TBinSD Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Now I know you're not supposed to take any measurements during the Whole 30, but I did have a physical scheduled and I wasn't about to wait another 3-5 weeks to reschedule. So I didn't technically take any measurements myself, but . . . More than the weight -- which was totally obvious by just looking at me and my baggy clothes -- it was the internal stuff that changed that's pretty impressive. In January I had a physical where the results pretty much led me to make some big lifestyle changes. I've always been active and athletic, but I was getting fat, slow and unhealthy (at least for me). After that physical I stepped up my workouts, moved to a more paleo diet (cut out most grains and a lot of other sugary foods), and basically stopped drinking on a regular basis. In January my results were: Weight 190 (Ht is 5'9") BP 138/80 LDL 132 HDL 17 Triglycerides 175 Almost 4 months to the day, I went in for my second physical (for a new health plan): Weight 165 (still only 5'9" though) BP 112/70 LDL 111 HDL 52 Triglycerides 60 That's a pretty significant change in 4 months! I'm on day 24 of my W30 now and I feel great, look great and under the hood -- everything is working like a charm. They were even concerned about my 'low' heart rate -- 37-40bpm resting! I just had an ECG/ultrasound to make sure the ticker is all good too and that thing is strong like bull! So as a skeptic, I'd have to say that I've proven (to myself) that the paleo diet is a lifestyle change that was 100% worth it! It worked for me on almost every level -- mental, physical, emotional . . . and the W30 helped me to look at food/meals a bit different and kicked things up a notch. I hope this helps to motivate a couple of people because the results are quick and noticeable for sure. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted May 8, 2013 Moderators Share Posted May 8, 2013 Thanks for sharing. This was a totally appropriate act of measurement during a Whole30. I thought a low resting heart rate was normal for a fit person. Back when I was a marathon runner, I worried that my resting heart rate was too high because I was not as low as elite runners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBinSD Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Tom, my doctor was worried that my heart might be enlarged so that's why she sent me to the cardiologist. I'm glad I went too -- nothing like knowing your heart is strong! All those years of running and surfing have paid off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandererca2me Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Wow! That's some great results to keep me motivated. Thank you for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyB Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 This is awesome - congratulations on your fantastic results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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