Friday, March 6, 2009

Bad Genetics!

Friday is upon finally upon us, what a long week. I played cards last night (Didn’t win) and had a great evening anyways. Prior to cards, I went out for a quick run, as I promised myself. I did a quick (for me) 3 miler at 26:26. The weather last night was awesome, I was able to wear shorts and no jacket required.

I went to bed at 11:45 last night and as I sit here I am feeling a little tired, but happy to have had a night out to spend with friends. I think I need to get a café Americano at Starbucks. They seem to have a Starbucks on every corner in Chicago.

Oh Joy! I just received word from my doctor regarding my blood test results from Saturday. I have to say I am a little disappointed in my numbers:

Cholesterol 224

HDL 42

LDL 139

Triglycerides 214

I am actually more than disappointed, I am pissed off that I have been busting my ass with exercise lately, last month I ran 84 miles. Shouldn’t that help these numbers? Maybe I am just blessed with horrible genetics. I need to go in next week to my doc and discuss increasing my current cholesterol meds. At least my liver function is normal so I can handle an increase of meds. This sucks!!!!!

I guess I can’t wallow too long about things I can’t control. I can control my diet and exercise, which I am doing. Anything beyond that is out of my hands. No more negativity, I promise. I just got back from a nice long walk (2 miles) at lunch today and seemed to have calmed down a bit over my #’s. The weather is gorgeous again today and in the 60’s. I am trying to appreciate the positive things and not dwell on things I can’t control.

Have a great weekend!

6 comments:

  1. Sounds like a good strategy: control what you can, but as healthy has you can. It's all you can do!

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  2. Americano's my favorite...yeah, I agree w/RunwithMe. You do what you can do and it's always about progress over time.

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  3. Hmmm, since your liver is functioning normally does that mean you can drink more beer?

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  4. Have the numbers changed at all? Do you at least FEEL better since you've been running so much? Even if that doesn't show up in the numbers, it means something :)

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  5. The numbers have gotten better over time but nonetheless frustrating. But I do see your point and thanks fro pointing it out.

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