I had gestational diabetes with all 3 pregnancies. It went away after the first two, but after the last pregnancy it didn't and currently I have type 2 diabetes. I am under a doctor's care, go see her every 3 months, but I'm not on medication right now, she's giving me a chance to get rid of it by loosing weight. My cholesterol was also a little high (202, triglycerides 400 and good cholesterol was low 30), so I needed to lower that as well.
Since August 09 I have lost 35 lbsI just had blood work done and after months of working out/eating healthy my bad cholesterol is at 96, but my triglycerides are still high (396) and my good cholesterol is low (29).
I work out at home do videos for 30-45 min./5-6 days a week and eat healthy (whole grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, low fat dairy, good fats, flax seeds, natural foods)( but the triglycerides are not going down and the good cholesterol is not going up??? I still have @ 50 lbs to loose, but why arent the triglycerides going down? good cholesterol going up???What do I need to do?
Hi Yvette,
I'm interested to see what type of response you receive. I also have very high triglycerides and changes in my diet, and loosing some weight don't seem to be working.
My doctor had me try niaspan, which has a side effect of flushing. While I didn't experience the flushing, it make me feel dizzy and very strange. I stopped taking it immediately.
Just wanted to let you know, you're not alone.
Try taking policosinol. It works in 85% of people. It is safe, natural, with no side effects. affordable too! I use anabolic laboratories. Another good brand is Metagenics.
Yvette,
My husband had triglycerides that high. Besides putting you at risk for heart disease, you are also at risk for pancreitis.
I consulted with a clinical nutritionist who recommended Shaklee. We had my husbands levels down to normal in less than a month with no negative side effects. If you are interested in this program let me know.
As a personal trainer, I would say "good job" on the weight loss. But you probably need to change your workout routine. Our bodies habituate after a while. So try some different videos/workouts and increase the workout time a few times per week. Try to vary it as much as possible.
Please feel free to contact me. I would love to help you.
Victoria
Victoria
You need to see or get referred to a Nutritionist, by your Doctor.
Every person is different. You have to get a meal plan or nutritional advisement by a Nutritionist. They best know how to customize it to your health issues.
Ask your Doctor, to refer you to one.
good luck,
Susan
Hi Yvette- I added plant sterols gel caps to my vitamins and my cholesterol lowered quite a bit.
Good luck!
R. Magby
You're definitely doing all the right things and it sounds like you've definitely done your research regarding nutrition and upping your omegas, etc. However, you may need to actually go on medication that helps with your cholesterol. Don't feel ashamed or badly that you might have to do this.
Meet with a nutritionist to learn more about how you can help the levels in your body and also keep your doctor in the loop as to how things are going.
I feel your pain! My husband's cholesterol is currently 400 and his trigs are more than 400 and his HDL is only 19. He is on heavy medication and a vegetarian diet, with plenty of exercise. At this point there is not much else we can do. The older he gets, the worse it gets. His body is a mystery. Here's a website I found that is very informative: http://www.lovaza.com/triglycerides/learn-about-triglycer....
It sounds like you are doing all of the right things. I think the more weight you lose, the better your levels will be. You could try adding fish oil to your diet, it is rich in omega 3's and 6's. Good luck!
I had the same situation. I now follow the Atkins plan (second step, not first because it's too drastic for the gall bladder). The triclycerides plummeted and the good cholesterol is perfect! Atkins stresses meat, fish, cheese, berries, some veggies, good fats, nut, very few carbs. My blood sugar stays even and I'm never hungry. I've lost the 30 pounds I needed to. But don't fall into the trap of eating the Atkins store food or diet sodas. These were marketed after the intial program, and my friends who use these are hungry most of the time. P.S. My doctor is thrilled with my cholesteral.
Best of luck to you.
Hi Yvette - how your body produces cholesterol is largely based on genetics. I had blood work done by Berkeley Heart Labs through a cardiologist that was able to tell me what my genetic profile is in producing cholesterol. It was amazingly informative because it showed me what kinds of foods help and hurt. There isnt a one-size-fits-all diet when it comes to cholesterol. Alcohol is good for one genotype and bad for another, same with fat in the diet etc.
Case in point is that I have the genotype that I nicknamed the "eat drink and be merry" gene because a moderate fat diet and moderate alcohol actually improve my cholesterol numbers. If I ate a super low-fat "heart" diet, my LDL would go down but my small dense LDL that is responsible for plaque formation is likely to go up.
You might also consider your sources of saturated fat and reduce those. Cheese and butter, etc. are bigger sources than even lean red meats. Also talk to your doc about how much of the "good fats" you are taking in - it might be more than you need and affecting your levels.
Lastly be sure to discuss all of your supplements with your doc. Plant sterols are good for lowering LDL but if you are estrogen dominant, adding more estrogen might not be good for you.
