What A Difference A Year Makes – Lab Results
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| Before After |
As you know by now and I hope you don’t get tired of hearing it or reading it – I lost 103 pounds in a course of a year.
Due to being overweight or I should say morbidly obese (according to the Body Mass Index or BMI chart), I developed several illnesses. I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
I took several medications to control these illnesses and had many warnings from my doctor to do something about my weight. Warnings that I ignored for awhile.
It wasn’t until my medications began NOT to work and were forcing my doctor to think of other measures to take (injecting insulin) that I decided to make the determination to change my lifestyle as to my diet and exercise.
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| My Doctor– Dr. Frank Maselli |
The journey of losing weight is not an easy one but it yields endless benefits. Just to let everyone know, I’m monitored by my doctor every three months due to my diabetes, so as time went by and I dropped the pounds, my lab results were getting better and better. So here are some of my recent results from my last doctor’s visit on July 17, 2012 compare to the same time last year.
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| Dr. Maselli was pleased |
Last Year This Year Normal Range
- Weight 238 135 111-145 (for 5’3″ height)
- BMI 42 23 Less than 25
- Waist 42 28 Less than 35 f/women
- Dress Size 22 4 Unknown
- Total Cholesterol 240 160 Less than 200-Desirable
- HDL (Good Cholesterol) 37 76 60 and above
- LDL (Bad Cholesterol) 149 77 Less than 100
- Triglycerides 211 51 Less than 150
- A1C (blood sugar levels) 8 4 Below 7
- Blood Pressure 145/90 120/78 Systolic 90-120
- Diastolic 60-80
Wow!! what a difference a year makes. I must say that looking at the chart, I was totally amazed myself. It’s unbelievable to me. I don’t take anymore medications, and I’m healthier now than I’ve ever been. I still have some more work to do, but my doctor is happy with all my results so far. For the first time in a long time I wasn’t nervous when he came in the room to examine me. All my hard work has paid off, but my journey continues……
If you want to check you own BMI (Body Mass Index) Click Here
If you want to keep yourself accountable on your calories intake and/or exercise to lose, gain, or maintain your weight, you can use the following FREE applications: My Fitness Pal, Lose it OR My-Calorie-Counter
** Remember— Always check with your doctor before starting any kind of diet and/or exercise plan.
There is no such thing as a self-made man. You will reach your goals only with the help of others. ~ George Shinn
**Post originally posted on August 1, 2012 on “A New Camino”
