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I also had cholesterol numbers that kept inching higher. At 237 my dr. suggested meds. I don't want to go that route so took a good look at my diet. I thought I ate healthy, but really, my daily poached egg on dense wheat toast with butter had to go. Same for the half and half I put in my one morning cup of coffee (probably near 1/4 cup! I like it light). Now I put skim milk in that coffee and drink a glass of skim milk before going to bed (I think I sleep better). I also started eating slow-cooked oatmeal for breakfast and homemade hummus sandwiches for lunch, more celery and carrots for afternoon snacks at work, and an occasional apple. I do not like to eat a sweet breakfast so I put salt and pepper on my oats. I try to walk more. I still eat chocolate. Within 4 mos. I was able to lower my cholesterol to 193 (and lose a little weight). I hope some of these suggestions are helpful.
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3 Replies |Report This| Share this:Lower cholesterol without drugsI also had cholesterol numbers that kept inching higher. At 237 my dr. suggested meds. I don't want to go that route so took a good look at my diet. I thought I ate healthy, but really, my daily poached egg on dense wheat toast with butter had to go. Same for the half and half I put in my one morning cup of coffee (probably near 1/4 cup! I like it light). Now I put skim milk in that coffee and drink a glass of skim milk before going to bed (I think I sleep better). I also started eating slow-cooked oatmeal for breakfast and homemade hummus sandwiches for lunch, more celery and carrots for afternoon snacks at work, and an occasional apple. I do not like to eat a sweet breakfast so I put salt and pepper on my oats. I try to walk more. I still eat chocolate. Within 4 mos. I was able to lower my cholesterol to 193 (and lose a little weight). I hope some of these suggestions are helpful.
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Haylen_WebMD_Staff responded:
Congratulations! Lifestyle change isn't always easy but you seem to have found ways to make it work for you!

Thanks for sharing your story and the steps you took to bring down your numbers.

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Report This| Share this:Lower cholesterol without drugsCongratulations! Lifestyle change isn't always easy but you seem to have found ways to make it work for you! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your story and the steps you took to bring down your numbers. <br /><br />Haylen
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my dr. just called today to say that we might consider a cholesterol med because my total cholesterol is now around 290 (high); however, I'm 63 yr male, 5'6/140, vegetarian, runs 5-10 mi daily, takes omega 3, olive oil, daily weights and exercise, non-smoker, non-alcohol, retired and with a HDL/72. I'm leaning to continuing my health routine and with a few more dietary adjustments, maybe cut back on the cheese and eggs and forego the statins which have their own issues. hikerherb
Report This| Share this:Lower cholesterol without drugsmeb129 <br />my dr. just called today to say that we might consider a cholesterol med because my total cholesterol is now around 290 (high); however, I'm 63 yr male, 5'6/140, vegetarian, runs 5-10 mi daily, takes omega 3, olive oil, daily weights and exercise, non-smoker, non-alcohol, retired and with a HDL/72. I'm leaning to continuing my health routine and with a few more dietary adjustments, maybe cut back on the cheese and eggs and forego the statins which have their own issues. hikerherb
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Sounds like a great plan hikerherb!

Keep it up and let us know how your lifestyle changes affect the numbers.

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Report This| Share this:Lower cholesterol without drugsSounds like a great plan hikerherb!<br /><br />Keep it up and let us know how your lifestyle changes affect the numbers.<br /><br />Haylen
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