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246, had a physical done start of August. Is this bad?

Yes.

Quote: Originally Posted by KiGrind 246, had a physical done start of August. Is this bad? You will die.

How long? Should we start taking bets?

My triglycerides are 469.

RIP! My bro in law eats so well....he finally gave up. Went on meds to lower his. It worked. His dad died in his sleep in his early 50's. I don't think he wants to go the same way. Good luck with it...if you are choosing to do something about it anyway.

What are your HDL and LDL numbers? You eat like crap don't you? I was never over 200 and had a heart attack at 37. I'm usualy around 105. Here is a diet to try. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5b7ashywXk The second part is critical on getting your Cholesterol down.

I used to eat like shit. I'll be 21 on the 8th. Family history. I think my LDL or whatever was like 36. And was already working out to lose weight, but I stepped it up a lot. I'm losing weight. Major diet change. No fast food, only drinking water. I eat fruit (apples, bananas, peaches) and raw veggies (love carrots, celery, green peppers) with fruit for lunch and usually either ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Haole Yes. bad for him, good for us

HDL is the good cholesterol. LDL is the one that will kill you. HDL is usualy around 40 to be considered good. Problem is Cholesterol meds are indiscriminate and lower both. You don't what HDL any lower. Pumping iron while good is not super effective at lowering cholesterol. You want a cardio type workout. Jogging, Swimming, Bike.....thats the ones to start doing. How far is work? Less ...