This is a pretty good start....or finish!
It is recommended that we have an average of 10,000 steps a day. I think I may be obsessed with the step monitor!
Every chance I get, I'm looking at this monitor to see my progress. It's like I can't function without checkin it. Throughout the day, you will find me taking it off to see. I just have to see. Please let me see! haha
The best step action that I've done was this week. I have gotten up early and gotten on the "you know what". Yep...the Dreadmill! Ok ok. I'll admit its not that bad. But I'm surprised at my numbers when I reach pass 10,000 steps. You should've seen me just trying to get up to 10,000. So all of this to say....THANK YOU CHOOSE TO MOVE! You've come a long way baby!
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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
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May 05 | Melanie said …
Wow, you are awesome! Way to go Lisa :D
May 05 | Vernita said …
Hello Lisa,
We are ALL proud of you AND your 10,000 STEPS, EVERY step of the way!!!!
~Vernita
May 06 | Joan said …
Hi Lisa. I am pedometer adicted too. (Always peeking!) I've only been over 10,000 steps a few times since I started measuring 5 weeks ago, but I did a 5K walk Saturday and that did it beautifuly. My walks are outside and being spring it's lovely. Come summer maybe I'll have to resort to the treadmill more. Is an eliptical okay for a slight knee problem? Happy trails to you. Joan
May 06 | Zulema said …
No way Lisa! you are not obssessed with the step monitor! In fact, you're obessesion is what reminds me that I should wear mine more often to keep a closer look at my steps. Keep wearing it! :-)
May 07 | lisa said …
Hello Joan,
Yes spring is a lovely time to get out and enjoy nature. Joan you should consult your physician to get the ok about the eliptical machine. Great job on the 5k!
May 07 | lisa said …
Thanks so much CTM Cyber Cheer Team!
You all have to be the nicest women on the planet! :-)
May 07 | Michelle said …
Yes, you have come along way baby and I'm so proud of you! If you need to check the step monitor to keep you motivated, than do it. Keep up the good work. If I had a step monitor I would probably do the same thing :)
May 11 | Tineshea said …
Congrats on everything you are doing and all the progress you have made. I had such a good time with you when you came to see me and my family in Hawaii, but probably had more fun nagging you about how many steps we did together everyday. Thanks to you I too plan on going out and getting a step monitor. Trying to reach that 10,000 steps a day is a great work out and i realy enjoyed accomplishing that goal with you on your visit. Keep at it girl!! :) and if you ever need an extra push try and think back at me saying "how many steps was that"? :)
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