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Originally Posted by Abby10

How timely that you should start this thread, VillagesPL, as I recently got some fantastic test results back also. I am not a vegan, however, I did change my diet dramatically about 5 months ago by cutting out all sugar and flour. I was expecting to see a change in my blood sugar levels, but was amazed by the even more dramatic changes in my cholesterol levels! About a year ago my levels were HDL=55, LDL=117. Just last week my results were HDL=61, LDL=83. My total cholesterol was previously as high as 197 and is now at 157. Also, triglycerides went from 78 to 65. I am ecstatic! I have records going back 15 years and have never had those kind of numbers. I'm wondering if my numbers were even that good in my 20's! I told my husband to be prepared, I might live to be 100 - lol!! Really happy and very motivated to continue on a more healthy lifestyle!

This is timely for me as well. I stopped eating sugar and wheat and increased my daily fiber intake 3 months ago, and started taking fish oil about 6 months ago. Last year my values were: HDL=58; LDL=107; Total Cholesterol=183. I'm getting a blood test next week and can't wait to see if my dietary changes made much of a difference.