Cholesterol results

[2MuchMike]

Just wanted to post some blood work results - and make a public recommitment. First the results:
12/14/06 - Before Atkins
Total: 211
HDL: 36
LDL: 106
Tri.: 343

4/11/07 - Four months on Atkins (mostly)
Total: 171
HDL: 34
LDL:78
Tri.: 296

Triglycerides still need some work, but I'm pretty pleased overall.

Now for the recommitment: At one time I was down 37 pounds. Then I started cheating. Just little cheats at first, but it was enough to wipe out that week's progress. Then I just fell completely off the wagon about a week and a half ago and have put on more than 10 pounds. I was really focused on getting to April 11th (when I had the blood work done). I kind of had the mind set that once that day came I could let up, even though I'm nowhere close to goal.

Anyway, I don't like what I've let happen and am ready to get back on plan. Not tomorrow - right now. I've set a new mini-goal (350 by the end of June). When I finish this post I'm going to go for a walk, then come back and hit Linda's Low Carb Recipes for some new ideas. I'm making this announcement publicly to help hold me accountable.

Mike

[lisadallasr]

Congraulations Mike on recommiting yourself to this woe!!! Those numbers will just keep improving as you keep moving forward!!! Good Job on what you have already accomplished.

[dream]

More proof that this way of eating not only helps us lose weight, it improves our health.

Great job, Mike!

[mitzimarie]

Go, Mike!! You CAN do this!

[SandyL2002]

Your lab work is looking good.. You can do it Mike!

[heatherm422]

Congratulations on the great blood work! You CAN do this!!

[sallyseachange]

Double congratulations Mike... on your bloodwork results and on your re-commitment!