Fitness Thread: (for those of us that want BJD figures)

[Qrinta]

Does anyone have tips on what to do for lowering cholesterol? I generally only go to the doctor once a year though I know she wanted my mom and I to check in again to see if there was any change. Mostly I've just tried to get foods that don't contain High Fructose corn syrup and attempting to switch to more whole grain instead of everything being white flour. XD Haven't convinced myself to change to brown rice though. I like minute rice. -_-

General food intake:
Bowl of Vanilla yogurt with granola and or fruit if I have some. And a glass of cranberry juice for breakfast.
Lunch is generally a PB&J and some apple sauce if I have any. If I'm home it's whatever leftovers are in the fridge.
Dinner is either frozen stuffed chicken (chicken cordon bleu or broccoli and cheese) and rice or a veggie if I have something frozen. Or Spaghetti, or leftovers from eating out. (I think the main problem besides genetics is my family goes out to eat basically every weekend XD).

I am aware that my diet seems to consist primarily of carbs. >< I don't do any exact measurements of my food, I eat til I'm full or just eat whatever fits on my plate. Judging by my current weight I don't eat as much as I should. But if I start exercising I think I will get more of an appetite.

My next goal is to find some exercise on campus to get my heart rate up at least once a week. There were a few exercise classes offered at the community center at times I'm able to attend so I'll go check those out next week. I really miss my martial arts classes. Though I'd probably die if I went to one today. XD

[knittnkitten]

whole oats are supposed to be good at lowering cholesterol

[Trethowan]

Does anyone have tips on what to do for lowering cholesterol?

Red Yeast Rice. Comes in supplement form. It's the natural way to drop cholesterol without Rx drugs. My uncle did and dropped his within normal levels. Though really cholesterol isn't as big an issue as it was in the 90s. They say the triglycerides are the one to look out for.

You might try to add more protein to your diet. Hamburger is cheap but it's protein. I used to throw ground beef and ramen together a lot when I was broke and in college.

You could also do more raw veggies or stir fry? Carrots dipped in hummus is to die for, absolutely delicious. Hummus is quite healthy too.

[knittnkitten]

my waist is down by an inch and I think my arms are down by half an inch. woo!

[Qrinta]

Awesome! ^_^

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind when I go grocery shopping next. ^_^

[richila]

Awesome! ^_^

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind when I go grocery shopping next. ^_^

Exercise lowers the bad cholesterol and raises the good. I have raised my hdl by 12 points since i started exercising regularly and dropped my ldl by 20.

[Trethowan]

True. Basic good food and exercise makes the body work like it's supposed to. (well, most of the time.) But if you need extra help it's nice to try natural supplements first.

[yarwel]

Very dark chocolate worked to lower my dad's cholesterol. The dose is about an ounce a day. Tastiest supplement ever.

[richila]

Very dark chocolate worked to lower my dad's cholesterol. The dose is about an ounce a day. Tastiest supplement ever.

What percentage dark chocolate?

[Trethowan]

I like the 80% cacao with the salt in it. Oh man salty chocolate is the bomb!