Now, onto todays menu: Fiber was back on my list so after Spark and probiotic pills, I had my fiber. For breakfast I had half a banana. Mid morning snack I had two hard boiled brown eggs. Lunch was my whole grain veggie pita sandwhich with spicy hummus spread and 1 brown rice cake with almond butter. I brought two cakes with me but I was pretty full so I saved the other for my mid day snack. For dinner I had a salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms with red wine vinager with a side of ovean roasted broccoli, zucchini and asparagus. I knew I needed some protein so I had a small amount of tuna. Tonight is another round on my elipticle catching up on my 16 & pregnant episodes, I plan on 45mins.
I'm coming close to the end of my first phase and I cannot wait to start the second!
My cholesterol/glucose results (writing in red is definition from online source)
Glucose level- 95mg/dl (my levels were on a non-fasting basis)
A blood glucose test measures the amount of a type of sugar, called glucose, in your blood. Glucose comes from carbohydrate foods. It is the main source of energy used by the body. Blood glucose levels that remain high over time can damage your eyes, kidneys, nerves, and blood vessels.
Fasting Glucose Level Ranges: 60-99=Normal
100-125=Pre-Diabetes
126 and higher=Diabetes
Non-Fasting Glucose Level Ranges:
<140=Normal
140-200=Pre-Diabetes
200
and higher=Diabetes
LDL- 85mg/dlLDL cholesterol can build up on the walls of your arteries and increase your chances of getting heart disease. That is why LDL cholesterol is referred to as "bad" cholesterol. The lower your LDL cholesterol number, the lower your risk. The table below explains what the numbers mean.
| LDL Cholesterol | LDL-Cholesterol Category |
| Less than 100 | Optimal |
| 100 - 129 | Near optimal/above optimal |
| 130 - 159 | Borderline high |
| 160 - 189 | High |
| 190 and above | Very high |
Triglycerides- 54mg/dl
Triglycerides are the chemical form in which most fat exists in food and the body. A high triglyceride level has been linked to higher risk of coronary artery disease. Here's the breakdown.
| Triglycerides | Triglyceride Category |
| Less than 150 | Normal |
| 150 - 199 | Mildly High |
| 200 - 499 | High |
| 500 or higher | Very high |
HDL- 85mg/dl
When it comes to HDL cholesterol -- "good" cholesterol -- the higher the number, the lower your risk. This is because HDL cholesterol protects against heart disease by taking the "bad" cholesterol out of your blood and keeping it from building up in your arteries. The table below explains what the numbers mean
| HDL Cholesterol | HDL-Cholesterol Category |
| 60 and above | High; Optimal; associated with lower risk |
| Less than 40 in men and less than 50 in women | Low; considered a risk factor for heart disease |
Total Cholesterol- 177mg/dl
Your total blood cholesterol is a measure of LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and other lipid components. Doctors recommend total cholesterol levels below 200
| Total Cholesterol | Category |
| Less than 200 | Desirable |
| 200 - 239 | Mildly High |
| 240 and above | High |
BMI (Body Mass Index) - 22
Body Mass Index is a tool for measuring weight vs height. A high BMI rate is just one of many factors for develping a chronic disease (cancer, diabetes)
Ranges: Below 18.5= Low
18.5-24.9-Normal
25.0-29.9: High (Pre-Obese)
30.0 or more=Very High (Obesity)
Body Fat %- 27%
Body Composition refers to the quality or make-up of
your total body mass. Your total weight is a combination of bone, ligament,
tendon, organs, fluid, muscle and fat. This is to determine the percentage of
fat in the body.
Women Ranges: Age 20-39 years= 21-33%
Of course I can work on the BMI and Body Fat but other than that....GO ME!! Thanks to Advocare!
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