Health Nuts:cholesterol

[Sure-Oz]

I am 28 and just got back some blood test. Saying i have a 240 in cholesterol. This is pretty high for my age isn't it? I haven't been exercising the past several months and have eaten alot of bad food (moms foreign spicy cooking) and fast meals. My blood sugar is fine and my liver etc is great, just the cholesterol is high. What are some suggestions on diet? I know i need to start running like i used and exercise more. I don't want to be like my dad who had a 5 bypass surgery and has diabetes. I am 6'2 190lbs...(im not "fat") Thanks

I currently suffer from achalasia and gerd so i am not the healthiest, but i manage.

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by FAX

Please don't take my post the wrong way. I certainly didn't mean to cast asparagus in your direction, Mr. Sure-Oz. It's a common term. Everybody uses it, including me. I just think it's interesting that the "nuts" are termed as the ones who are actually making wise, short-term life decisions whereas the Big Mac peeps (and I have certainly had my share) are considered as not being "nuts". Just seems like it ought to be the opposite.

FAX

I didn't take it personally...i can say i don't miss the feeling after eating a big mac. I agree with you...

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by Jilly

I echo the fiber intake (eat good fruits - my dietician said cantaloupe is the best for fiber); drink water; and eat less more frequently. So space your calories out throughout the day.

I've been working on that part, i still have a tendency to get hungry alot, probably cause im bored, so i drink alot of water.

[FAX]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I've been working on that part, i still have a tendency to get hungry alot, probably cause im bored, so i drink alot of water.

I work from home a lot, Mr. Sure-Oz. As a result, I'm waaaayyy too close to a refrigerator for my own good. The beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX's solution was to put some fruit and almonds and stuff in bowls out on the counter. You know, make a nice display. That way, when I walk into the kitchen, I see this attractive bunch of grapes and bananas and oranges and apples and almonds and stuff in these cool bowls. Then, my impulse is to grab some fruit and a fistfull of almonds and I tend to avoid the fridge altogether. It works.

FAX

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by FAX

I work from home a lot, Mr. Sure-Oz. As a result, I'm waaaayyy too close to a refrigerator for my own good. The beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX's solution was to put some fruit and almonds and stuff in bowls out on the counter. You know, make a nice display. That way, when I walk into the kitchen, I see this attractive bunch of grapes and bananas and oranges and apples and almonds and stuff in these cool bowls. Then, my impulse is to grab some fruit and a fistfull of almonds and I tend to avoid the fridge altogether. It works.

FAX

Sounds like a good idea...i'm going to have to do that, esp since i come home for lunch.

[FAX]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Sounds like a good idea...i'm going to have to do that, esp since i come home for lunch.

I've learned that, for me at least, it's all about impulse control, Mr. Sure-Oz. Of which, unfortunately, I have very little. Also, like you, I can become bored fairly easily and eating is kind of a natural response. It turns out, though, if I eat small quantities of fruits and vegetables throughout the day, I can maintain my weight with no problem whatsoever. The method I've described of displaying good foods in an attractive, easily accessible manner seems to direct me toward eating better because it's quick, no hassle, and looks appetizing. Otherwise, I'd be diving into mountains of Triscuits and cheddar cheese. I'm not sure it would work for everybody, though.

FAX

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by FAX

I've learned that, for me at least, it's all about impulse control, Mr. Sure-Oz. Of which, unfortunately, I have very little. Also, like you, I can become bored fairly easily and eating is kind of a natural response. It turns out, though, if I eat small quantities of fruits and vegetables throughout the day, I can maintain my weight with no problem whatsoever. The method I've described of displaying good foods in an attractive, easily accessible manner seems to direct me toward eating better because it's quick, no hassle, and looks appetizing. Otherwise, I'd be diving into mountains of Triscuits and cheddar cheese. I'm not sure it would work for everybody, though.

FAX

Definetly, i probably need to get some apples cut or something, get some celery sticks with peanut butter, who i am kidding, she'll probably do it for me since im a lazy ass when i get home....hehe...seirously though i think that would be a great idea as an alternative, cause i tend to want to snack and i can only drink so much water to make me full.

[Jilly]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Definetly, i probably need to get some apples cut or something, get some celery sticks with peanut butter, who i am kidding, she'll probably do it for me since im a lazy ass when i get home....hehe...seirously though i think that would be a great idea as an alternative, cause i tend to want to snack and i can only drink so much water to make me full.

It's a little work, but I always cut the celery and put it in baggies and the same with carrots...it makes it a lot more accessible. I also think it's okay to have like triscuits and cheese, etc. Just not the whole box. That takes discipline, but if you're eating good foods throughout the day, when you go for that snack, you're not as apt to overeat.

[MahiMike]

Cholesterol was invented by the AMA to sell statin drugs. Some people just have high cholesterol. I do. Mine's 240 too. I'm 5'11" 188 and in great shape. I hardly eat bad stuff. My dad eats bacon and eggs every day, ways 240 and his cholesterol is 160.

Whatever you do - don't let your doctors put you on any drugs! Mine recommended Lipitor and then my liver counts went thru the roof! Now I can't get health insurance because of it.

What a racket.

[djrcmay]

sausage and eggs!