Do you remember getting a progress report half way through the school year that showed you exactly where you were with all the tasks you had been given. Well this time....I have to rate myself! Can an "A" equal effort?
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If that saying, "you are what you eat" is true, then let's see if I can figure out what I'm. Before Choose To Move, I was a supersized french fry and a fried chicken leg. I don't want to forget about being a big buttery biscuit as well. Now I think I'm a little less grease with alot more salad and nuts. I was probably "nuts" before the program. I've eaten so much salad, I think I'm growing bunny ears! I've even been able to eat my salads while here in Hawaii! Now I can't say I've not had my share of chicken strips and fries but nothing is better than a pineapple in Hawaii!
After reading information on fast food, I have decided that if I MUST eat it then I really should keep my portions small. Its amazing how in some places, a whole meal is less calories than a burger by itself. Oh well, no more supersize fries for me!
My friend Lori in Los Angeles is on the same road to health as myself.....the problem is she's in a different time zone!
I had the perfect opportunity to try something new...well not that perfect if I did not go through with it!
I don't think Megan and Katie from AHA really know what a WONDERFUL surprise it was to bump into them at the airport!
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My total chol. is 184
HDL is 46
LDL is 106
Trig. is 184
I have been on a low fat, low carb diet since Sept (NutriSystem). Should I be concerm about my Trig?
Comment by on February 12, 2008 2:54 PMDr. Mieres,
I'm very much an internet girl. As soon as I found out I had high blood pressure, I found this site. After going through all the 'choose to move' selectees, I chose Vervita, for the reason that she update often and replied to those that posted comments.
Well here we are, 6 months later, most of those chosen have yet to update.
Considering these are all busy and accomplished women, perhaps some slack should be cut. Ok.
The forums are worse. I have had to hunt and peck to find true posts, some of which should be answered by a professional, not a jr. high social studies teacher.
I'm sorry to be so negative. In truth, AHA diet and recipes have made it possible that I may be coming off meds next week. My diet plan has been based on your cookbooks.
When I called in my numbers today, to get a refill, the office called me back and said the doctor said when I want, to stop meds for 4 days and make an appointment for the 5th. If bp is in the 100-120 range, we'll stop the meds. Woo hoo! Diet and exercise may pay off!
Comment by on June 12, 2008 8:17 PMDr. Mieres,
I'm very much an internet girl. As soon as I found out I had high blood pressure, I found this site. After going through all the 'choose to move' selectees, I chose Vervita, for the reason that she update often and replied to those that posted comments.
Well here we are, 6 months later, most of those chosen have yet to update.
Considering these are all busy and accomplished women, perhaps some slack should be cut. Ok.
The forums are worse. I have had to hunt and peck to find true posts, some of which should be answered by a professional, not a jr. high social studies teacher.
I'm sorry to be so negative. In truth, AHA diet and recipes have made it possible that I may be coming off meds next week. My diet plan has been based on your cookbooks.
When I called in my numbers today, to get a refill, the office called me back and said the doctor said when I want, to stop meds for 4 days and make an appointment for the 5th. If bp is in the 100-120 range, we'll stop the meds. Woo hoo! Diet and exercise may pay off!
Comment by on June 12, 2008 8:17 PM
