I always find it interesting when someone says they will never have a heart attack or they live "healthy". I once thought that too. There are also those who admit to having heart disease then grab the most unhealthy thing on the way out the door to go smoke. I always "thought" I was healthy and while I may not dive into Twinkies, I am sure all of my food choices have not always been the best.
While I was there I decided to walk the walk if I was sharing and had my cholesterol checked, body fat (yes, that was fun), bone density and blood pressure. Since my heart attack and stint placement in January I have kept track but it had been some time. Yes, we did take photos and my finger stick did not prove to be successful at first but try and try again...success.
So I am going to share. More because it helps me to be accountable and make the changes I need too. My husband likes to hide his numbers but I encourage you to share and work with a family member or friend. Yes, weight is important but these numbers can also save your life.
Cholesterol total: 170
HDL (Happy cholesterol:)))) 59 (should be higher)
LDL (Lousy cholesterol) 82
Trig (much like math just painful but my numbers where good) 145
BP 128/79 (almost text book!)
Body Fat: 22.6.... yes, Miss Teen was lower.....much lower.....
Lung Capacity 350. This has always been an issue for me. Raised in Florida, allergies...etc..
I know making the time to go visit your primary care physician can be tough. Health fairs are great for gathering information. It literally took 10 minutes. Also log on to http://www.goredforwomen.org/ and take the health quiz.
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GO DEANNA!
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