NSV with my blood work
The other day I had a pretty substantial non-scale victory.
I've been working with a nurse practitioner who works at the health clinic where I go to school. Sometime in the fall or summer of last year, she completed blood work for me. It had been a long time since I've gotten blood work done and I certainly have never had it done as an adult with the capacity to understand the results.
So the initial results my triglycerides were 159. Healthy is <114. This put me at a pretty significant risk for heart attack and stroke down the line. The nurse practitioner told me that the main fix is diet and exercise. She also recommended taking a fish oil tablet.
So I did those three things. I've been dieting, exercising, and taking fish oil. Since then, I've lost 15 pounds. This is not substantial by any means, but those pounds along with increased exercise, fish oil, and a healthier diet (avoiding sugar, starchy foods, saturated and trans fat) made a significant difference in my blood work.
We recently did more blood work. When I came into the office, my nurse practitioner said that she had something exciting to show me. My triglycerides went from 159 to 125! I still have work to do as it's still above a healthy level, but I'm so proud of myself! It just goes to show that even if you can't see physical changes on your body, you are changing your body. It's not all about a number on the scale or fitting into a pair of jeans. It's about becoming a healthier you!
TLDR: Got my triglyceride levels down from 159 to 125 through diet, exercise, and fish oil tablets.
Edit: wanted to add the brand of fish oil I have been taking if anyone was interested. The brand is Viva Naturals and it's the Triple Strength Omega-3 Fish Oil. No fishy taste (or any taste), no gas. I get mine from Amazon. No ad, just wanted to share :)
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