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Old 08-06-2008, 04:06 PM   #1  
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Talking I lowered my cholesterol with South Beach Diet!

I am ecstatic! I had my annual Healthscreen at work on Tuesday and I'm happy to report the results. I have struggled with my cholesterol the last two years since going through menopause. I always used to run low, really low, like less than 160, but it's been over 200 the last few years. I can only blame it on menopause, because I really hadn't changed anything else. I started SBD the first week in January so I've been following it about 7 months now. I have lost 24# on SBD. My weight is the lowest it's been in 27 years -115#. My cholesterol was 184 (Yeah). My HDL's (which have always been good) were 87 (excellent). My waist is 25", 5" smaller than when I started SBD. My body fat was an amazing 17.6%.

This was my confirmation that this really is the healthiest way in the world to eat. I have many friends and co-workers who ask me how I've done it and want to know more about SBD. Several have even read the book and started to eat better. When I weigh in once a month at WW (I'm a lifetime member) the lady weighing me always asks me what I'm doing. Last time she said she was going to have to check out SBD. I am really over the moon about this! I continue to lose weight on this diet without even trying, so I know I could eat more but I honestly feel quite full and satisfied with my current regimen. I cannot fit into my size 6 clothes anymore and have had to buy size 4's this summer. I could not have been as successful with SBD without the ongoing support and info that I have found on this forum. Thanks to everyone!
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Old 08-06-2008, 04:17 PM   #2  
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Congrats Murph! That is wonderful news! Enjoy your success in good health!
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Congrats! That is awesome!
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Old 08-06-2008, 04:33 PM   #4  
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well done!
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Old 08-06-2008, 04:48 PM   #6  
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Woo Hoo@! You Go Girl!
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Old 08-06-2008, 04:52 PM   #7  
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Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Anne - that is so great! Congrats!!
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Old 08-06-2008, 06:57 PM   #9  
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Anne,
You are a continuing inspiration. Thanks for sharing and congrats!
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Wowzers!! Congrats!
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Old 08-06-2008, 11:16 PM   #11  
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Those are WONDERFUL changes! Congrats!

I had my cholesterol checked a year ago, and it was very high - 219 overall. Ouch. I plan to have it checked again in February (2 years since the last check).

I had the cholesterol checked in February 07. I quit smoking in March 07 and haven't touched cigarettes since then. I'm down about 15 pounds since then, and plan to go back at my goal weight as a non-smoker, and pray that I have as great of results as you've had!
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Old 08-07-2008, 02:44 PM   #12  
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Murphmitch, that is amazing!!!!
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and congratulations, Anne!
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Congratulations! What a fantastic endorsement for this way of eating .
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Thanks for all of your support. It means a lot to me.
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