Jen you have come to FAT TO SKINNY at exactly the right time in your life. All of your current blood profile symptoms and your "pre diabetes" are the results of eating a high sugar diet for years. I had exactly the same problems but worse! I reversed every one of them as have many other people on this eating plan.
Don't be scared you have found the right course of action here.....KEEP THE FAITH, STAY THE COURSE and stay in touch with your doctor. Couple other things.
Your weight will fluctuate throughout the day. Always weigh yourself at the same time.....naked..... once every week or two is sufficient, in the morning after your business. When you stepped on the docs scale you were clothed and you had already started you day....even 8 ounces of water taken in weighs 8 ounces, 1/2 pound....understand?
secondly, I'm questioning the bad cholesterol number you posted, 220, are you sure that's not your total cholesterol? If that number is actually your bad cholesterol the doctor would have prescribed you medication such as Lipitor or Crestor...did he/she?
Here's the Mayo Clinic suggested numbers
Total cholesterol
U.S. and some other countries Canada and most of Europe
Below 200 mg/dL Below 5.2 mmol/L Desirable
200-239 mg/dL 5.2-6.2 mmol/L Borderline high
240 mg/dL and above Above 6.2 mmol/L High
LDL cholesterol (the BAD one)
U.S. and some other countries Canada and most of Europe
Below 70 mg/dL Below 1.8 mmol/L Ideal for people at very high risk of heart disease
Below 100 mg/dL Below 2.6 mmol/L Ideal for people at risk of heart disease
100-129 mg/dL 2.6-3.3 mmol/L Near ideal
130-159 mg/dL 3.4-4.1 mmol/L Borderline high
160-189 mg/dL 4.1-4.9 mmol/L High
190 mg/dL and above Above 4.9 mmol/L Very high
HDL cholesterol
U.S. and some other countries Canada and most of Europe
Below 40 mg/dL (men)
Below 50 mg/dL (women) Below 1 mmol/L (men)
Below 1.3 mmol/L (women) Poor
50-59 mg/dL 1.3-1.5 mmol/L Better
60 mg/dL and above Above 1.5 mmol/L Best
Triglycerides
U.S. and some other countries Canada and most of Europe
Below 150 mg/dL Below 1.7 mmol/L Desirable
150-199 mg/dL 1.7-2.2 mmol/L Borderline high
200-499 mg/dL 2.3-5.6 mmol/L High
500 mg/dL and above Above 5.6 mmol/L Very high
*Canadian and European guidelines differ slightly from U.S. guidelines. These conversions are based on U.S. guidelines.
LDL targets differ
Because LDL cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, it's the main focus of cholesterol-lowering treatment. Your target LDL number can vary, depending on your underlying risk of heart disease.
Most people should aim for an LDL level below 130 mg/dL (3.4 mmol/L). If you have other risk factors for heart disease, your target LDL may be below 100 mg/dL (2.6 mmol/L). If you're at very high risk of heart disease, you may need to aim for an LDL level below 70 mg/dL (1.8 mmol/L). In general, the lower your LDL cholesterol level is, the better.
You're considered to be at a high risk of heart disease if you have:
■A previous heart attack or stroke
■Artery blockages in your neck (carotid artery disease)
■Artery blockages in your arms or legs (peripheral artery disease)
In addition, two or more of the following risk factors might also place you in the very high risk group:
■Smoking
■High blood pressure
■Low HDL cholesterol
■Diabetes
■Family history of early heart disease
■Age older than 45 if you're a man, or older than 55 if you're a woman
■Elevated lipoprotein (a), another type of fat (lipid) in your blood
Types of cholesterol
LDL cholesterol can build up on the inside of artery walls, contributing to artery blockages that can lead to heart attacks. Higher LDL cholesterol levels mean higher risk. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is known as "good" cholesterol because it helps prevent arteries from becoming clogged. Higher HDL cholesterol levels generally mean lower risk.
A blood test to check cholesterol levels — called a lipid panel or lipid profile — typically reports:
■Total cholesterol
■HDL cholesterol
■LDL cholesterol
■Triglycerides, a type of fat often increased by sweets and alcohol
For the most accurate measurements, don't eat or drink anything (other than water) for nine to 12 hours before the blood sample is taken.
