I went by the doctor's office today for a free MRI. It was to check the veins in my neck for any clots and such. I should be getting the results back in a week or so. Before I left I asked the receptionist for a copy of my lab results from December 2009. Now I can really compare the results of 26 weeks of healthy dieting and exercise.
December '09: Reference Interval
Cholesterol, Total: 211 100 - 199
HDL Cholesterol: 84 0 - 149
LDL Cholesterol: 136 0 - 99
Vitamin D: 15.8 32.0 - 100.0
June '10:
Cholesterol, Total: 121 down 90 points = 42.65%
HDL Cholesterol: 42 down 42 points = 50.0%
LDL Cholesterol: 64 down 72 points = 52.94%
Vitamin D: 51.4 up 35.6 points = 325.32%
My doctor was really impressed with the changes. All the numbers are so much better now. He kept asking me how did I do it. My answer was the same every time: "The Biggest Loser, healthy eating and exercise." To see numbers and results like this, it really makes me feel proud to know that I am making a difference in my health. Yes, I can see the changes on the outside, but to know that I am healthier INSIDE. That is a huge relief on my mind.
