Small yet happy successes since I started in August 2011
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 10:45 am
Hi all,
My name is Jen ( though I love figs hence my "name" on the forum). Since August I have lost 14 lbs and my blood pressure went from 128 over 84 to 95 over 66 recently. I didn't get a preprogram cholesterol but it is now 177 with LDL 102 and HDL 62. My triglycerides were 67. I realize this still isn't optimal but I think it will get better as I lose weight. When I McDougalled previously it got down to 135. My doctor labeled my current cholesterol ideal, but I have read in Dr. McDougall's writings that under 150 is better. I also have more energy and have been able to discontinue antidepressant meds. I am sure giving up the caffeine as recommended has helped me A LOT. The meds never made me feel well enough anyway. I got constipated and had to take ducosate sodium for that. I also got insomnia and had to add Ambien. I am off all these meds since the end of August ( when I started eating better) and am feeling better. Thanks for everyone posting here. I am helped by reading about your successes.
My name is Jen ( though I love figs hence my "name" on the forum). Since August I have lost 14 lbs and my blood pressure went from 128 over 84 to 95 over 66 recently. I didn't get a preprogram cholesterol but it is now 177 with LDL 102 and HDL 62. My triglycerides were 67. I realize this still isn't optimal but I think it will get better as I lose weight. When I McDougalled previously it got down to 135. My doctor labeled my current cholesterol ideal, but I have read in Dr. McDougall's writings that under 150 is better. I also have more energy and have been able to discontinue antidepressant meds. I am sure giving up the caffeine as recommended has helped me A LOT. The meds never made me feel well enough anyway. I got constipated and had to take ducosate sodium for that. I also got insomnia and had to add Ambien. I am off all these meds since the end of August ( when I started eating better) and am feeling better. Thanks for everyone posting here. I am helped by reading about your successes.