We know the story. I am obese, that means fat. I have been observed to be fat by not only my lovely and better half, but also a physician or two. No, I have not been “fat shamed”. I have been objectively considered and warned of potential trouble due to my unwillingness to be healthy, take care of myself or have accountability to myself and those around me.
- We started this journey at 245lbs.
- I reported this journey at 230lbs.
- On September 6th, I was 215lbs.
More importantly when I was 235lbs, I got blood work performed. It was bad, it was not dangerous (yet) but it showed a clear need to change my thinking about my health. My numbers on June 6th were:
- TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL, MS 330 (low but not deficient)
- CHOLESTEROL, TOTAL 253 H (over 200 bad)
- TRIGLYCERIDES 180 H (over 150 bad)
- LDL-CHOLESTEROL 167 H (over 100 bad)
- NON HDL CHOLESTEROL 200 H (Over 130 bad)
- GLUCOSE 104 H (Over 99 bad, potential for diabetes)
As of September 18th (when I received the results):
- TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL, MS 419 (almost middle ground and a marked improvement)
- CHOLESTEROL, TOTAL 196
Woot! Back into safe range.
- TRIGLYCERIDES 118
Woot! Back in safe range.
- LDL-CHOLESTEROL 112H
Still high but much better. I expect to have this in range before the end of the year.
- NON HDL CHOLESTEROL 135 (Over 130 bad)
Marked improvement
- GLUCOSE 96
Woot! Back in safe range.
I also added an A1C test to see if I was having actual diabetic markers. I had a 5.1% result, which is an absence of diabetes.
The Six Levels of Fatness | Gabriel Iglesias
So what now? I stay accountable to myself and my other half. I continue to work on staying active, losing weight and eating right. I also continue to eat Steak, Pork, Bacon (it is always its own class), Eggs, Cheese and most importantly Vegetables.
What would I advise to our team members that are struggling with weight or health?
- There is no such thing as “fat healthy” or “obese healthy”.
- Stop making excuses, treat yourself better, you deserve it.
- If it is from a box, it probably isn’t food.
- Exercise more, eat out less.
- Get a fitbit or equivalent.