the added exercise improves the condition. I
don't have full blown osteoporosis but do have osteopenia.

Beverly

Beverly

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OceanView - 10 Jun 2004 16:30 GMT

>> >> Hi folks,
>> >> Haven't dropped in much lately, but came back from
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> Beverly

That's good! My mother had brittle bones in her later years
and once broke two bones in her back just by driving to the
doctor's office and hitting a pothole.

Keep up the weight-bearing exercise!

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Julie Nova - 09 Jun 2004 14:59 GMT

> Hi folks,
> Haven't dropped in much lately, but came back from the doctor
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> So, on the right track, though I wish the train was faster.

Those are great improvements in the numbers in terms of health - blood
pressure from high to normal, and cholesterol almost to the normal
range. The weight loss will come gradually - but look at the fat
percent changes already! A -5 percent body fat change is great!

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OceanView - 10 Jun 2004 16:33 GMT

>> Hi folks,
>> Haven't dropped in much lately, but came back from the
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> will come gradually - but look at the fat percent changes
> already! A -5 percent body fat change is great!

Thanks! I'm still pretty disgusted with weight progress
through. I have gotten much stronger, but still carrying an
extra 40 pounds of disgusting fat.

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