Back in November, I went in for my annual doctor visit. She didn't chide me for not losing weight, but seemed pleased that I hadn't gained from the previous year. She wasn't as happy with the bloodwork results. My total cholesterol had jumped up to 254. They (whoever the powers may be) prefer it to be between 100-199.
Once before my cholesterol hit 229 and the cardiologist gave me a prescription for cholesterol-lowering medication. Instead of taking it, I lost 22 lbs. in 3 months. When I went back in, he was very pleased. Having had success before with weight loss=lower cholesterol, I made a plea to the new Dr. I suggested she give me 3 months to lose weight and change my numbers. If this lifestyle changed didn't result in more pleasing numbers, I'd consider meds. She agreed. She even let me slide through the holidays and told me not to have my blood drawn again until the end of March.
I'm not sure what happened in January and February, but instead of losing, I actually gained weight. I'm blaming that on a lot of things. As most of you know, we traveled in March, and we ate out EVERY SINGLE MEAL. Sixteen glorious days of eating out.
Upon my return home, my doctor had left 4 messages on my phone, reminding me that I was due to have my blood drawn. I cringed and felt like the biggest loser. Dutifully, I went in and waited for her dreaded phone call. Early the next morning she called.
"Your blood work came back normal, both your lipids and liver function." I couldn't believe it! I asked her to send me a copy of the results. I needed to see them in black and white. My total cholesterol had dropped nearly 60 points. Unbelievable!
I think it must have been the Kimchi I ate, no less than 10 times on our trip. I think I'm going to incorporate it into our diet. It is a miracle food.
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