Re: Cholesterol Tips Hard for me ????

[Guest guest]

It seems everything I get, develope, or go through is not the norm. I was

told a few yrs. ago along with this FM that my cholesterol had now elevated to a

dangerous level and needed to take Lipitor, against my wanting to as I know how

bad these meds are I don't care that they lower chol.the side effects can be

much more damaging to me, I agreed I would try it temp., it worked but muscle

cramps and d/c'd. I told them I was going to try doing it myself and I did.,

short term. I don't know what happened. I am use to not eating all day and had

to learn to eat the other 2 meals, I do oatmeal flax seed, banana,with fatfree

milk. I do weight watchers lunch and dinner, had been walking, regular which I

always did until lately. I am not overweight and have always chosen lighter

foods, don't eat red meat, butter, cheese etc. yet my cholesterol has gone up

again. They want me back on med. but will take my chances. Any other ideas for

lowering cholesterol, I do believe lack of

exercise can be the only factior keeping me from lowering it, and if this is

so, than I am in trouble unless FM backs off some. Thanks for ideas Sharon

wrote: Everyday Tips A Cholesterol Plan

That Works

How to get the most out of your medication

When your cholesterol numbers are high enough that you need medication, it's

tempting to think that taking your pills is enough. It’s true that lifestyle

changes such as diet and exercise improvements don’t control your cholesterol,

but that doesn't mean you can eat anything you want once you start your meds.

Here's a look at how to get the most out of your medication. If your doctor

prescribes cholesterol-lowering medicine, don't expect to pop a pill and be

done. To maximize results, you also will need to:

Follow your cholesterol-lowering diet.

Be more physically active.

Lose weight, if you are overweight.

Control all of your other heart disease risk factors, including smoking, high

blood pressure, and diabetes.

Taking all of these steps together may lessen the amount of medicine you need or

make the medicine work better — and that reduces your risk for a heart attack.

Everyday Tips for Living With High Cholesterol

If you’re trying to bring down high cholesterol, make a few dietary changes at a

time.

Lower Your Cholesterol With Small Changes

If you're trying to bring down high blood cholesterol, make a few dietary

changes at a time. Start with the groceries you buy and the way in which you

prepare them. It may take time, but these little adjustments will ultimately pay

off.

To lower blood cholesterol, go easy on these foods:

two percent milk

oils and margarine

avocados, olives, and coconuts

nuts

Cut back on these foods:

whole milk

creams and ice creams

high-fat cheeses

butter

fatty cuts of meat and refried pork

sausages, hot dogs, bologna

liver, kidneys, and other organ meats

egg yolks

lard, coconut, palm, or palm kernel oil

Quote of the Day

" Don't let other people tell you what you want. "

– Pat Riley

[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

It surely does seem that you've tried it all.

The problem is that it's not only your lifestyle that causes you to have more

cholesterol, it is also your genes. I have many friends who follow all the

right guidelines and still have high cholesterol and the doctor says that many

people's bodies just produce an over abundance of it anyway. It seems like you

fit in that category.

I'm really sorry you had bad side effects from taking medication for it. For

some people medication is the only way to keep it down. And it is a dangerous

thing to have too high. I know there are risks to taking stat ins, but you have

to determine which risk is greater. And my friends who have this problem have

opted to take the med along with following the diet and exercise program and are

now doing well with both their good and bad cholesterol.

I hope you can figure this out to your benefit. It's a hard decision I know.

Blessed be,

Marti

sharon studley wrote:

It seems everything I get, develope, or go through is not the norm. I

was told a few yrs. ago along with this FM that my cholesterol had now elevated

to a dangerous level and needed to take Lipitor, against my wanting to as I know

how bad these meds are I don't care that they lower chol.the side effects can be

much more damaging to me, I agreed I would try it temp., it worked but muscle

cramps and d/c'd. I told them I was going to try doing it myself and I did.,

short term. I don't know what happened. I am use to not eating all day and had

to learn to eat the other 2 meals, I do oatmeal flax seed, banana,with fatfree

milk. I do weight watchers lunch and dinner, had been walking, regular which I

always did until lately. I am not overweight and have always chosen lighter

foods, don't eat red meat, butter, cheese etc. yet my cholesterol has gone up

again. They want me back on med. but will take my chances. Any other ideas for

lowering cholesterol, I do believe lack of

exercise can be the only factior keeping me from lowering it, and if this is so,

than I am in trouble unless FM backs off some. Thanks for ideas Sharon

wrote: Everyday Tips A Cholesterol Plan That Works

How to get the most out of your medication

When your cholesterol numbers are high enough that you need medication, it's

tempting to think that taking your pills is enough. It’s true that lifestyle

changes such as diet and exercise improvements don’t control your cholesterol,

but that doesn't mean you can eat anything you want once you start your meds.

Here's a look at how to get the most out of your medication. If your doctor

prescribes cholesterol-lowering medicine, don't expect to pop a pill and be

done. To maximize results, you also will need to:

Follow your cholesterol-lowering diet.

Be more physically active.

Lose weight, if you are overweight.

Control all of your other heart disease risk factors, including smoking, high

blood pressure, and diabetes.

Taking all of these steps together may lessen the amount of medicine you need or

make the medicine work better — and that reduces your risk for a heart attack.

Everyday Tips for Living With High Cholesterol

If you’re trying to bring down high cholesterol, make a few dietary changes at a

time.

Lower Your Cholesterol With Small Changes

If you're trying to bring down high blood cholesterol, make a few dietary

changes at a time. Start with the groceries you buy and the way in which you

prepare them. It may take time, but these little adjustments will ultimately pay

off.

To lower blood cholesterol, go easy on these foods:

two percent milk

oils and margarine

avocados, olives, and coconuts

nuts

Cut back on these foods:

whole milk

creams and ice creams

high-fat cheeses

butter

fatty cuts of meat and refried pork

sausages, hot dogs, bologna

liver, kidneys, and other organ meats

egg yolks

lard, coconut, palm, or palm kernel oil

Quote of the Day

" Don't let other people tell you what you want. "

– Pat Riley

[Guest guest]

There are other meds to help lower the cholesterol other than the statins, which

is what lipitor is. I cannot use any of the statins as I get the muscle pain

and weakness side effects. But I have used vytorin with good results and no

nasty side effects. Might be worth checking out.

Christi Randall

www.singingwomenoftexas.com

Re: Cholesterol Tips Hard for me ????

It seems everything I get, develope, or go through is not the norm. I was

told a few yrs. ago along with this FM that my cholesterol had now elevated to a

dangerous level and needed to take Lipitor, against my wanting to as I know how

bad these meds are I don't care that they lower chol.the side effects can be

much more damaging to me, I agreed I would try it temp., it worked but muscle

cramps and d/c'd. I told them I was going to try doing it myself and I did.,

short term. I don't know what happened. I am use to not eating all day and had

to learn to eat the other 2 meals, I do oatmeal flax seed, banana,with fatfree

milk. I do weight watchers lunch and dinner, had been walking, regular which I

always did until lately. I am not overweight and have always chosen lighter

foods, don't eat red meat, butter, cheese etc. yet my cholesterol has gone up

again. They want me back on med. but will take my chances. Any other ideas for

lowering cholesterol, I

do believe lack of

exercise can be the only factior keeping me from lowering it, and if this is so,

than I am in trouble unless FM backs off some. Thanks for ideas Sharon

wrote: Everyday Tips A Cholesterol Plan

That Works

How to get the most out of your medication

When your cholesterol numbers are high enough that you need medication, it's

tempting to think that taking your pills is enough. It’s true that lifestyle

changes such as diet and exercise improvements don’t control your cholesterol,

but that doesn't mean you can eat anything you want once you start your meds.

Here's a look at how to get the most out of your medication. If your doctor

prescribes cholesterol-lowering medicine, don't expect to pop a pill and be

done. To maximize results, you also will need to:

Follow your cholesterol-lowering diet.

Be more physically active.

Lose weight, if you are overweight.

Control all of your other heart disease risk factors, including smoking, high

blood pressure, and diabetes.

Taking all of these steps together may lessen the amount of medicine you need or

make the medicine work better — and that reduces your risk for a heart attack.

Everyday Tips for Living With High Cholesterol

If you’re trying to bring down high cholesterol, make a few dietary changes at a

time.

Lower Your Cholesterol With Small Changes

If you're trying to bring down high blood cholesterol, make a few dietary

changes at a time. Start with the groceries you buy and the way in which you

prepare them. It may take time, but these little adjustments will ultimately pay

off.

To lower blood cholesterol, go easy on these foods:

two percent milk

oils and margarine

avocados, olives, and coconuts

nuts

Cut back on these foods:

whole milk

creams and ice creams

high-fat cheeses

butter

fatty cuts of meat and refried pork

sausages, hot dogs, bologna

liver, kidneys, and other organ meats

egg yolks

lard, coconut, palm, or palm kernel oil

Quote of the Day

" Don't let other people tell you what you want. "

– Pat Riley